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Arkansas Tech University

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, AR, USA

Arkansas Tech University is a public institution based in the Arkansas River Valley. ATU also operates a satellite campus in the Ozarks that offers two-year associate degrees and certifications. Admissions to ATU are selective. A majority of students choose to major in liberal arts and humanities, medical secretarial work, or automotive mechanic training.

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Blind

This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
0
100
94%
Acceptance Rate

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Rolling Admissions

The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
93%
Out-Of-State Students
5%
2%
Submitting ACT
92%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 22
0
36

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
9,640
Total Number of Undergrads
8,901
Academic Calendar

Semester

See your fit
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
49%
20-39 Students
42%
40-99 Students
8%
0
100
25%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
40%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
18:1
US National: 21:1

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Key Financial Stats

Average Net Price
$10,772
Calculate your net cost
Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$8,071
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$13,891
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$9,157
Books and Supplies
$1240

Aid & Grants

0
100
60%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
37%
Average Aid Per Year
$7,871
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
37%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,869
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$5,139

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
50%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,596
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$195

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
44%
56%
Student Organizations
153
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups is not checked
No
On Campus Women's Center
On Campus Women's Center is not checked
No

Housing

0
100
28%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Wonder Boys/Golden Suns
School Colors
green and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Great American Conference

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Top 5 Cities
Little Rock
Fort Smith
Fayetteville
Dallas
Springfield
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$38,600

What Students Are Saying

Arkansas Tech University has the ideal campus, not too big, not too small. The staff is efficient and friendly. I love ATU!
Tyler
I love Arkansas Tech University, they really take pride in their students. Here you are not just another number the professors actually get to know you and are willing to help. I have made many friends at Arkansas Tech University.
Kaylie from Altus, AR
Arkansas Tech is a beautiful place to be. I am constantly surrounded by amazing students and teacher. I am completely satisfied with my choice and I am excited to continue my journey at ATU.
Surani from Dover, AR
Arkansas Tech is a beautiful campus. The building are unique and impressive. It is also very easy to unite communities.
George Clark
An excellent school for undergraduate and graduate levels. The faculty becomes akin to family by the end of your degree program. The classes are fun and interesting.
Morgan from Russellville, AR
Arkansas Tech University in my book rates about 7 out of 10. The campus and people are great and classes are small, the teachers really get to know their students. However, the accessibility features are outdated and need improving.
Christina from Russellville, AR
I absolutely love Arkansas Tech University. It is a wonderful school and I am thrilled that I chose this college. It has a great environment and a wonderful staff.
Heather from Clinton, AR
This is an excellent, beautiful university. Great professor/student ratio, and a staff that actually cares about their students. I would highly recommend this university to anyone.
Ryan from Vilonia, AR