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Arkansas Tech University (ATU)

  • Administration Bldg 200; 1506 N Boulder Ave
  • Russellville, AR 72801
  • OPEID College Code: 00108900
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  • General Phone: (479) 968-0389
  • President: Robert C Brown
  • Website: www.atu.edu
  • 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, Arkansas Tech
  • College Mascot: Wonder Boys
    Note: Men's Team
  • College Mascot: Golden Suns
    Note: Women's Team
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Basic Information
    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 2007
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants1,3481,4592,807
Number Granted Admission (%)1,219 (90%)1,337 (92%)2,556 (91%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)824 (68%)794 (59%)1,618 (63%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam121%
ACT ® Exam1,35083%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading350520
SAT ® Math430620
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite1926
ACT ® English1927
ACT ® Math1825
 
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
 200620052004
Default Rate (%)8.9%6.9%7.0%
Number in Default14910176
Number in Repayment1,6621,4551,079
Undergraduate Student Expenses
2007-082006-072005-06
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-State Tuition and Fees$4,154$3,962$3,818
Out of State Tuition and Fees$7,826$7,538$7,250
Books and Supplies$1,320$1,290$1,090
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$4,720$4,422$4,290
Other Expenses$2,390$2,350$2,280
Off Campus
Room and Board$10,710$10,500$10,200
Other Expenses$2,390$2,350$2,280
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$2,390$2,350$2,280
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-State$12,584$12,024$11,478
Out of State$16,256$15,600$14,910
Off Campus
In-State$18,574$18,102$17,388
Out of State$22,246$21,678$20,820
Off Campus with Family
In-State$7,864$7,602$7,188
Out of State$11,536$11,178$10,620
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
 CertificateAssociateBachelorMaster
Agriculture Operations
Agricultural Business Operations--32-
 
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, Biological Sciences--35-
Conservation Biology--93
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting--17-
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science1715--
Business Administration and Management--82-
Hospitality Administration and Management--6-
Management Information Systems12---
 
Communications and Journalism
Journalism--20-
Media Studies---2
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer and Information Sciences--17-
Computer Systems Analysis--7-
Information Technology-1-25
 
Education
Art Teacher Education--4-
Biology Teacher Education--2-
Business Teacher Education--2-
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services---21
Counseling and Guidance Services---13
Early Childhood Education--76-
Education, Other---4
Education, Teaching of the Gifted and Talented---4
Educational Leadership and Administration3--21
Educational and Instructional Media Design---34
Elementary Education---6
English and Language Arts Teacher Education--10-
Foreign Language Teacher Education--2-
Mathematics Teacher Education--2-
Music Teacher Education--16-
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching--316
Social Studies Teacher Education--15-
Speech Teacher Education--5-
Teaching English As Second Language Instructor---26
Middle School Education--13-
 
Engineering
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering--16-
Mechanical Engineering--29-
 
Engineering Technology
Electrical Engineering Technologies, Other3---
Electrical and Communications Engineering Technology3---
Industrial Technology57--
Nuclear Engineering Technology-11--
 
English Language and Literature
Creative Writing--7-
English Language and Literature--1333
Speech and Rhetorical Studies--27-
 
Family and Consumer Sciences
Child Development-14--
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
Foreign Languages and Literatures--13-
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Emergency Medical Technology10---
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other-15--
Licensed Practical Nurse Training40---
Medical Administration13---
Medical Assistance-8--
Medical Transcription5---
Nursing--71-
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other--10-
Medical Records Administration--12-
 
History
History--527
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
International, Global Studies--5-
Multiple, Interdisciplinary Studies, Other-1720-
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
General Studies-1616-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Liberal Studies---3
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics--2-
 
Mechanic and Repair Technology
Autobody, Collision and Repair Technology23---
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation, Refrigeration Maintenance Technology7---
Automotive Mechanics Technology14---
 
Personal and Culinary Services
Cosmetology13---
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry--12-
Geology, Earth Science--5-
Physical Sciences--3-
 
Precision Production
Welding Technology6---
 
Psychology
Psychology--23-
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management--17-
 
Security and Protective Services
Criminal Justice, Safety Studies-4--
Security and Protective Services, Other--30-
 
Social Sciences
Economics--20-
Sociology--24-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Art and Art Studies--13-
Music--6-
 
 
Additional Information
    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 Employees847711136
Faculty Status422295127
Tenured Faculty139139-
Graduate Assistants82-82
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service412285127
Primarily Instruction407281126
Primarily Public Service541
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial4545-
Other Professionals1191145
Technical and/or Paraprofessional2712674
Clerical And Secretarial1291263
Skilled Crafts1111-
Service and/or Maintenance97961
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$49,914 (239)$52,118 (127)$47,415 (112)
Professor$64,377 (32)$65,780 (23)$60,793 (9)
Associate Professor$55,614 (67)$56,869 (39)$53,866 (28)
Assistant Professor$47,469 (101)$46,792 (50)$48,132 (51)
Instructor$35,934 (25)$40,653 (7)$34,099 (18)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$71,049 (38)$75,680 (22)$64,683 (16)
Professor$88,929 (16)$91,031 (11)$84,305 (5)
Associate Professor$82,747 (6)$77,085 (4)$94,070 (2)
Assistant Professor$65,000 (2)$65,000 (2)- (-)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$51,042 (277)$53,566 (149)$48,104 (128)
Professor$67,172 (48)$68,595 (34)$63,716 (14)
Associate Professor$56,608 (73)$57,446 (43)$55,406 (30)
Assistant Professor$47,580 (103)$47,038 (52)$48,132 (51)
Instructor$35,934 (25)$40,653 (7)$34,099 (18)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$1,001,778$617,153$384,625
Ratio (%)100%62%38%
 
Participants
All Athletes24817870
Unduplicated Athletes24817870
Baseball3535-
Basketball311714
Football117117-
Golf1495
Softball18-18
Tennis9-9
Cross Country10-10
Volleyball14-14
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$29,105$23,976
Assistant Coaches-$24,509$18,798
 
Coaches
All Coaches20128
Baseball22-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches11-
Basketball422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Football77-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches66-
Golf211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Softball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Tennis1-1
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches---
Cross Country1-1
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches---
Volleyball1-1
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches---
    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
 2006-072005-06
Arrests
On Campus
Weapons Related1-
Drug Related11
Residence Hall
Drug Related-1
 
Criminal Offenses
On Campus
Forcible Rape11
Aggravated Assault1-
Burglary133
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape11
Burglary133
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