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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.
The school offers many areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at Arkansas Tech include medical adminstration and mechanics and repair.
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.
The most successful professors at Arkansas Tech are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 6,842 students study at the school (in 2005).
Students at Arkansas Tech can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in Gulf South Conference athletics.
In-state students appreciate the low tuition rate.
More complete details are provided below.
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 awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 255 | early childhood education, instructional media design, physical education teaching, teacher education, college student counseling, educational administration, social studies teaching, English teaching, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 170 | history, speech and rhetoric, general studies, sociology, economics, English, creative writing, international studies, ... |
| Business And Management | 118 | business management, accounting, MIS |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 108 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Science | 63 | biology, conservation biology, chemistry, geology, physical sciences |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 60 | computer and info science, information technology, systems analyst |
| Mechanics And Repair | 59 | HVAC, automobile mechanics, autobody repair, industrial mechanics |
| Engineering Technician | 39 | nuclearn engineering tech, electrical/electronic tech, electronics tech, industrial production tech, computer systems tech, industrial tech |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 37 | agricultural operations |
| Engineering | 34 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, engineering physics |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 34 | parks and recreation management, rehabilitation |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 33 | security and protective services, criminal justice and safety |
| Office And Administration | 33 | administrative assistant |
| Medical Adminstration | 32 | medical secretary, medical records admin, medical transcription |
| Therapy And Counseling | 27 | psychology |
| Media | 21 | journalism, mass communication |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 21 | cosmetology |
| Art Studies | 19 | art studies |
| Hospitality | 10 | hospitality management |
| Music | 8 | music |
| Production Trades | 6 | welding |
| Medical Support And Technology | 5 | medical assistant, clinical lab tech |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Family And Social Work | 3 | child development |
| Medicine | 0 | health professions |
Number of programs and degrees for Arkansas Tech in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 783 | 50 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 224 | 17 |
| Master's degree | 142 | 20 |
| Associate's degree | 45 | 12 |
| Post-master's certificate | 4 | 1 |
In 2005, Arkansas Tech had a total enrollment of 6,842 students (6,030 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 51% |
| Women | 49% |
| Full-Time | 95% |
| Part-Time | 5% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 90% |
| Graduate | 10% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 90% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 33% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Arkansas | 96% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 69 % |
| Part-Time | 46 % |
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.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,459 | 1,673 | 48% | 1,529 | 91% |
| Men | 1,674 | 843 | 50% | 773 | 92% |
| Women | 1,785 | 830 | 46% | 756 | 91% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 410 | 510 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 550 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 1% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 82% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (479) 968-0343
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 73 | 40 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 41 | 36 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 17 | 33 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 9 | $83,132 | 6 | $73,124 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 5 | $72,267 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 7 | $39,738 | 11 | $42,858 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 22 | $66,241 | 19 | $56,879 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 27 | $62,374 | 8 | $53,051 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 33 | $53,578 | 21 | $49,667 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 43 | $44,160 | 44 | $44,184 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $39,053 | 17 | $31,102 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 109 | $51,242 | 90 | $43,781 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Gulf South Conference |
| Basketball | Gulf South Conference |
| Baseball | Gulf South Conference |
| Track | Gulf South Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 115 | 57 | 172 |
| Football | 74 | 0 | 74 |
| Basketball | 12 | 10 | 22 |
| Baseball | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| Track | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| All Other Sports | 8 | 44 | 52 |
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
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Arkansas Tech Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
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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