Arkansas Tech University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3385 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #947 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #879 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #9 of 24 | In Arkansas |
| #1856 of 4,268 | For Math Teachers |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 96%
- Undergraduates
- 8,808
- Graduates
- 679
- Male:Female Ratio
- 42:58
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- atu.edu
Arkansas Tech University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Arkansas Tech University has an acceptance rate of 96% and is among the 29% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 96% | 97% |
| Applicants | 4,904 | 1,991 | 2,907 |
| Admissions | 4,722 | 1,909 | 2,807 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,373 | 637 | 736 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 94 | 31 | 63 |
3,120 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,440 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
29 or 2%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 940
or below
75% of them
had 1150
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Arkansas Tech University are 940-1150 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,321 or 90%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 17
or below
75% of them
had 24
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Arkansas Tech University are 17-24 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 6941 (74%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1069 (11%) |
| Black or African American | 560 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 449 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 218 (2%) |
| Asian | 166 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 32 (0.3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $9,680
- Students receiving aid
- 94%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $5,995 | $5,661 |
| Tuition in-state | $5,995 | $5,661 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $11,989 | $5,661 |
| Fee in-district | $2,513 | $1,885 |
| Fee in-state | $2,513 | $1,885 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,513 | $1,885 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,058 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,852 |
| Room charge | $5,369 |
| Meal charge | $4,483 |
Arkansas Tech University majors
Arkansas Tech University has granted 1,100 bachelor's degrees across 63 programs, 212 master's across 23 programs, and 7 doctorate degrees in Educational Leadership and Administration, General. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Arkansas Tech University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies | 1,011 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 103 | 79 | 22 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 24 | 80 | ||
| Information Technology | 64 | 17 | 21 | |
| Psychology, General | 70 | 3 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 68 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 15 | 37 | ||
| Agribusiness & Agricultural Business Operations | 50 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 47 | |||
| Mechanical Engineering | 38 | 2 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 36 | |||
| Rehabilitation Science | 36 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 33 | |||
| Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training | 32 | |||
| Organizational Leadership | 31 | |||
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | 18 | 8 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 25 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 24 | |||
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 23 | |||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 15 | 8 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 22 | |||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 21 | |||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 20 | 1 | ||
| Finance, General | 21 | |||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 21 | |||
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 20 | |||
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General | 19 | |||
| History, General | 14 | 5 | ||
| Journalism | 19 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 15 | 3 | ||
| Health Information & Medical Records Administration & Administrator | 5 | 12 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 17 | |||
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 17 | |||
| Banking and Financial Support Services | 16 | |||
| Education, General | 16 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 8 | 7 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 15 | |||
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 15 | |||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 15 | |||
| Education, Other | 14 | |||
| Graphic Design | 14 | |||
| Medical Administrative & Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | 14 | |||
| Sociology, General | 14 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 14 | |||
| Nuclear Engineering Technology & Technician | 13 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 13 | |||
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 12 | 1 | ||
| Accounting | 12 | |||
| Cardiovascular Technology & Technologist | 12 | |||
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology & Technician | 12 | |||
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology & Technician | 12 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 12 | |||
| Welding Technology & Welder | 12 | |||
| Agricultural Teacher Education | 10 | |||
| Child Development | 10 | |||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 10 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 9 | |||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 9 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 9 | |||
