Arkansas Tech University (ATU)
1605 Coliseum Dr., Russellville, AR 72801
ATU Description
In addition to its long history of awarding degrees in strong and lucrative scientific and technical fields, Arkansas Technical College provides educational opportunities for creative writers, musicians and future educators. To meet the varied interests of its student body, Arkansas Tech also features a highly eclectic combination of college life activities.
At Arkansas Tech, students may earn a bachelor’s or associate’s degree. Some examples of Arkansas Tech’s majors include, but are not limited to:
*Computer and Information Science
*Nuclear Technology
*Veterinary Medicine
*Electrical Engineering
*Creative Writing
*Secondary Education
Student life is varied, providing opportunities to join a wide assortment of clubs, which include a fishing club, the Indian Student Association, a literary journal, as well as numerous religious, special interest and academic groups.
First-time freshmen must have a high school diploma or GED, with a minimum ACT score of 15 or a minimum of 1060 on the SAT to meet admissions requirements. Entering freshmen may also earn credit for the AP, CLEP or IB exams.
Transfer applicants with 24 units or more do not need to submit the ACT or SAT scores. Both freshmen and transfer applicants must have a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
Federal aid sources, including loans and grants, are awarded to students who meet eligibility requirements like demonstrated financial need. Students may also apply for merit scholarships, which take academic performance into account.
Quick Facts
Location
Southeast
Setting
Small Town Setting
Type
Public
Size
Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)
Mascots
Wonder Boys (men), Golden Suns (women)
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
Yes
In-State Tuition
$4,554
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,562
Selectivity
Selective
Enrollment
8,814
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ATU Students
- Full-Time Undergrad Students
- 6,960
- Freshman Class
- 1,841
- Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
- 8,814
Undergraduate vs. Graduate
- Undergraduate
- 78%
- Graduate
- 22%
Full-Time vs. Part-time Students
- Full-Time
- 94%
- Part-Time
- 6%
Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State
- In-State
- 96%
- Out-of-State
- 4%
Gender of Students
- Women
- 51%
- Men
- 49%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 4%
- Asian
- 1%
- Caucasian
- 88%
- Latino
- 3%
- Other
- 4%
Students State Origin
- Arkansas
- 96%
- Texas
- 1%
- Other
- 3%
International Students
- International
- 3%
- Domestic
- 97%