Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, Arkansas
4-year Public university
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Overview

Arkansas Tech University is a public institution established in 1909 with rural setting located at Russellville. It is ranked 73 in Regional Universities South in 2024 edition of Best Colleges.. It practices semester based academic calendar.

#73 in Regional Universities South
Setting
Rural
Location Russellville, Arkansas
Type 4-year Public
Year Founded 1909
Selectivity Unselective
Size Medium
8,722 Undergraduates
Website http://www.atu.edu/

Learning

17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Interdisciplinary Studies
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Engineering
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • History
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$31,237
Cost of Attendance
For out-of-state students
$10,303
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $9,972
Outstate Tuition Fee $17,466
Room and Board Fees $10,003
$36,906 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

94% (Unselective) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$40 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
3.4 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Not Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Does not accept CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

61 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
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Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
Mar
01
Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
Aug
01
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Nov
15
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
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Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$9,968 Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$5,214 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $31,237
65% Students with need received Financial Aid
10.7% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application November 15
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Board of Trustees Scholarship
Total Worth $5000 per semester for up to eight semesters or until the completion of an undergraduate degree, whichever comes first.
Eligibility Freshmen Students receiving academic scholarships must be U.S. citizens.
Minimum Criteria Graduating senior who has a minimum of a 30 ACT composite (or equivalent SAT) and 3.25 cumulative high school GPA.
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline November 15 priority deadline; final scholarship deadline of February 15
Presidential Scholarship
Total Worth $4500 per semester for up to eight semesters or until the completion of an undergraduate degree, whichever comes first.
Eligibility Freshmen Students receiving academic scholarships must be U.S. citizens.
Minimum Criteria Graduating senior who has a 28-29 ACT composite (or equivalent SAT) and 3.25 cumulative high school GPA.
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline November 15 priority deadline; final scholarship deadline of February 15
Governor’s Distinguished Scholars
Total Worth $10,000 per year
Eligibility Arkansas resident
Minimum Criteria 32 or above on the ACT or 1410 on the SAT, have a 3.50 academic grade point average or are a National Merit Finalist attending an approved Arkansas public or private college or university.
Requirement for maintenance The scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years provided the student meets the continuing eligibility standards.
Separate application needed --
Application deadline February 1 of high school graduation year.

Other Scholarships

Military Dependent’s Scholarship
Total Worth A waiver of tuition, fees, and on-campus room and board
Details For dependents and spouses of Arkansans who were killed or missing in action or who were prisoners of war or who are totally and permanently disabled. All applicants must also apply for and show acceptance or denial of the Federal dependent's Educational Assistance Program. Application deadline is June 1.
Charles D. and Edna B. Labahn Scholarship
Total Worth Tuition, fees, and book scholarship
Details Will be awarded each year that funds are sufficient. Applicants should be an incoming freshman who has graduated from an Arkansas High School with a “B” grade point average or higher. Applicants must have demonstrated financial need, have declared a major in Accounting, pre-med, or Recreation and Parks Administration, and have full-time student status. Submit two letters of recommendation from high school teachers and/or counselors with the application. This scholarship is renewable for up to seven consecutive semesters, provided the recipient continues to maintain a 2.5 or higher cumulative grade point average, maintains full-time student status, and specifically requests such renewal.
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Students

8,722 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Medium
72% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
47% Students graduate within 6 years