Arkansas Tech University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3344 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #944 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #876 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #9 of 24 | In Arkansas |
| #1857 of 3,874 | For Math Teachers |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 94%
- Undergraduates
- 8,722
- Graduates
- 723
- 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 94% and is among the 31% 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 | 94% | 94% | 95% |
| Applicants | 5,762 | 2,305 | 3,457 |
| Admissions | 5,439 | 2,166 | 3,273 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,385 | 647 | 738 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 67 | 28 | 39 |
2,828 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,602 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
16 or 1%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 990
or below
75% of them
had 1180
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Arkansas Tech University are 990-1180 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,338 or 92%
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 | 6995 (74%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 986 (10%) |
| Black or African American | 591 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 411 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 221 (2%) |
| Asian | 169 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 22 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 5 (0.1%) |
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
- $8,440
- Students receiving aid
- 95%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $5,820 | $5,481 |
| Tuition in-state | $5,820 | $5,481 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $11,640 | $10,962 |
| Fee in-district | $2,251 | $1,689 |
| Fee in-state | $2,251 | $1,689 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,251 | $1,689 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,132 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,307 |
| Room charge | $4,990 |
| Meal charge | $4,317 |
Arkansas Tech University majors
Arkansas Tech University has granted 1,118 bachelor's degrees across 58 programs, 213 master's across 23 programs, and 17 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 | 1,098 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 118 | 61 | 17 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 24 | 106 | ||
| Psychology, General | 81 | 4 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 82 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 21 | 43 | ||
| Information Technology | 38 | 20 | 3 | |
| Rehabilitation Science | 56 | |||
| Mechanical Engineering | 50 | |||
| Agribusiness & Agricultural Business Operations | 43 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 41 | |||
| Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training | 38 | |||
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | 23 | 14 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 11 | 24 | ||
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 33 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 32 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 31 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 29 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 9 | 17 | ||
| Health Information & Medical Records Administration & Administrator | 13 | 10 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 22 | |||
| Sociology, General | 21 | 1 | ||
| Child Development | 21 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 14 | 7 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 17 | 3 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 20 | |||
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 18 | 2 | ||
| History, General | 16 | 3 | ||
| Journalism | 19 | |||
| Nuclear Engineering Technology & Technician | 19 | |||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 18 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 18 | |||
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 18 | |||
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology & Technician | 17 | |||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 17 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 17 | |||
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 17 | |||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 17 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 15 | |||
| Education, Other | 14 | |||
| Medical Administrative & Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | 14 | |||
| Cardiovascular Technology & Technologist | 13 | |||
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General | 12 | |||
| Education, General | 12 | |||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 12 | |||
| Welding Technology & Welder | 12 | |||
| Agricultural Teacher Education | 10 | |||
| Medical & Clinical Assistant | 10 | |||
| Nursing Administration | 10 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 10 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 9 | |||
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 9 | |||
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 9 | |||
| Graphic Design | 9 | |||
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology & Technician | 9 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 9 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 9 | |||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 8 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 8 | |||
| Geography, Other | 8 | |||
| Human Services, General | 8 | |||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 8 | |||
| Computer Systems Analysis & Analyst | 7 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 7 | |||
| Environmental Science | 7 | |||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 7 | |||
| Music, General | 7 | |||
| Reading Teacher Education | 7 | |||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, Other | 7 | |||
| Banking and Financial Support Services | 6 | |||
| Creative Writing | 6 | |||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 6 | |||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 5 | |||
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 5 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 5 | |||
| Accounting | 4 | |||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 4 | |||
| Cosmetology & Cosmetologist, General | 4 | |||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 4 | |||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 4 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 4 | |||
| Art Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| Automobile & Automotive Mechanics Technology & Technician | 3 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 3 | |||
| Finance, General | 3 | |||
| Physics, General | 3 | |||
| Autobody & Collision and Repair Technology & Technician | 2 | |||
| Business and Innovation & Entrepreneurship Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Computer Engineering, General | 2 | |||
| Public & Applied History | 2 | |||
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 1 | |||
| Statistics, Other | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 1,563 | 1,118 | 213 | 17 |
Arkansas Tech University has a graduation rate of 49%, which is among the 40% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 49% | 45% | 53% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Arkansas Tech University has published 1,135 scientific papers with 10,981 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Biology, Physics, Political Science, Medicine, Law, and Sociology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 5 | 4 |
| 1993 | 4 | 10 |
| 1994 | 2 | 8 |
| 1995 | 3 | 12 |
| 1996 | 8 | 4 |
| 1997 | 2 | 15 |
| 1998 | 7 | 8 |
| 1999 | 11 | 16 |
| 2000 | 13 | 30 |
| 2001 | 18 | 47 |
| 2002 | 13 | 61 |
| 2003 | 19 | 82 |
| 2004 | 8 | 76 |
| 2005 | 16 | 99 |
| 2006 | 20 | 113 |
| 2007 | 26 | 165 |
| 2008 | 33 | 158 |
| 2009 | 25 | 216 |
| 2010 | 29 | 282 |
| 2011 | 31 | 339 |
| 2012 | 28 | 399 |
| 2013 | 41 | 395 |
| 2014 | 39 | 413 |
| 2015 | 46 | 423 |
| 2016 | 60 | 450 |
| 2017 | 63 | 422 |
| 2018 | 86 | 543 |
| 2019 | 91 | 725 |
| 2020 | 88 | 878 |
| 2021 | 83 | 1163 |
| 2022 | 77 | 1449 |
| 2023 | 107 | 1653 |
Arkansas Tech University alumni
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Elizabeth Gracen
- Occupations
- beauty pageant contestanttelevision actormodelactor
- 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 Drinkwitz is an American football coach. He is the head football coach at the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri, a position he has held since the 2020 season. Drinkwitz served as the head football coach at Appalachian State University in 2019. He was previously an assistant coach at North Carolina State University, Boise State University, Arkansas State University, and Auburn University.
-
Kevin Hern
- Occupations
- politicianbusinessperson
- 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
- politicianbusiness executiveconsultant
- 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 | 860 |
| 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 |