School Overview
Arkansas Tech University, commonly referred to as "ATU", is a four-year university that resides in the city of Russellville, Arkansas. ATU offers students the options of both undergraduate and graduate degree programs in a variety of disciplines and career fields. ATU also has a satellite campus, Arkansas Tech University Ozark, located in the Town of Ozark, Arkansas. ATU Ozark is a smaller campus that offers associate degrees and professional certificate programs.
Academic Colleges and Programs
The University is divided into seven academic colleges through which its 140 undergraduate and graduate programs are administered. The University offers programs ranging from criminal justice, foreign languages, and history, to programs in biomedical sciences, chemistry, and nuclear engineering.
Of these programs, nursing and early childhood education are the most popular garnering 14% and 11% respectively, of the total student population enrolled at the institution.
The University is committed to student engagement and as such, provides numerous “hands-on” internship opportunities. These opportunities are designed to provide students with real-world experience within their specific disciplines.
ATU has invested $180 million in upgrades to its infrastructure over the last 20 years and has introduced 40 new academic programs. ATU has had 12 consecutive years of record enrollment. From 1997-2010 ATU increased its enrollment by 131%. In 2010 the fall enrollment was a record 9,814 students.
Student Housing
ATU, as it is commonly abbreviated, has approximately nineteen residence halls in which students can live. First-year students are permitted to live in fifteen of the nineteen until they complete their first year, at which time they can live in any of the nineteen units. The Office of Residence Life, the University's office that supervises and orchestrates student housing, is committed to providing students with a clean and safe living environment; one that facilitates student academic success.
General Information
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Admission Office 1605 Coliseum Diver Suite 141 Russellville, AR 72801-2222 (479) 968-0343 (800) 582-6953 Fax: (479) 964-0522 [email protected] Contact: Shauna Donnell Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management |
Main Address Administration Building 200, 1509 North Boulder Russellville, AR 72801-2222 (479) 968-0389 www.atu.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 6,960 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 1,535 Degree-seeking undergrads: 6,581 Graduate enrollment: 532 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: No |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 92% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 68% |
College Majors
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Agriculture & Related Sciences Arts, Visual & Performing Biological & Biomedical Sciences Business, Management, & Marketing Communications & Journalism Computer & Information Sciences Education Engineering Engineering Technologies English Language & Literature Family & Consumer Sciences Foreign Language & Literature Health Professions & Clinical Sciences History Liberal Arts & Sciences Mathematics Mechanic & Repair Technologies Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Natural Resources & Conservation Parks, Recreation & Fitness Personal & Culinary Services Physical Sciences Precision Production Trades Psychology Security & Protective Services Social Sciences |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor's degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Arkansas Tech University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (844) 804-2628 |
| Website: | www.atu.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | www.atu.edu/admissions/ |
| Address: | Administration Bldg 200; 1509 N Boulder Ave, Russellville, AR 72801-2222 |
| Setting: | Town: Remote |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 11,829 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 40% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 18 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 5,944 (50% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $7,668 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $13,236 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 96% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $7,807 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Arkansas Tech University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Arkansas Tech University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences | 2 | 1 | |||
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 1 | ||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 7 | 4 | 7 | 1 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 2 | 1 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 | |
| Construction Trades | 1 | ||||
| Education | 4 | 17 | 11 | 1 | |
| Engineering | 4 | 3 | |||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 3 | 2 | |||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 2 | 1 | |||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | 1 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 11 | 8 | 4 | 2 | |
| History | 2 | 1 | |||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 1 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 4 | 3 | |||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | 2 | |||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 2 | 1 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Personal and Culinary Services | 2 | 1 | |||
| Physical Sciences | 5 | ||||
| Precision Production | 3 | 1 | |||
| Psychology | 1 | 1 | |||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 3 | 1 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 5 | ||||
| Grand total | 45 | 28 | 67 | 27 | 1 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Arkansas Tech University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $7,668 |
| Out-of-state | $13,236 |
| Books and supplies | $1,240 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $6,737 |
| Out-of-state | $11,993 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 1,562 | 96% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,542 | 94% | $7,807 |
| Student loan aid | 814 | 50% | $6,300 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 7,351 | 66% | $7,086 |
| Federal student loans | 4,046 | 36% | $6,750 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Arkansas Tech University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Arkansas Tech University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 7,228 | 3,010 | 4,218 | Percent admitted | 100% | 94% | 95% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 29% | 33% | 26% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Arkansas Tech University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 11,829 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 11,015 |
| Graduate enrollment | 814 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Arkansas Tech University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program
- Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program
- Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
- English Language
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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