ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY

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Arkansas Tech University

School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a small town (in Russellville, AR). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree.

Contacting the School

Russellville, AR 72801-2222
Main Phone: (479) 968-0389
Web Site: www.atu.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 5,181 (full-time equivalent) students. 97.1% of students attend full-time, while 2.9% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 566 male students and 639 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 47% of the student body, while females made up 53%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (4)%, Hispanic (2)%, Asian (1)%, and Native American (1)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 51.9% of applicants were admitted.

Degree Levels

Certificate, < 1 year
Certificate, 1-2 years
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Other Degree(s)

Degree Programs

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Agribusiness

Agricultural Business And Management

Business And Management

Communications

Journalism

Computer

Education

Engineering

Engineering Technology And Technicians

Electronic And Computer Technology

English Language And Literature

Environmental Conservation

Health Care

History And Social Sciences

Humanities And Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

Leisure Recreation And Fitness

Facility Management

Life Sciences

Literature And Language

Mathematics

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Physical Sciences

Psychology

General Psychology

Repair And Mechanic

School Accreditation

Arkansas Tech University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Arkansas Tech University is accredited regionally by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NCACHE). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Arkansas Tech University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

Gulf South Conference (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Remedial assistance
AP credits
Credit for life experience
Weekend college
Distance learning options

Financial Flexibility

ROTC
Student employment services
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 9,452
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 8,326
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 12,528

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

High-school GPA is required.
Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Recommended (but not required):

Secondary school rank is recommended.
A college preparatory program is recommended.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.
A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.

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