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Arkansas State University

Arkansas State University is a public research university in Jonesboro known for its tight‑knit, small‑town campus feel, strong school spirit, and affordable, accessible education. Students often rave about the close relationships with professors, the friendly residential‑life community, the energy around Red Wolves athletics, and the growing range of clubs and organizations.

State

Arkansas

Student Population

17,000

Acceptance Rate

70%

GPA Range

3.4–3.7

SAT Range

1030–1180

Common Majors

business administration, psychology, nursing, computer science, engineering, criminal justice

“Red Wolves games turning the whole campus into one big locker‑room, how easy it is to get to know professors in small classes, that the workload can stack up and the town feels quiet outside of game days, and that the campus‑city line can blur, yet the small‑town feel still makes it feel like you’re somewhere people actually want to see you win.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

In-state: $10,430; Out-of-state: $18,740

Conference

Sun Belt Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

71.8

Avg Women's Scores

75.1

Men's Team Notes

Red Wolves men achieved record-low 278.60 fall scoring average over key invitationals, ranking 36th nationally with victories led by Schmidt's 68.40 mark and sub-par rounds from Wallis, Reed. Strong Whirlwind and Colorado showings built depth for spring contention amid firm desert and home layouts.

Women's Team Notes

Red Wolves women posted mid-75 averages across Sun Belt invitationals like ULM, highlighted by Coit's even-par 144 and top-20s from Bastidas with improved second rounds and par-4 focus. Steady lineup depth at home events fueled regional positioning; solid finishes advanced postseason potential and team growth.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Mike Hagen

Women's Coach

M.J. Desbiens‑Shaw

Men's Email

mhagen@astate.edu

Women's Email

mjdesbiens@astate.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Mike Hagen is Arkansas State men’s head golf coach, leading the Red Wolves in the Sun Belt Conference. The program has climbed to national ranking‑level status, finishing a recent fall season ranked 36th nationally, the highest of any Sun Belt squad. Hagen emphasizes a strong scoring‑oriented practice environment, individual‑development, and tournament‑level preparation, building Arkansas State into a rising mid‑major contender in the region.

Women's Coach Bio

M.J. Desbiens‑Shaw is Arkansas State women’s head golf coach, steering the Lady Red Wolves as a competitive Sun Belt program. She brings a strong player‑development background and a focus on team‑culture and consistency across the season. Under her leadership the program aims for steady improvement in conference play and NCAA‑regional‑caliber seasons, with an emphasis on mental‑toughness and technical‑skill refinement for each student‑athlete.

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