Arkansas Tech University

Arkansas Tech University was originally established as the Second District Agricultural School in 1909. The first classes were held on October 26, 1910. It became the Arkansas Polytechnic College in 1925 and adopted its current name on July 9, 1976. As of Fall 2007, the university enrolls more than 7,000 students. Apart from its main campus in Russellville, Arkansas, the university also has a small satellite campus in Ozark, Arkansas. ATU is divided into the following academic units:

Graduate School
School of Business
School of Community Education and Professional Development
School of Education
School of Liberal and Fine Arts
School of Physical and Life Sciences
School of Systems Science

ATU has a very active Greek Life. The fraternities and sororities are governed by the Interfraternity Council and the National Pan-Hellenic Council. Some of these Greek organizations are Alpha Gamma Sigma, Kappa Sigma, Phi Lambda Chi and Sigma Phi Epsilon.

ATU competes in the NCAA Division II and is a member of the Gulf South Conference. Its sports teams include football, baseball, volleyball, golf, tennis, softball, cross country and basketball.

Campus Location

Administration Bldg 200; 1506 N Boulder Ave
Russellville, AR 72801-2222
USA
Main Tel: (479) 968-0389
Web Site

The campus is in a self-contained town.

Arkansas Tech University Highlights

Where Arkansas Tech University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

Many students concentrating in education and teaching, mechanics and repair, and computer science and engineering.
Large number of programs of study offered.
Affordable tuition & fees.
Large number of students.
Number of dorm rooms for students.
High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.

Other important characteristics:

Faculty tenure system
Library on-campus
Campus housing available
Student meal (board) plan
Study abroad option
Distance learning available
Weekend study option
Part-time classes available
ROTC
Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Degree	Total Earned	Different Programs
Bachelor	849	45
Master	208	15
1-2 year certificate	171	14
Associate	108	10
Post-master's certificate	3	1

Arkansas Tech Students

The student enrollment at Arkansas Tech was 7,476 in 2007 (6,510 full-time equivalent).

About 51% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 49% of the class.

Undergrads are 89% of enrolled students and graduate students are 11%.

About 2% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 98% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 96% are full-time and 4% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

Item	Cost
State Tuition and fees	$ 4,154
Out-of-state tuition and fees	$ 7,826
Room	$ 2,656
Board	$ 2,064
Books and supplies	$ 1,320
Other	$ 2,390

Financial Aid: Arkansas Tech participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Similar Schools

Based on computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Arkansas Tech:

School	Location	Enrollment
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania	East Stroudsburg, PA	7,053
Minot State University	Minot, ND	3,895
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania	Kutztown, PA	10,295
University of Nebraska at Kearney	Kearney, NE	6,478
Western Kentucky University	Bowling Green, KY	19,258
Minnesota State University-Moorhead	Moorhead, MN	7,494
Indiana State University	Terre Haute, IN	10,543
Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania	Lock Haven, PA	5,241
Morehead State University	Morehead, KY	8,897
Plymouth State University	Plymouth, NH	6,501

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty		Total
With tenure		131
Without tenure; working toward tenure		76
Without tenure; tenure not available		78

Housing and Meals

Arkansas Tech provides on-campus housing for 2,246 of its 6,510 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Arkansas Tech Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. Arkansas Tech is in the Gulf South Conference for major sports.

Arkansas Tech offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 128 male students received the aid (men were 73% of those receiving aid) and 47 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 27% of students receiving such aid) .

Arkansas Tech Admissions (2007)

Applicants	Admitted
Men	90%
Women	92%
All	91%

SAT Test Scores:

SAT	Middle 50%
Verbal	350-520
Math	430-620

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (32 awarded)

Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations

ART STUDIES (13 awarded)

Art/Art Studies

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (13 awarded)

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (111 awarded)

Accounting
Business Administration and Management
Management Information Systems

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (50 awarded)

Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer and Information Sciences
Information Technology

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (316 awarded)

Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented
Educational Leadership and Administration
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Speech Teacher Education
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor

ENGINEERING (45 awarded)

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Mechanical Engineering

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (29 awarded)

Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Industrial Technology/Technician
Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (14 awarded)

Child Development

HOSPITALITY (6 awarded)

Hospitality Administration/Management

LIBERAL ARTS (273 awarded)

Creative Writing
Economics
English Language and Literature
Foreign Languages and Literatures
General Studies
History
International/Global Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
Sociology
Speech and Rhetorical Studies

MATHEMATICS (2 awarded)

Mathematics

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (44 awarded)

Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician

MEDIA (22 awarded)

Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (30 awarded)

Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (8 awarded)

Medical/Clinical Assistant

MEDICINE (15 awarded)

Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences

MUSIC (6 awarded)

Music

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (121 awarded)

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (27 awarded)

Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (32 awarded)

Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

PRODUCTION TRADES (6 awarded)

Welding Technology/Welder

SCIENCE (67 awarded)

Biology/Biological Sciences
Chemistry
Conservation Biology
Geology/Earth Science
Physical Sciences

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (34 awarded)

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Security and Protective Services

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (23 awarded)

Psychology