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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 
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
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - ATU Library Profile
- 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
- Admission Links
- Admissions: admissions.atu.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- 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
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,348 | 1,459 | 2,807 |
| 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
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 12 | 1% |
| ACT ® Exam | 1,350 | 83% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 350 | 520 |
| SAT ® Math | 430 | 620 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 19 | 26 |
| ACT ® English | 19 | 27 |
| ACT ® Math | 18 | 25 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: ATU Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 61%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 39% | 38% | 24% | 52% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,404 | $2,827 | $2,538 | $4,944 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 8.9% | 6.9% | 7.0% |
| Number in Default | 149 | 101 | 76 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,662 | 1,455 | 1,079 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 306 | 4% |
| American Indian | 127 | 2% |
| Black | 415 | 6% |
| Asian | 101 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 206 | 3% |
| White | 6,321 | 85% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 551 | 7% |
| Ages 18-19 | 2,281 | 31% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,712 | 23% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,063 | 14% |
| Ages 25-29 | 647 | 9% |
| Ages 30-34 | 443 | 6% |
| Ages 35-39 | 292 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 359 | 5% |
| Ages 50-65 | 116 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 12 | 0.2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 847 | 711 | 136 |
| Faculty Status | 422 | 295 | 127 |
| Tenured Faculty | 139 | 139 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 82 | - | 82 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 412 | 285 | 127 |
| Primarily Instruction | 407 | 281 | 126 |
| Primarily Public Service | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 45 | 45 | - |
| Other Professionals | 119 | 114 | 5 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 271 | 267 | 4 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 129 | 126 | 3 |
| Skilled Crafts | 11 | 11 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 97 | 96 | 1 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $1,001,778 | $617,153 | $384,625 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 62% | 38% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 248 | 178 | 70 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 248 | 178 | 70 |
| Baseball | 35 | 35 | - |
| Basketball | 31 | 17 | 14 |
| Football | 117 | 117 | - |
| Golf | 14 | 9 | 5 |
| Softball | 18 | - | 18 |
| Tennis | 9 | - | 9 |
| Cross Country | 10 | - | 10 |
| Volleyball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $29,105 | $23,976 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $24,509 | $18,798 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 20 | 12 | 8 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Football | 7 | 7 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 6 | - |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Tennis | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Cross Country | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 66%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 71%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 39% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 34% |
| Female | 44% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 55% |
| American Indian | 33% |
| Black | 17% |
| Asian | 36% |
| Hispanic | 53% |
| White | 40% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 20% |
| 5 Years | 34% |
| 6 Years | 38% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Drug Related | 1 | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | - | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 13 | 3 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 1 |
| Burglary | 13 | 3 |
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