Arkansas State University-Beebe

What Arkansas State University-Beebe does

Arkansas State University-Beebe is a public two-year community college operating within the Arkansas State University System, founded in 1927 and headquartered at 1000 Iowa Street in Beebe, Arkansas. The institution delivers associate degrees, technical certificates, certificates of proficiency, and workforce training across 100+ academic pathways, serving 2,900+ students through four physical campuses (Beebe, Searcy, Heber Springs, and the Little Rock Air Force Base site in Jacksonville) and an online distance education program. Its core technology infrastructure consists of Canvas LMS for course delivery, Ellucian Banner as the student information system, and program-specific tooling including SolidWorks and MasterCam for computerized machining, the Cisco Networking Academy curriculum for IT, and simulation labs for healthcare programs.

ASU-Beebe generates revenue from four streams: tuition and fees (priced under a new tiered model effective Fall 2026 at $145, $165, and $185 per credit hour by course category), state appropriations through the Arkansas State University System, external grants (including the Metallica Scholars Initiative, John Deere Foundation, and Perkins grants), and housing and dining services ($3,450 per semester for double room + meal plan). The institution serves four customer segments — recent high school graduates (primary), adult learners and career changers, military personnel at Little Rock Air Force Base, and Arkansas residents utilizing state scholarship programs — supported by multi-channel recruitment including high school partnerships, early college programs, virtual tours, and digital marketing.

The institution holds multiple program accreditations including NAACLS (Medical Laboratory Technology), ASHP/ACPE (Pharmacy Technician), Arkansas State Board of Nursing approval, and NCCER/AWS credentials for welding, plus long-tenured partnerships with Cisco Networking Academy (25 years), the Metallica Scholars Initiative (8 years), UAMS for MLS articulation, and the John Deere Foundation for agriculture technology scholarships. It was nationally recognized by the Aspen Institute for student success rates and maintains a 15:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Leadership includes Chancellor Dr. Jennifer Methvin, Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Michelle Gray, and Vice Chancellor for Student Services Dr. Amber Black.

Name

Arkansas State University-Beebe

Legal name

Arkansas State University-Beebe

Website

https://asub.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1927

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Public two-year community college in Arkansas within the Arkansas State University System, offering associate degrees, technical certificates, workforce training, and transfer pathways across four campuses and online programs serving traditional students, adult learners, and military personnel.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Beebe

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Tuition-based revenue from credit-hour instruction across three tiers (general education, laboratory courses, specialized vocational courses). Revenue generated from in-state and out-of-state students at varying rates.
2. State Funding and Appropriations: Public institution receives state funding through Arkansas State University System based on enrollment and performance metrics.
3. Grant Revenue: External grants from foundations and government programs including the Metallica Scholars Initiative, workforce development grants, and Perkins grants for career education.
4. Housing and Dining Services: Residential life and meal plan revenue from students living in campus housing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ASU-Beebe is a public two-year community college that delivers credit-bearing associate degrees, technical certificates, and certificates of proficiency across 100+ academic pathways, plus non-credit workforce and professional skills training. It operates four physical campuses (Beebe, Searcy, Heber Springs, Little Rock Air Force Base) and distance education online programs, with articulated 2+2 transfer agreements to Arkansas four-year universities. Programs span health sciences, skilled trades, computer networking, and general education transfer tracks.

Product overview

Arkansas State University-Beebe is an accredited two-year institution within the Arkansas State University System offering a diverse portfolio of educational programs and workforce training services. The institution operates as a multi-campus college with its main campus in Beebe and additional locations in Searcy, Heber Springs, and the Little Rock Air Force Base, plus comprehensive distance education options. The core educational offerings include over 100 academic pathways leading to associate degrees, technical certificates, and certificates of proficiency. Programs span transfer-oriented liberal arts and sciences (with 2+2 agreements to four-year universities), health sciences (nursing, medical laboratory technology, pharmacy technician, health information technology), career and technical education (welding, HVACR, diesel technology, automotive technology, computerized machining, power sports, marine technology), and business/technology programs (computer information systems, computer systems & networking, business technology). The institution also provides non-credit professional skills training and workforce development for business and industry. Notable specialized programs include the Metallica Scholars Initiative-supported HVACR program, NAACLS-accredited Medical Laboratory Technology, ASHP/ACPE-accredited Pharmacy Technician Science, and the 25-year Cisco Networking Academy partnership for IT education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Associate Degrees and Certificates Associate degrees, technical certificates, and certificates of proficiency across 100+ academic pathways, including transfer agreements with four-year universities. Targeted at recent high school graduates, adult learners, and career changers in Arkansas.
• Workforce Training Comprehensive vocational and workforce training programs including HVACR, welding, diesel technology, automotive technology, and more, designed for business and industry. Targeted at adult learners and employers seeking skilled trades certifications.
• Distance Education Online and hybrid course offerings enabling remote learning for students across Arkansas and beyond. Targeted at students needing flexible scheduling.
• 2+2 Transfer Agreements Articulation agreements with ASU-Jonesboro, Arkansas Tech University, University of Central Arkansas, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, and University of Arkansas for seamless transfer to bachelor's degree programs. Targeted at students completing associate degrees who plan to continue toward a four-year degree.
• Professional Skills Training Non-credit training programs for business and industry professionals and community education offerings. Targeted at working professionals and community members seeking short-term skills development.
• Licensed Practical Nursing Program 11-month program preparing students for LPN licensure, with Arkansas State Board of Nursing full approval. Offered at Searcy and Heber Springs campuses.
• Pharmacy Technician Science Program ASHP and ACPE accredited program preparing students for pharmacy technician certification and employment in retail, hospital, and healthcare settings.
• Medical Laboratory Technology Program NAACLS-accredited program preparing graduates for clinical laboratory settings. Reports 100% graduation rate and 100% job placement rate for 2023-2025 graduates.
• Computer Systems and Networking Technology Program Cisco Networking Academy partner program recognized for 25 years of service. Covers PC/networking hardware, cloud environment management, cybersecurity, and IT infrastructure.
• HVACR Program Heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration program at Searcy campus. Part of the Metallica Scholars Initiative providing students with professional toolkits.
• Computerized Machining Technology Program CNC machining training using SolidWorks and MasterCam software, 3D printing, and precision manufacturing. Offers Gene Haas Scholarship.
• Welding Technology Program NCCER-based curriculum leading to AWS and NCCER credentials. Offers multiple welding processes including GMAW, SMAW, GTAW, and FCAW.
• Veterinary Technology Program

