ASU

Arkansas State University-Mountain Home

Mountain Home, Arkansas Public 2-year Remote town

Overview

Arkansas State University-Mountain Home is a public two-year institution in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Its campus is in a remote town. Fall 2024 enrollment was 1,315 students. It is part of Arkansas State University System.

Arkansas State University-Mountain Home offers certificates and associate degrees across 37 programs. Its largest programs by number of graduates are Welding Technology, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), and Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching. It awarded 598 degrees and certificates in 2024-25. 8 of its programs can be completed entirely online.

The school has an open admission policy. 62% of full-time first-year students return for a second year. The student-to-faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

Mission

The mission of ASUMH is to LEAD through educational opportunities, Lifelong Learning, Enhanced Quality of Life, Academic Accessibility, and Diverse Experiences.

Mission statement as reported by Arkansas State University-Mountain Home

Key figures

Open

Admission policy

1,315

Students enrolled

62%

First-year retention

598

Degrees and certificates awarded, 2024-25

Programs and majors

12:1

Student-to-faculty ratio

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Program levels

CertificateAssociate

Programs and majors offered 37

Graduate counts are degrees and certificates awarded in each program between July 2024 and June 2025. Largest fields are listed first.

Health Professions 10

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) CertificateAssociate 65 graduates
Registered Nursing Associate 36 graduates
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences Certificate 31 graduates
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Certificate 29 graduates
Phlebotomy Technician Certificate 24 graduates
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training Certificate
Medication Aide Certificate
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide Certificate
Pre-Nursing Studies Certificate
Pre-Physical Therapy Studies Certificate

Liberal Arts and General Studies 2

General Studies Associate 44 graduates
Liberal Arts and Sciences CertificateAssociate 31 graduates

Precision Production 2

Welding Technology CertificateAssociate 67 graduates
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist Certificate 2 graduates

Education 2

Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching CertificateAssociate 53 graduates
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels CertificateAssociate Online option

Business, Management and Marketing 3

Business/Commerce Associate 20 graduates
Business Administration and Management Certificate 15 graduates
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science Associate 11 graduates

Computer and Information Sciences 6

Information Science/Studies CertificateAssociate 13 graduates
Computer and Information Sciences, General Certificate 6 graduates
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Certificate 4 graduates
Computer Programming, Specific Applications CertificateAssociate Online option 2 graduates
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Associate Online option 1 graduate
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design Certificate Online option

Mechanic and Repair Technologies 2

Automobile CertificateAssociate 24 graduates
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other Associate

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement and Firefighting 2

Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration CertificateAssociate Online option 13 graduates
Criminal Justice/Police Science Associate Online option 10 graduates

Engineering Technologies 3

Composite Materials Technology/Technician CertificateAssociate 8 graduates
Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician Certificate 6 graduates
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Other Associate 5 graduates

Culinary, Cosmetology and Personal Services 2

Funeral Direction/Service Certificate 5 graduates
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science Associate 5 graduates

Transportation and Materials Moving 1

Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor Certificate 9 graduates

Visual and Performing Arts 1

Graphic Design Certificate Online option 5 graduates

Communications Technologies 1

Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design Associate Online option 4 graduates

Admissions

Admission policy: Open admission

Outcomes

Retention is for students who started in fall 2023 and returned in fall 2024.

First-year retention, full-time students: 62%
First-year retention, part-time students: 52%
Student-to-faculty ratio: 12:1

Degrees and certificates awarded

Awards conferred between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025.

Associate degrees: 233
Certificates under 1 year: 197
Certificates of 1 to 2 years: 168

Enrollment

Students, fall 2024: 1,315
Undergraduates, fall 2024: 1,315
Full-time, fall 2024: 36%
Students over the full 2024-25 year: 1,725
Full-time, 2024-25: 32%
Size category: 1,000 to 4,999 students

Student body

Share of all students enrolled during 2024-25. Small groups can round to zero and are not listed.

Women: 62%
Men: 38%
White: 88%
Hispanic or Latino: 5%
Black or African American: 1%
Two or more races: 3%
American Indian or Alaska Native: 1%
Race or ethnicity unknown: 2%

Online and flexible learning

Distance education in 2024-25.

Programs that can be completed fully online: 8
Online undergraduate programs: Yes
Students studying fully online: 31%
Students taking some online courses: 40%
Weekend or evening classes: Yes

Campus and services

Setting: Remote town
Academic calendar: Semester
Part of: Arkansas State University System
Carnegie classification: Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Athletic association: NJCAA
Chancellor: Bentley Wallace
Services and opportunities: Academic and career counseling, Student employment services, Job placement for graduates, Accepts AP credit, Credit for life experience
For veterans and service members: Credit for military training, Dedicated veterans contact