Arkansas Tech University, AR
Public
4-Year • Medium • Primarily Residential
Master's College and University
Not Selective • Low Transfer-In
Main Campus
Arkansas Tech University Rankings
Affordability82
Selectivity9
Retention26
Graduation1
Earnings19
Diversity30
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Arkansas Tech University
38%
Bachelor’s
26%
Associate’s
35%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences1%
Business, Management, Marketing9%
Communication, Journalism2%
Computer and Information Sciences3%
Construction Trades<1%
Education5%
Engineering4%
Engineering Technologies2%
English Language and Literature1%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs23%
History1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting6%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities20%
Mathematics and Statistics<1%
Mechanic and Repair Technologies3%
Multi-disciplinary Studies7%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies<1%
Personal and Culinary Services<1%
Physical Sciences1%
Precision Production2%
Psychology3%
Public Administration and Social Service<1%
Social Sciences2%
Visual and Performing Arts1%
Admissions
Getting into Arkansas Tech University
90%
Admission Rate
535
Median SAT Math
495
Median SAT Reading
22
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)440–630
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)410–580
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)18–25
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Arkansas Tech University
$7K
In-State Tuition
$13K
Out-of-State Tuition
$19K
Average Total Cost
$12K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $11K | $12K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $11K | $12K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $13K | $14K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $15K | $15K | $19K |
| >$110K | $15K | $16K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Arkansas Tech University
41%
Receive Federal Loans
$12K
Median Federal Debt
56%
Repayment Rate
$212
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 47% | 62% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 18% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 11% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 8% | 8% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $12K | $9K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $12K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $11K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $13K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $10K | $9K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $34K | $23K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $22K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 60% | 49% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 56% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 54% | 47% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 57% | 49% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Arkansas Tech University
70%
Retention Rate
23%
Transfer Rate
27%
Withdrawal Rate
40%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 26% | 29% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 40% | 46% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 44% | 46% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 53% | 31% | 53% |
| Black | 18% | 27% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 44% | 38% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33% | 45% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 33% | 32% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 33% | 40% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 35% | 33% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Arkansas Tech University
89%
Employment Rate
$29K
Median Salary
$17K
25 Pctl Salary
$41K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 89% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 87% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 87% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 88% | 81% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 85% | 80% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $6K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $17K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $29K | $24K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $41K | $37K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $54K | $50K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $29K | $24K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $32K | $27K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $34K | $29K | $35K |
Students
Students at Arkansas Tech University
7,896
Undergraduates
77%
Full-time Undergrads
23
Avg Entry Age
950
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 55% | 67% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 45% | 33% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 7% | 30% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 75% | 57% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7% | 7% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 4% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% | 3% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 39% | 50% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 19% | 20% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 13% | 13% | 14% |
| >$110K | 11% | 14% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Arkansas Tech University, AR
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