Arkansas Tech University (ATU)

  • Administration Bldg 200; 1509 N Boulder Ave
  • Russellville, AR 72801
  • OPEID College Code: 00108900
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  • General Phone: (479) 968-0389
  • President: Robert C Brown
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's Degree
  • Local Area: Remote Town
  • Student Enrollment: 7,476
  • College Alias: ATU, Tech
  • College Mascot: Wonder Boys
    Note: Men's Team
  • College Mascot: Golden Suns
    Note: Women's Team
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Arkansas Tech University - Details
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    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Weekend / Evening Classes Available
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
  • State Approved for Certification
  • ROTC
  • Army
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
  • Masters Colleges and Universities (Medium Programs)
  • Undergraduate Classification
  • Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
  • Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Education Dominant)
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
  • Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
  • Very High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
  • Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
 
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • Life Experience Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
  • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
  • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Record
  • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
  • Recommended
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
  • Required
  • TOEFL
  • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants1,3591,5982,957
Number Granted Admission (%)1,232 (91%)1,499 (94%)2,731 (92%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)731 (59%)814 (54%)1,545 (57%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2008
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam91%
ACT ® Exam1,29484%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2008
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading420480
SAT ® Math450530
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite1926
ACT ® English1927
ACT ® Math1925
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving39%38%24%52%
Avg Amount Receiving$3,404$2,827$2,538$4,944
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200720062005
Default Rate (%)9.3%8.9%6.9%
Number in Default139149101
Number in Repayment1,4911,6621,455
Undergraduate Student Expenses
2008-092007-082006-07
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$4,410$4,154$3,962
In-State Tuition and Fees$4,410$4,154$3,962
Out of State Tuition and Fees$8,274$7,826$7,538
Books and Supplies$1,350$1,320$1,290
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$4,970$4,720$4,422
Other Expenses$2,440$2,390$2,350
Off Campus
Room and Board$10,960$10,710$10,500
Other Expenses$2,440$2,390$2,350
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$2,440$2,390$2,350
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$13,170$12,584$12,024
In-State$13,170$12,584$12,024
Out of State$17,034$16,256$15,600
Off Campus
In-District$19,160$18,574$18,102
In-State$19,160$18,574$18,102
Out of State$23,024$22,246$21,678
Off Campus with Family
In-District$8,200$7,864$7,602
In-State$8,200$7,864$7,602
Out of State$12,064$11,536$11,178
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
 CertificateAssociateBachelorMaster
Agriculture Operations
ATU Agricultural Business Degree--23-
 
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
ATU Biology Degree--29-
 
Business and Marketing Studies
ATU Accounting Degree--18-
ATU Administrative Assistant Degree1916--
ATU Business Administration Degree--89-
ATU Hospitality Administration and Management Degree--10-
ATU Management Information Systems Degree2---
 
Communications and Journalism
ATU Journalism Degree--20-
ATU Media Studies Degree---3
 
Computer and Information Sciences
ATU Computer Degree--11-
ATU Computer Systems Analysis Degree--6-
ATU Information Technology Degree-2832
 
Education
ATU Art Teacher Education Degree--5-
ATU Biology Teacher Education Degree--2-
ATU Business Teacher Education Degree--2-
ATU College Student Counseling and Personnel Services Degree---14
ATU Counseling and Guidance Services Degree---31
ATU Early Childhood Education Degree--72-
ATU Education, Other Degree---7
ATU Education, Teaching of the Gifted and Talented Degree---2
ATU Educational Administration Degree4--15
ATU Educational and Instructional Media Design Degree---45
ATU Elementary Education Degree---2
ATU English and Language Arts Teacher Education Degree--9-
ATU Foreign Language Teacher Education Degree--2-
ATU Mathematics Teacher Education Degree--61
ATU Music Teacher Education Degree--16-
ATU Physical Education Degree--374
ATU Science Teacher Education Degree--2-
ATU Social Studies Teacher Education Degree--12-
ATU Speech Teacher Education Degree--2-
ATU Teacher Education and Professional Development, Other Degree---3
ATU Teaching English As Second Language Instructor Degree---29
ATU Middle School Education Degree--12-
 
Engineering
ATU Electrical Engineering Degree--12-
ATU Engineering Degree----
ATU Engineering Physics Degree--1-
ATU Mechanical Engineering Degree--26-
 
Engineering Technology
ATU Electrical Engineering, Other Degree7---
ATU Electrical and Communications Engineering Technology Degree----
ATU Industrial Technology Degree-1--
ATU Nuclear Engineering Technology Degree-11--
 
English Language and Literature
ATU Creative Writing Degree--10-
ATU English Language and Literature Degree--1229
ATU Speech Degree--30-
 
Family and Consumer Sciences
ATU Child Development Degree-3--
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
ATU Foreign Languages and Literatures Degree--7-
ATU Spanish Language and Literature Degree---2
 
