Arkansas Tech University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3226 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #905 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #837 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #10 of 24 | In Arkansas |
| #1825 of 4,334 | For Math Teachers |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 96%
- Undergraduates
- 8,145
- Graduates
- 601
- 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 28% 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% | 96% |
| Applicants | 3,654 | 1,513 | 2,141 |
| Admissions | 3,504 | 1,446 | 2,058 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,104 | 486 | 618 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 75 | 25 | 50 |
2,821 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,239 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
29 or 2%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 880
or below
75% of them
had 1100
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Arkansas Tech University are 880-1100 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,038 or 88%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 17
or below
75% of them
had 23
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Arkansas Tech University are 17-23 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| SAT/ACT | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | 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 | 6358 (73%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1067 (12%) |
| Black or African American | 460 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 439 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 183 (2%) |
| Asian | 167 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 25 (0.3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (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
- $9,901
- 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 | $2,679 | $2,009 |
| Fee in-state | $2,679 | $2,009 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,679 | $2,009 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,025 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,488 |
| Room charge | $5,454 |
| Meal charge | $5,034 |
Arkansas Tech University majors
Arkansas Tech University has granted 1,069 bachelor's degrees across 61 programs, 245 master's across 23 programs, and 8 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 | 1,390 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 139 | 63 | 38 | |
| Information Technology | 62 | 12 | 53 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 23 | 88 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 42 | 39 | ||
| Psychology, General | 74 | 1 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 60 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 55 | |||
| Mechanical Engineering | 54 | 1 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 38 | |||
| Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training | 37 | |||
| Agribusiness & Agricultural Business Operations | 35 | |||
| Child Development | 33 | |||
| Rehabilitation Science | 30 | |||
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 22 | 8 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 17 | 12 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 29 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 28 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 27 | |||
| Medical Administrative & Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | 27 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 27 | |||
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | 13 | 13 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 25 | |||
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 24 | |||
| Graphic Design | 23 | |||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 18 | 3 | ||
| Finance, General | 21 | |||
| Health Information & Medical Records Administration & Administrator | 9 | 12 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 20 | |||
| Nuclear Engineering Technology & Technician | 20 | |||
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General | 19 | |||
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology & Technician | 19 | |||
| Sociology, General | 19 | |||
| Accounting | 15 | |||
| Education, General | 15 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 7 | 8 | ||
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 15 | |||
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 15 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 13 | |||
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 13 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 10 | 3 | ||
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 13 | |||
| History, General | 12 | 1 | ||
| Cardiovascular Technology & Technologist | 12 | |||
| Journalism | 12 | |||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 12 | |||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 12 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 12 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 11 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 11 | |||
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology & Technician | 11 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 11 | |||
| Automobile & Automotive Mechanics Technology & Technician | 10 | |||
| Banking and Financial Support Services | 10 | |||
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 10 | |||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 8 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 8 | |||
| Agricultural Teacher Education | 7 | |||
| Art Teacher Education | 7 | |||
| Autobody & Collision and Repair Technology & Technician | 7 | |||
| Cosmetology & Cosmetologist, General | 7 | |||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 7 | |||
| Human Services, General | 7 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 7 | |||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 7 | |||
| Statistics, Other | 7 | |||
| Computer Engineering, General | 6 | |||
| Creative Writing | 6 | |||
| Geography, Other | 6 | |||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 6 | |||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 6 | |||
| Medical & Clinical Assistant | 6 | |||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 6 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 5 | |||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 5 | |||
| Music, General | 5 | |||
| Nursing Administration | 5 | |||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, Other | 5 | |||
| Welding Technology & Welder | 5 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 4 | |||
| Education, Other | 4 | |||
| Environmental Science | 4 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 4 | |||
| Foreign Language Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| International & Globalization Studies | 3 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 3 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 3 | |||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 2 | |||
| Physics, General | 2 | |||
| Public & Applied History | 2 | |||
| Reading Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 1 | |||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 1 | |||
| Computer Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Engineering Physics & Applied Physics | 1 | |||
| Nuclear Physics | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 1,966 | 1,069 | 245 | 8 |
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% | 44% | 52% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Arkansas Tech University has published 1,331 scientific papers with 18,153 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Physics, Biology, Political Science, Medicine, Law, and Sociology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 4 | 12 |
| 1994 | 3 | 12 |
| 1995 | 4 | 13 |
| 1996 | 9 | 6 |
| 1997 | 3 | 16 |
| 1998 | 8 | 9 |
| 1999 | 13 | 22 |
| 2000 | 14 | 36 |
| 2001 | 18 | 53 |
| 2002 | 19 | 82 |
| 2003 | 19 | 102 |
| 2004 | 8 | 104 |
| 2005 | 16 | 124 |
| 2006 | 23 | 151 |
| 2007 | 30 | 198 |
| 2008 | 34 | 198 |
| 2009 | 23 | 252 |
| 2010 | 30 | 351 |
| 2011 | 36 | 420 |
| 2012 | 30 | 467 |
| 2013 | 42 | 472 |
| 2014 | 45 | 528 |
| 2015 | 52 | 549 |
| 2016 | 61 | 564 |
| 2017 | 69 | 586 |
| 2018 | 84 | 701 |
| 2019 | 95 | 898 |
| 2020 | 98 | 1285 |
| 2021 | 104 | 1645 |
| 2022 | 94 | 1827 |
| 2023 | 118 | 2330 |
| 2024 | 46 | 2233 |
| 2025 | 52 | 2086 |
Arkansas Tech University alumni
-
Sidney Gottlieb
- Occupations
- biochemistchemist
- Biography
-
Sidney Gottlieb was an American chemist and spymaster who headed the Central Intelligence Agency's 1950s and 1960s assassination attempts and mind-control program, known as Project MKUltra.
-
Eliah Drinkwitz
- Occupations
- American football coach
- Biography
-
Eliah Walter Drinkwitz is an American college football coach who is the head football coach at the University of Missouri, a position he has held since the 2020 season. He previously served as the head coach at Appalachian State University in 2019; prior to this, he served as an assistant coach for NC State, Boise State, Arkansas State, and Auburn.
-
Elizabeth Gracen
- Occupations
- film directormodeltelevision actorbeauty pageant contestantactor
- Biography
-
Elizabeth Ward Gracen is an American actress and beauty pageant contestant who won the title of Miss America in 1982.
-
Kevin Hern
- Occupations
- businesspersonpolitician
- Biography
-
Kevin Ray Hern is an American politician and businessman from Oklahoma. A Republican, he is serving as a member of the United States House of Representatives for Oklahoma's 1st congressional district since 2018.
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 | 804 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 305 West Q Street Russellville, Arkansas, 72801 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 29,000 |
| Phone | 4799680237 |