Quantifiable outcome

• MLT program maintains 100% graduation rate and 100% job placement rate for graduates
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• American Association of Community Colleges (AACC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 July 2026AACC is the long-time partner organization for the Metallica Scholars Initiative. The association advocates for community colleges nationwide and facilitates partnerships between institutions and workforce education programs. AACC reports 13,000+ students supported through MSI.
• CarharttminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 July 2026Corporate partner supporting the Metallica Scholars Initiative, providing resources for workforce education students in skilled trades programs.
• WolverineminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 July 2026Corporate partner supporting the Metallica Scholars Initiative for workforce education programs.
• CNH ConstructionminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 July 2026Corporate partner supporting the Metallica Scholars Initiative for workforce education programs.
• ServiceTitanminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 July 2026Newest corporate partner joining the Metallica Scholars Initiative in Year 8, supporting skilled trades education.
• University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership allows MLT graduates from ASU-Beebe to pursue Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science through UAMS Distance Learning program. Students can work full-time as MLTs while completing MLS prerequisites and coursework online.
• Harding College of PharmacyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArticulation and Guaranteed Seat Program allowing ASU-Beebe pharmacy technician graduates pathway to continue pharmacy education at Harding.
• Cisco Networking AcademycoreTechnology or Integration25-year partnership (since 1999) providing free curriculum, hands-on training, and industry-recognized certifications for computer networking, cybersecurity, and IT infrastructure. Has prepared graduates for roles at companies like Windstream and AT&T.
• National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)coreOthersAccrediting agency for the Medical Laboratory Technology program. Full accreditation enables program graduates to sit for certification exams.
• American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)coreOthersAccrediting body for pharmacy technician program in conjunction with ACPE. Program accreditation enables graduates to pursue certification.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• National Park College: Two-year community college in Hot Springs, Arkansas, offering associate degrees, technical certificates, and transfer pathways. Operates in the same Arkansas higher-education ecosystem with similar rural/small-city service-area dynamics and program mix.
• South Arkansas Community College: Two-year public community college in El Dorado, Arkansas providing associate degrees, technical certificates, and workforce development. Similar two-year public institution model with state appropriations, tuition, and rural Arkansas service area.
• College of the Ouachitas: Two-year public community college in Malvern, Arkansas serving Hot Spring County with associate degrees, technical programs, and workforce training. Comparable scale, rural Arkansas footprint, and transfer/credentialing model.
• University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville: Two-year public community college in Batesville, Arkansas within the University of Arkansas System. Comparable scale and rural Arkansas service area, with similar transfer pathways and technical program offerings.
• Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas: Two-year public community college in De Queen, Arkansas with associate degrees, technical certificates, and workforce programs. Comparable rural Arkansas community college with state funding model and similar student outcomes focus.
• Southeast Arkansas College: Two-year public college in Pine Bluff, Arkansas offering associate degrees and technical programs including healthcare and trades. Operates under the same state appropriations framework and serves a similar rural/regional Arkansas market.
• Black River Technical College: Two-year public college in Pocahontas, Arkansas offering associate degrees, technical certificates, and workforce training. Similar size and program portfolio with comparable rural Arkansas service area and ASU System peer institutions.

Broad incumbents

• Arkansas State University: The main four-year campus of the Arkansas State University System in Jonesboro, Arkansas. While a four-year institution, it shares branding, governance, and 2+2 transfer pathways with ASU-Beebe, making it the natural up-transfer destination for Beebe graduates.
• Ivy Tech Community College: Largest US community college system (Indiana) with statewide campus network, associate degrees, and technical/trades programs. Comparable business model (state appropriations, tuition, industry partnerships) but at much larger scale and broader geographic reach.

Regional players

• Tulsa Community College: Two-year public community college in Oklahoma with multiple campuses, associate degrees, technical programs, and workforce training. Comparable program mix and institutional model but serves Oklahoma rather than Arkansas market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ASUBeebe

Compliance8 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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