Arkansas State University-Beebe’s fall enrollment rose 8.4% over last year for a fifth consecutive year of growth, according to preliminary 11th-day reports.
Total enrollment of 3,890 students is 303 more students from 3,587 in fall 2025. First-time transfer student enrollment is up 2.3%, and concurrent high school student enrollment rose 25.7%. Total semester credit hours increased by 4.09%.
"We are incredibly proud of the growth we're seeing at ASU-Beebe," said Dr. Jennifer Methvin, chancellor of ASU-Beebe. “This continued growth reflects our ongoing commitment to providing quality education and supporting our students' success. Our faculty and staff have shown exceptional dedication in recruiting, advising, teaching and supporting our students.”
In addition, student life at ASU-Beebe is at 93% residence hall bed availability, a 4% increase from fall 2025. Also, 213 students have chosen to participate in the meal plans available at the Beebe, Heber Springs and Searcy campus dining services.
“This growth in our programs and campus living demonstrates the strong sense of community and environment we provide, making on-campus living an attractive choice for students,” Methvin said. “We are excited to see students choosing to live on campus, where they can take full advantage of the academic support and social opportunities available at ASU-Beebe.”
During the 2025-26 academic year, ASU-Beebe awarded 1,742 credentials for associate degrees, technical certificates and certificates of proficiency at all campus locations in Beebe, Heber Springs, Searcy and the Little Rock Air Force Base.
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