| Medical & Clinical Assistant | 8 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 7 | |||
| Creative Writing | 7 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 7 | |||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 7 | |||
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 7 | |||
| Automobile & Automotive Mechanics Technology & Technician | 6 | |||
| Computer Engineering, General | 6 | |||
| Geography, Other | 6 | |||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 6 | |||
| Music, General | 6 | |||
| Art Teacher Education | 5 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 5 | |||
| Computer Systems Analysis & Analyst | 5 | |||
| Cosmetology & Cosmetologist, General | 5 | |||
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 5 | |||
| International & Globalization Studies | 5 | |||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 5 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 5 | |||
| Physics, General | 5 | |||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, Other | 5 | |||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 3 | |||
| Autobody & Collision and Repair Technology & Technician | 3 | |||
| Business and Innovation & Entrepreneurship Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 3 | |||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 3 | |||
| Human Services, General | 3 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 3 | |||
| Reading Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| Statistics, Other | 3 | |||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 2 | |||
| Environmental Science | 2 | |||
| Nursing Administration | 2 | |||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 1 | |||
| Engineering Physics & Applied Physics | 1 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 1 | |||
| Foreign Language Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Public & Applied History | 1 | |||
| Speech Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 1,465 | 1,100 | 212 | 7 |
Arkansas Tech University has a graduation rate of 49%, which is among the 41% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 49% | 47% | 50% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Arkansas Tech University has published 1,284 scientific papers with 16,542 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Physics, Biology, Political Science, Law, Medicine, and Sociology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 5 | 4 |
| 1993 | 4 | 12 |
| 1994 | 3 | 12 |
| 1995 | 3 | 13 |
| 1996 | 9 | 6 |
| 1997 | 3 | 16 |
| 1998 | 8 | 9 |
| 1999 | 13 | 22 |
| 2000 | 14 | 36 |
| 2001 | 18 | 53 |
| 2002 | 19 | 82 |
| 2003 | 19 | 101 |
| 2004 | 8 | 104 |
| 2005 | 16 | 124 |
| 2006 | 23 | 152 |
| 2007 | 30 | 198 |
| 2008 | 34 | 198 |
| 2009 | 23 | 252 |
| 2010 | 30 | 352 |
| 2011 | 36 | 420 |
| 2012 | 30 | 466 |
| 2013 | 42 | 471 |
| 2014 | 45 | 528 |
| 2015 | 52 | 549 |
| 2016 | 61 | 564 |
| 2017 | 69 | 586 |
| 2018 | 85 | 702 |
| 2019 | 95 | 897 |
| 2020 | 97 | 1288 |
| 2021 | 102 | 1642 |
| 2022 | 91 | 1828 |
| 2023 | 116 | 2328 |
| 2024 | 45 | 2206 |
Arkansas Tech University alumni
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Elizabeth Gracen
- Occupations
- actorfilm directormodeltelevision actorbeauty pageant contestant
- Biography
-
Elizabeth Ward Gracen is an American actress and beauty pageant contestant who won the title of Miss America in 1982.
-
Eliah Drinkwitz
- Occupations
- American football coach
- Biography
-
Eliah "Eli" Drinkwitz is an American football coach. He is the head coach of the Missouri Tigers in Columbia, Missouri, a position he has held since the 2020 season. Drinkwitz previously served as the head coach of the Appalachian State Mountaineers in 2019; prior to this, he was an assistant coach for the North Carolina State Wolfpack, the Boise State Broncos, the Arkansas State Red Wolves, and the Auburn Tigers.
-
Kevin Hern
- Occupations
- businesspersonpolitician
- Biography
-
Kevin Ray Hern is an American businessman and politician from Oklahoma. A Republican, he is a member of the United States House of Representatives for Oklahoma's 1st congressional district. Born in Missouri and raised in Pope County, Arkansas, Hern graduated from Arkansas Tech University in 1986 and briefly attended the Georgia Institute of Technology before returning to Arkansas to work for McDonald's the following year. In 1997 he bought his first McDonald's franchise and in 1999 he earned his MBA degree from the University of Arkansas, Little Rock. After moving to Oklahoma in 1999, Hern expanded his McDonald's franchises, eventually owning 18 franchises in the Tulsa metropolitan area. In 2018, he ran his first campaign for office and was elected to the United States House of Representatives.
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Steve Womack
- Enrolled in Arkansas Tech University
- In 1979 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- business executivepoliticianconsultant
- Biography
-
Stephen Allen Womack is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for Arkansas's 3rd congressional district since 2011. The district, which was once represented by former Senator J. William Fulbright, covers much of northwestern Arkansas, including Fort Smith, Fayetteville, Springdale, and Womack's hometown of Rogers. A member of the Republican Party, Womack was mayor of Rogers before his election to Congress.
General info
| Alternative names | Tech ATU Arkansas Tech |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1909 |
| Colors | green, gold |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 800 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | Administration Bldg 200, 1509 N Boulder Ave Russellville, Arkansas, 72801-2222 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 29,000 |
| Phone | 4799680389 |