Arkansas Tech University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,995

3.01% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$11,443

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.0429%

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

96.3%

4,904 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

9,487

53.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

43%

650 Graduates

About

Arkansas Tech University is a higher education institution located in Pope County, AR. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Arkansas Tech University were General Studies (1,011 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (103 degrees), and Information Technology (64 degrees).

In 2023, 4,066 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Arkansas Tech University. 58.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,967 degrees), 6.77 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (438 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Arkansas Tech University is $5,995, which is $−18,580 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Arkansas Tech University was 0.0429%, corresponding to 1 out of the 2,333 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Arkansas Tech University is $5,995, which is $18,580 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,443.

In 2023, 67% of undergraduate students attending Arkansas Tech University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 28% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,995

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Arkansas Tech University was $5,995. The cost of tuition at Arkansas Tech University is $−18,580 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Arkansas Tech University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$11,443

2023 Value

4.77%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Arkansas Tech University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,443. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Arkansas Tech University grew by 4.77%.

This chart compares the average net price of Arkansas Tech University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,756

Room and Board

$1,240

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Arkansas Tech University was of $11,756 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.55% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,240. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Arkansas Tech University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

67%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

28%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

67% of undergraduate students at Arkansas Tech University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 5.63% with respect to 2022, when 71% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Arkansas Tech University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.0429%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Arkansas Tech University was 0.0429%, which represents 1 out of the 2333 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Arkansas Tech University received 4,904 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 14.9% annual growth. Out of those 4,904 applicants, 4,722 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 96.3% acceptance rate.

There were 9,487 students enrolled at Arkansas Tech University in 2023. 2% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Arkansas Tech University has an overall enrollment yield of 31.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

96.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

4,722

Accepted Out of 4,904

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Arkansas Tech University was 96.3% (4,722 admissions from 4,904 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 94.4%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 14.9%, while admissions declined by 13.2%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Arkansas Tech University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

2% of enrolled first-time students at Arkansas Tech University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Arkansas Tech University had a total enrollment of 9,487 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Arkansas Tech University is 5,094 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,393. This means that 53.7% of students enrolled at Arkansas Tech University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Arkansas Tech University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 73.2% White, 11.3% Hispanic or Latino, 5.9% Black or African American, 4.73% Two or More Races, 1.75% Asian, 0.854% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0316% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Arkansas Tech University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (41.1%), followed by White Male (30.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.58%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (26.4%), followed by White Male (17.8%) and Black or African American Male (6.93%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

53.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Arkansas Tech University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 9,487 students. The full-time enrollment at Arkansas Tech University is 5,094 and the part-time enrollment is 4,393. This means that 53.7% of students enrolled at Arkansas Tech University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Arkansas Tech University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

71%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Arkansas Tech University was 71%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Arkansas Tech University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Arkansas Tech University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
6,941 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,069 enrolled students
Black or African American
560 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Arkansas Tech University is 73.2% White, 11.3% Hispanic or Latino, 5.9% Black or African American, 4.73% Two or More Races, 1.75% Asian, 0.854% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0316% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 660 more women than men received degrees from Arkansas Tech University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Arkansas Tech University is white (2,967 degrees awarded). There were 6.77 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (438 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Arkansas Tech University is General Studies (1,011 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (103 degrees) and Information Technology (64 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Arkansas Tech University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,014 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (348 degrees), and Precision Production (67 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Arkansas Tech University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,533,620 people), Software developers (605,306 people), Secondary school teachers (497,304 people), Education administrators (268,078 people), and Other managers (263,568 people).

The most specialized majors at Arkansas Tech University in 2023 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,014 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (348 degrees), Precision Production (67 degrees), Protective Services (134 degrees), and Education (315 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Arkansas Tech University are Surgeons, Physicians, Skincare specialists, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, and Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys

The most specialized majors at Arkansas Tech University are Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,014 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (348 degrees), Precision Production (67 degrees), Protective Services (134 degrees), and Education (315 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Arkansas Tech University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,049,710 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,700,008 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (402,820 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (401,941 people), and Outpatient care centers (320,196 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Arkansas Tech University.

Most Common (2023)

General Studies
1,011 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
103 degrees awarded
Information Technology
64 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Arkansas Tech University was General Studies with 1,011 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Arkansas Tech University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,703

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

2,363

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,703 degrees were awarded to men at Arkansas Tech University, which is 0.721 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,363).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Arkansas Tech University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 439 degrees were awarded to men at Arkansas Tech University in General Studies, which is 0.767 times less than the 572 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 572 degrees were awarded to men at Arkansas Tech University in General Studies, which is 1.3 times more than the 439 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

29%

100% Completion Time

43%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 29% of students graduating from Arkansas Tech University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 43% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 44% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Arkansas Tech University is Male and Asian (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,967 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
438 degrees awarded
Black or African American
195 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Arkansas Tech University is white (2,967 degrees awarded). There were 6.77 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (438 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
1,757 degrees awarded
White Male
1,210 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
258 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Arkansas Tech University is white female (1,757 degrees awarded). There were 1.45 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1,210 degrees).

Operations

Arkansas Tech University has an endowment valued at nearly $66.4M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 6.15M (9.26%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Arkansas Tech University had a total salary expenditure of 130M. Arkansas Tech University employs 73 Professors, 71 Associate professors and 65 No academic ranks. Most academics at Arkansas Tech University are Male Professor (49), Male Associate professor (37), and Female No academic rank (37).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Arkansas Tech University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 102 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 73 employees, and Management with 59 employees.

Endowment

$66.4M

2023 Endowment

6.4%

growth from 2022

Arkansas Tech University has an endowment valued at about $66.4M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Arkansas Tech University grew 6.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $16.7M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Arkansas Tech University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$53.2M

2023 Salaries

3.03%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Arkansas Tech University paid a median of $53.2M in salaries, which represents 41% of their overall expenditure ($130M) and a 3.03% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.98% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 2.96% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$19.2M

Instructional Salaries

305

Number of Employees

In 2023, Arkansas Tech University paid a total of $19.2M to 305 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

73 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

102 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Arkansas Tech University were Professor with 73 employees, Associate professor with 71 employees, and No academic rank with 65 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Arkansas Tech University were Office and Administrative Support with 102 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 73 employees, and Management with 59 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Female No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Arkansas Tech University was Male Professor with 49 employees, Male Associate professor with 37 employees, and Female No academic rank with 37 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Arkansas Tech University.

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