School Information

29.0
Total Cost $13,688
Total Enrollment 8,814
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 18 : 1

Arkansas Tech University

http://www.atu.edu
Administration Bldg 200; 1509 N Boulder Ave, Russellville, Arkansas 72801-2222
(479) 968-0389

Arkansas Tech University, a state-supported institution of higher education, is dedicated to nurturing scholastic development, integrity, and professionalism. The University offers a wide range of traditional and innovative programs which provide a solid educational foundation for life-long learning to a diverse community of learners.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Less than one year certificate
One but less than two years certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Campus Setting Town: Remote
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Arkansas Tech University, 91.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 72.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $5,632), and 47% receive loans ($6,147 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $5,256. Off campus it is around $11,882.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Arkansas Tech University is $7,149 per year.

Yearly Tuition
Arkansas Tech University Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $4,554
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $8,562
Tuition Graduate in State $3,438
Tuition Graduate Out of State $6,876
Living Costs
Arkansas Tech University Total Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $13,688
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $17,696
Total Expense In State Off Campus $20,314
Total Expense in State off Campus With Family $8,432
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus $24,322
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus With Familhy $12,440
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 3,304 people applied to Arkansas Tech University. Of the applicants, 94.0% were admitted (93.0% male & 94.0% female ) and 59.0% accepted (61.0% male and 58.0% female)

Of the 8,253 undergraduate students at Arkansas Tech University, 23.0% are part-time. A majority (80.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 72.0% of the 561 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     95.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     71.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     65.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     20.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     38.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     44.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline january 20th
Admissions Office Phone 800-582-6953 or 479-968-0343
Admissions Office Email tech.enroll@atu.edu
Admissions Office Address 1605 Coliseum Drive, Suite 141 Russellville AR 72801-2222
Admissions Website http://admissions.atu.edu/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://admissions.atu.edu/

In order to be accepted to Arkansas Tech University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 370
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 530
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 460
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 620
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 20
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 26
ACT English (25th Percentile) 20
ACT English (75th Percentile) 27
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 19
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 26
 
Arkansas Tech University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences 33
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations 33
Biological and biomedical sciences 36
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 36
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 36 120
Accounting 37
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 36
Business Administration and Management, General 78
Hospitality Administration/Management, General 5
Management Information Systems, General
Communication, journalism, and related programs 19 2
Journalism 19
Mass Communication/Media Studies 2
Computer and information sciences and support services 4 29 29
Computer and Information Sciences, General 11
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst 5
Information Technology 4 13 29
Education 11 190 111
Art Teacher Education 3
Biology Teacher Education 1
Business Teacher Education 3
Chemistry Teacher Education 0
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services 21
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 2
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 89
Education, Other 6
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented 1
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 11 15
Educational/Instructional Media Design 42
Elementary Education and Teaching 0
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 5 2
Foreign Language Teacher Education 1
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 7
Mathematics Teacher Education 5 0
Music Teacher Education 16
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 39 3
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 1
Social Studies Teacher Education 18 0
Speech Teacher Education 2
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other 2
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 17
Engineering 42 0
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 17
Engineering Physics 0
Engineering, General 0
Mechanical Engineering 25
Engineering technologies/technicians 16
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Industrial Technology/Technician 3
Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician 13
English language and literature/letters 55 34
Creative Writing 8
English Language and Literature, General 14 34
Speech and Rhetorical Studies 33
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 6
Child Development 6
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 4 0
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 4
Spanish Language and Literature 0
Health professions and related clinical sciences 44 125 0
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 1
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator 23
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 42
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
Medical/Clinical Assistant 2
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD) 0
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 83
Physical Therapist Assistant 0
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other 18
History 45 8
History, General 45 8
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 12 11 2
General Studies 12 11
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 2
Mathematics and statistics 4
Mathematics, General 4
Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 43 49
International/Global Studies 4
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 43 45
Natural resources and conservation 19 1
Natural Resources/Conservation, General 19 1
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 23
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management 23
Personal and culinary services 0
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager 0
Physical Sciences 5
Chemistry, General 11
Geology/Earth Science, General 3
Precision production
Welding Technology/Welder
Psychology 29 5
Psychology, General 29 5
Security and protective services 4 40 9
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 4
Security and Protective Services, Other 40 9
Social sciences 45
Economics, General 24
Sociology 21
Visual and performing arts 36
Art/Art Studies, General 26
Music, General 10
 
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