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About Arkansas Tech University

public masters universityhigh acceptance ratehealth sciences focuscareer ready programs

Arkansas Tech University is a public university in Russellville, AR, known for its public masters university, high acceptance rate, and health sciences focus. With an acceptance rate of 94%, ATU is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 1,452 students each year. ATU is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 900–1012, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. ATU offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $7,154 per year; the sticker price of $27,157 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Arkansas Tech University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

94%
Overall Accept Rate
3.50
Typical Admitted GPA
956
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 900 – 1012 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Arkansas Tech University

Application Strategy
Arkansas Tech has a 94% acceptance rate, so focus your energy on getting your application in early to secure your spot in preferred programs like engineering technology or nursing, which can fill up before the general deadline.
Application Strategy
If you are applying to one of Arkansas Tech's competitive programs like nursing, engineering, or computer science, research the specific admission requirements for that program separately because they have their own GPA and prerequisite standards beyond the general university requirements.

Financial Aid & Cost

What Arkansas Tech University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$27k/yr$12.4k
30k-48k~$27k/yr$11.2k
48k-75k~$27k/yr$13.1k
75k-110k~$27k/yr$14.7k
110k+~$27k/yr$15.5k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

49%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$38k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
6,570
Undergrad Enrollment

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

72%White
12%Hispanic
6%Black / African American
6%Two or More Races
2%Asian
2%International
1%American Indian / AK Native
Gender42% Men · 58% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status98% Citizens and Immigrants · 2% International
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