Arkansas Tech University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families looking for lower cost. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 5,993 students.
About This School
Arkansas Tech University is a public institution located in Russellville, Arkansas with approximately 5,993 undergraduate students enrolled. Arkansas Tech University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 96%. The average net price after financial aid is $12,171 per year. The graduation rate is 49%, and the typical graduate earns $38,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
Arkansas Tech University (ATU) is a public university in Russellville, Arkansas, United States. The university offers programs at both baccalaureate and graduate levels in a range of fields. The Arkansas Tech University–Ozark Campus, a two-year satellite campus in the town of Ozark, primarily focuses on associate and certificate education.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $12,171/year average net cost and only $11,350 in median debt at graduation, this is one of the more affordable public university options you'll find. However, the 49% graduation rate is a real concern — nearly half of students who start here don't finish — and median earnings of $38,600 a decade out suggest limited financial upside for most graduates. Worth considering if cost is your primary driver and you have a clear plan to stay on track, but students with stronger academic profiles or career-specific goals may find better outcomes elsewhere.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Cost & Financial Aid
Financial Aid
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After Graduation
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (5,993 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Arkansas Tech University
Administration Bldg 200, 1509 N Boulder Ave
Russellville, AR 72801-2222
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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