Health and Clinical Professions
ATU Clinical Laboratory Science Degree--3-
ATU Emergency Medical Technology Degree46---
ATU Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other Degree-26--
ATU Licensed Practical Nurse Degree50---
ATU Medical Administration Degree7---
ATU Medical Transcription Degree1---
ATU Nursing Degree--70-
ATU Nursing Administration Degree----
ATU Physical Therapist Assistant Degree----
ATU Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other Degree--28-
ATU Medical Records Administration Degree--17-
ATU Medical Assistant Degree-5--
ATU Nursing Assistant Degree1---
 
History
ATU History Degree--304
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
ATU Global Studies Degree----
ATU Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Degree-1911-
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
ATU General Studies Degree-138-
ATU Liberal Arts Degree---3
 
Mathematics and Statistics
ATU Mathematics Degree--5-
 
Mechanic and Repair Technology
ATU Autobody, Collision and Repair Technology Degree16---
ATU Heating and Air Conditioning Degree6---
ATU Auto Mechanics Technology Degree11---
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
ATU Natural Resources, Conservation Degree--83
 
Personal and Culinary Services
ATU Cosmetology Degree13---
 
Physical Sciences
ATU Chemistry Degree--10-
ATU Geology and Earth Science Degree--9-
ATU Physical Sciences Degree--1-
 
Precision Production
ATU Welding Technology Degree7---
 
Psychology
ATU Psychology Degree--29-
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
ATU Parks and Recreation Management Degree--27-
 
Security and Protective Services
ATU Criminal Justice Degree-4--
ATU Law Enforcement Administration Degree----
ATU Security and Protective Services, Other Degree--304
 
Social Sciences
ATU Economics Degree--13-
ATU Sociology Degree--22-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
ATU Music Degree--5-
ATU Art Studies Degree--17-
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 7,476
  • Undergraduate: 6,893 Graduate: 583
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
  • Male: 3,438 Female: 4,038
  • Undergraduate Gender
  • Male: 3,240 Female: 3,653
  • Graduate Gender
  • Male: 198 Female: 385
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
  • Full-Time: 5,886 Part-Time: 1,590
  • Undergraduate Attendance
  • Full-Time: 5,714 Part-Time: 1,179
  • Graduate Attendance
  • Full-Time: 172 Part-Time: 411
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien3064%
American Indian1272%
Black4156%
Asian1011%
Hispanic2063%
White6,32185%
Unknown--
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 185517%
Ages 18-192,28131%
Ages 20-211,71223%
Ages 22-241,06314%
Ages 25-296479%
Ages 30-344436%
Ages 35-392924%
Ages 40-493595%
Ages 50-651162%
Age Over 65120.2%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees871733138
Faculty Status428298130
Tenured Faculty146146-
Graduate Assistants74-74
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service428298130
Primarily Instruction418288130
Primarily Research66-
Primarily Public Service22-
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial6767-
Other Professionals1131103
Technical and/or Paraprofessional2632585
Clerical And Secretarial1111083
Skilled Crafts3434-
Service and/or Maintenance7070-
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$51,144 (260)$52,850 (137)$49,243 (123)
Professor$64,888 (36)$65,903 (25)$62,583 (11)
Associate Professor$57,795 (65)$58,977 (36)$56,328 (29)
Assistant Professor$48,593 (105)$47,883 (54)$49,344 (51)
Instructor$37,461 (26)$39,043 (8)$36,758 (18)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$77,958 (30)$85,007 (16)$69,903 (14)
Professor$97,828 (14)$104,093 (9)$86,552 (5)
Associate Professor$90,320 (5)$87,952 (2)$91,898 (3)
Assistant Professor$68,309 (3)$66,300 (2)$72,327 (1)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$52,451 (290)$54,597 (153)$50,055 (137)
Professor$69,132 (50)$71,003 (34)$65,156 (16)
Associate Professor$58,946 (70)$59,661 (38)$58,096 (32)
Assistant Professor$48,796 (108)$48,110 (56)$49,533 (52)
Instructor$37,461 (26)$39,043 (8)$36,758 (18)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$1,001,365$629,024$372,341
Ratio (%)100%63%37%
 
Participants
All Athletes28219785
Unduplicated Athletes28219785
Baseball4141-
Basketball331716
Football129129-
Golf18108
Softball24-24
Tennis8-8
Track and Field, X-Country11-11
Volleyball18-18
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$32,700$26,542
Assistant Coaches-$28,178$22,429
 
Coaches
All Coaches231310
Baseball22-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches11-
Basketball532
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches321
Football77-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches66-
Golf312
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches1-1
Softball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Tennis1-1
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches---
Track and Field, X-Country1-1
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches---
Volleyball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 66%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 71%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students39%
 
By Gender
Male34%
Female44%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien55%
American Indian33%
Black17%
Asian36%
Hispanic53%
White40%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less20%
5 Years34%
6 Years38%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Drug Related7-
On Campus
Weapons Related-1
Drug Related71
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape11
Burglary1213
On Campus
Forcible Rape11
Aggravated Assault-1
Burglary1213
Vehicle Theft2-
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