Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, AR 72801-2222

Overview

Admission

Arkansas Tech University is somewhat selective in its admission process. In Fall 2016, it received 5,232 applications and 3,344 students were granted admission. Arkansas Tech University is at the #62 spot (in a scale of 1 to 100) in terms of admission difficulty out of 1,781 4 year colleges in the U.S.

Tuition & Fees

Arkansas Tech University charges different tuition rate depending on students residency. In 2016-2017 academic year, students from out of state paid $10,512 and in-state students paid $5,256.

Follow the link below to learn more about additional cost components such as books and supplies, room and board and other expenses.

Financial Aid

In 2016-2017 academic year, 95% of Arkansas Tech University's full-time freshman students were awarded some type of financial aid. 55% of the students received need based financial assistance from the federal government with an average amount of $4,243 (which is 4.3% below the national average.)

The total number of federal student loan recipients at Arkansas Tech University in 2016-2017, was 1,098, which is 57% of the total eligible students. The average loan amount given out to these students was $5,794 (which is 9.3% above the national average.)

Student Body

In Fall 2016, Arkansas Tech University has enrolled a total of 11,894 students (6,991 students full-time and 4,903 on a part-time basis). Out of the total 11,894 students, 521 of those students were transfer students. The gender ratio of the new enrollee was 44% men and 56% women and 11,053 students were enrolled for undergraduate programs and 841 for graduates studies.

The institution also enrolled 2,409 students for distance studies.

Majors

Listed below are the 10 largest majors offered at Arkansas Tech University.

Graduation & Dropout Rates

Graduation rate is a key indicator of an institution's education quality and the level of academic and financial support provided to students.

The following section details graduation and dropout rates of Arkansas Tech University full-time students who started class in 2010 and graduated or dropped out prior to August 31, 2016.

The above graduation rate is the percentage of students who graduated within 150% of the normal graduation time. For a 4 year degree program, 150% of 4 years is 6 years and for a 2-year program 150% is 3 years.

Earnings After College

The typical median income of Arkansas Tech University graduates 6 years after enrollment is $27,800. Last year, out of the total 2,422 graduates who entered the institution 6 years ago, 2,156 were reported to have been employed. On the same note, out of 2,770 graduates, who enrolled 10 years ago, 2,327 were employed.