Arkansas Tech University

3/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Russellville, AR
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#7 Best Public Universities in Arkansas

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Overview

Total enrollment

8,746

Location Russellville, Arkansas
Website atu.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Remote Town

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Arkansas Tech University occupies a 516-acre main campus in Russellville, Arkansas, situated along the Arkansas River Valley between the Ozark and Ouachita Mountains, approximately 75 miles northwest of Little Rock. Founded in 1909 as the Second District Agricultural School, the institution evolved from a technical and agricultural training school to a comprehensive regional university. The campus features a mix of historic and modern buildings, including several structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places. ATU is known for its programs in engineering, business, education, and nursing, while also maintaining strong technical and applied science curricula. The university operates as primarily a residential campus with multiple student housing options, though it also serves a significant commuter population from the surrounding region.

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Ratings

ATU is rated within the lower 28% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10.

Overall Rating

3 out of 10
Academics

2 out of 10
Resources

3 out of 10
Outcomes

5 out of 10
Value

2 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Arkansas Tech University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 880/1100
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 17/23
GPA 3.37

Acceptance Rate

95.9%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 33.6%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Arkansas Resident Tuition

$8,674

Out of State Resident Tuition

$14,668

Breakdown

Tuition $8,674
Books and Supplies $1,250
Other Fees $2,679
Room and Board $10,338
Budget for Other Expenses $4,297
Total One Year Cost $27,238

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$37,100 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

43% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Arkansas Tech University are Health Professions, Education, and Business. 23% of students major in Health Professions, 12% in Education, and 12% in Business.