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Arkansas Tech University, Arkansas

Overview of Arkansas Tech University

Arkansas Tech is in Russellville, Arkansas. Russellville is a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Arkansas Tech issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Master's degree.

Areas of Study

The school offers many areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at Arkansas Tech include medical adminstration and mechanics and repair.

Arkansas Tech Selectivity

Not all applicants to the school are accepted. Just 48% of applicants in 2005 were accepted at Arkansas Tech. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 510 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 480 to 550 in 2005.

Faculty

The most successful professors at Arkansas Tech are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.

Student Body

Approximately 6,842 students study at the school (in 2005).

Student Life

Students at Arkansas Tech can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in Gulf South Conference athletics.

Arkansas Tech Tuition and Affordability

In-state students appreciate the low tuition rate.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Arkansas Tech

Arkansas Tech University
Administration Bldg. #200
Russellville, AR 72801-2222
General Phone: (479) 968-0389
Admissions Phone: (479) 968-0343
Financial Aid Phone: (479) 968-0399
http://www.atu.edu

Arkansas Tech Programs and Degrees (2005)

Arkansas Tech awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Education And Teaching255early childhood education, instructional media design, physical education teaching, teacher education, college student counseling, educational administration, social studies teaching, English teaching, ...
Liberal Arts170history, speech and rhetoric, general studies, sociology, economics, English, creative writing, international studies, ...
Business And Management118business management, accounting, MIS
Nursing And Emergency Medicine108registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic
Science63biology, conservation biology, chemistry, geology, physical sciences
Computer Science And Engineering60computer and info science, information technology, systems analyst
Mechanics And Repair59HVAC, automobile mechanics, autobody repair, industrial mechanics
Engineering Technician39nuclearn engineering tech, electrical/electronic tech, electronics tech, industrial production tech, computer systems tech, industrial tech
Agricultural Science And Management37agricultural operations
Engineering34mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, engineering physics
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy34parks and recreation management, rehabilitation
Security And Law Enforcement33security and protective services, criminal justice and safety
Office And Administration33administrative assistant
Medical Adminstration32medical secretary, medical records admin, medical transcription
Therapy And Counseling27psychology
Media21journalism, mass communication
Beauty And Cosmetology21cosmetology
Art Studies19art studies
Hospitality10hospitality management
Music8music
Production Trades6welding
Medical Support And Technology5medical assistant, clinical lab tech
Mathematics3mathematics
Family And Social Work3child development
Medicine0health professions

Number of programs and degrees for Arkansas Tech in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree78350
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years22417
Master's degree14220
Associate's degree4512
Post-master's certificate41

Arkansas Tech Student Body

In 2005, Arkansas Tech had a total enrollment of 6,842 students (6,030 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class (2005):

GroupPercent
Men51%
Women49%
Full-Time95%
Part-Time5%

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate90%
Graduate10%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White90%
Black4%
Hispanic2%
Asian1%
American Indian1%
(Foreign Students)2%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 185%
18-1933%
20-2123%
22-2414%
25-299%
30-346%
35-394%
40-494%
50-641%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Arkansas96%
Foreign countries2%

Arkansas Tech Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time69 %
Part-Time46 %

Arkansas Tech Room and Board (2005)

Arkansas Tech offers campus housing for 1,810 of its 6,030 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of Russellville, Arkansas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Arkansas Colleges).

The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.

Arkansas Tech Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total3,4591,67348%1,52991%
Men1,67484350%77392%
Women1,78583046%75691%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal410510
SAT Math480550
ACT Verbal1927
ACT Math1825
ACT Composite1925

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrecommended
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrecommended
Recommendationsnot required
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT1%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT82%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

Admissions Phone Number: (479) 968-0343

Arkansas Tech Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 3,432
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 6,864
Room and board$ 4,290
Room charge$ 2,290
Board (meal plan) charge$ 2,000
Books and supplies$ 1,090
Other expenses$ 2,280

Financial Aid:
Arkansas Tech participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 108900)

Financial Aid Phone Number: (479) 968-0399

Arkansas Tech Faculty

Arkansas Tech has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured7340
Non-tenured, but on tenure track4136
Non-tenured and not on tenure track1733

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year9$83,1326$73,124
Associate professorcalendar year5$72,2672*
Assistant professorcalendar year1*0*
No academic rankcalendar year7$39,73811$42,858
All faculty totalcalendar year22$66,24119$56,879

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year27$62,3748$53,051
Associate professoracademic year33$53,57821$49,667
Assistant professoracademic year43$44,16044$44,184
Instructoracademic year6$39,05317$31,102
All faculty totalacademic year109$51,24290$43,781

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Arkansas Tech Athletics

Athletic Conferences (2005):

SportConference
FootballGulf South Conference
BasketballGulf South Conference
BaseballGulf South Conference
TrackGulf South Conference

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total11557172
Football74074
Basketball121022
Baseball21021
Track033
All Other Sports84452

Arkansas Tech Degree Programs (2005)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations

ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Information Systems, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Technology

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, Other
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Speech Teacher Education
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor

ENGINEERING
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Physics
Mechanical Engineering

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
Industrial Technology/Technician
Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development

HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General

LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
General Studies
History, General
International/Global Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology

MEDIA
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies

MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Medical/Clinical Assistant

MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

MUSIC
Music, General

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder

SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Conservation Biology
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physical Sciences

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Security and Protective Services, Other

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General

Arkansas Tech Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Arkansas Tech Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Arkansas Tech Number of degree programs
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 7%Arkansas Tech Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of accepted students who choose to enroll
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 8%Arkansas Tech % of accepted students who choose to enroll
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Arkansas Tech Number of students
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 16%Arkansas Tech % of degrees in mechanics and repair
Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Arkansas Tech Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted)
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Arkansas Tech % of full-time faculty on tenure track
% of degrees in medical adminstration
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 19%Arkansas Tech % of degrees in medical adminstration
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army)
Offers athletic scholarships
NCAA athletic conference member

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