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

www.atu.edu

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%