Arkansas Tech University

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a self-contained town.

Overview

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.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in 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.
• Numerous part-time students.

School characteristics:

• The school is public.
• Academic calender: Semester.
• Carnegie classification: Masters Colleges and Universities I.

Features of note:

• The school offers a faculty tenure system.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Campus housing is available.
• Students have meal (board) plans.
• Students may study abroad.
• Distance learning is available.
• Weekend study is an option.
• Part-time classes are available.
• ROTC.
• Athlete financial aid is awarded.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 7,492 in 2009-2010 (6,862 full-time equivalent).

About 49% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 51% of the class.

Undergrads are 91% of enrolled students and graduate students are 9%.

Students under 25 years old represent 77% of the student body. About 6% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Among freshmen students, 95% are full-time and 5% are part-time.

Admissions Summary (2009-2010)

SAT Test Scores:

Room and Board

Arkansas Tech provides on-campus housing for 2,452 of its 6,862 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).

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

Athletics

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

The school 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) .

Graduate School Focus

Arkansas Tech offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.

The school's Graduate School Carnegie Classification is Postbaccalaureate With Arts & Sciences (Education Dominant).

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (33 awarded)

• Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations

ART STUDIES (26 awarded)

• Art/Art Studies

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (12 awarded)

• Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (125 awarded)

• Accounting
• Business Administration and Management
• Management Information Systems

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (62 awarded)

• Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
• Computer and Information Sciences
• Information Technology

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (20 awarded)

• Natural Resources/Conservation

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (0 awarded)

• Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (312 awarded)

• Art Teacher Education
• Biology Teacher Education
• Business Teacher Education
• Chemistry 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
• Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
• Social Studies Teacher Education
• Speech Teacher Education
• Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods
• Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor

ENGINEERING (42 awarded)

• Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
• Engineering Physics
• Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (27 awarded)

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

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (6 awarded)

• Child Development

HOSPITALITY (5 awarded)

• Hospitality Administration/Management

LIBERAL ARTS (308 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
• Spanish Language and Literature
• Speech and Rhetorical Studies

MATHEMATICS (4 awarded)

• Mathematics

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (39 awarded)

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

MEDIA (21 awarded)

• Journalism
• Mass Communication/Media Studies

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (39 awarded)

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

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (3 awarded)

• Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
• Medical/Clinical Assistant

MEDICINE (42 awarded)

• Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences

MUSIC (10 awarded)

• Music

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (209 awarded)

• Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
• Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
• Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
• Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (41 awarded)

• Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
• Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (57 awarded)

• Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

PRODUCTION TRADES (10 awarded)

• Welding Technology/Welder

SCIENCE (55 awarded)

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

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (55 awarded)

• Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
• Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
• Security and Protective Services

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (34 awarded)

• Physical Therapist Assistant
• Psychology