Arkansas State University-Newport

Newport, AR
7648 Victory Blvd, Newport, AR 72112
870-512-7800

Arkansas State University-Newport (ASUN) is a two-year public institution of higher education located in the city of Newport, Arkansas, in the United States. ASUN is a member of the Arkansas State University System.

ASUN offers associate degrees and certificates in a variety of academic and technical fields. The university also offers a number of online and distance learning programs.

ASUN is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

ASUN was founded in 1975 as Newport Technical Institute. The institute became a part of the Arkansas State University System in 1991 and was renamed Arkansas State University-Newport.

ASUN enrolls approximately 2,500 students. The university's campus covers 60 acres (24 hectares) of land.

ASUN's athletics teams are known as the Raiders. The university fields teams in men's and women's basketball, baseball, and softball.

Quick Facts

Enrollment: 1941

Type: Public, 2-year

Main Website: https://www.asun.edu/

Financial Aid: https://www.asun.edu/financial_aid