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Arkansas Tech University Teaching Programs

Arkansas Tech University is a public institution located in Russellville, AR. A Remote Town provides tranquility and safety close to urban amenities.

Arkansas Tech University Rankings

Arkansas Tech University has earned the following rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#8 of 66	State — Arkansas
Overall Quality	#152 of 1,106	Region — Southeast
Overall Quality	#1090 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Arkansas Tech University?

Contact details for Arkansas Tech University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	305 West Q Street, Russellville, AR 72801
Phone:	4799680237
Website:	www.atu.edu/
Admissions:	www.atu.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.atu.edu/finaid/

How Do I Get Into Arkansas Tech University?

You can apply to Arkansas Tech University online at: https://www.atu.edu/admissions/

Arkansas Tech University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Arkansas Tech University

Here’s what Arkansas Tech University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Arkansas Tech University?

Arkansas Tech University admits 96%, which means it is highly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 34% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

2% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 88% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Arkansas Tech University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 450 and 550. Math scores were between 430 and 550.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 880 to 1100. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Arkansas Tech University ranged between 17 and 23.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Arkansas Tech University are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	1,513	1,446	96%
Women	2,141	2,058	96%

Can I Afford Arkansas Tech University?

The average net price after aid at Arkansas Tech University is $12,171. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$5,995
In-State Fees	$2,679
Out-of-State Tuition	$11,989
Out-of-State Fees	$2,679
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$8,674
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$14,668

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 16% of students at Arkansas Tech University receive some form of financial aid (1,373 students).

Nearly 66% of students at Arkansas Tech University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $8,851 per student.

34% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,560.

Student Loan Debt

26% of Arkansas Tech University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,997 per year.

Arkansas Tech University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 918 students enrolled at Arkansas Tech University. Arkansas Tech University is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 5,993 undergraduate students at Arkansas Tech University, approximately 42% are male and 58% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Arkansas Tech University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	119
Black or African American	287
Hispanic	767
White	4,380
American Indian/Alaska Native	47
Two or More Races	311
Non-Resident	77

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Arkansas Tech University are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Arkansas	1,110
Texas	29
Oklahoma	14
Missouri	5
Louisiana	2

Additionally, approximately 1.3% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Arkansas Tech University Graduate Student Diversity

679 of Arkansas Tech University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Arkansas Tech University, approximately 39% are male and 61% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Arkansas Tech University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1
Black or African American	81
Hispanic	31
White	457
American Indian/Alaska Native	3
Two or More Races	18
Non-Resident	85

Online Learning at Arkansas Tech University

Arkansas Tech University offers online programs for students who need flexibility.

2,692 undergraduate students at Arkansas Tech University took at least one online class — of those, 1,872 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 129 students took at least one online class and 367 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Arkansas Tech University

The following teaching degree programs are offered by Arkansas Tech University, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Special Education and Teaching	—	3	—	197
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	81	2	—	83
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	67	—	—	67
Educational/Instructional Media Design	—	25	—	59
Student Counseling and Personnel Services	—	35	—	51
Educational Administration and Supervision	—	7	8	27
Education, General	—	15	—	15
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language	—	6	—	11
Education, Other	—	4	—	4

Academic Programs at Arkansas Tech University

Arkansas Tech University offers 29 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Arkansas Tech University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.