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# Arkansas Tech University

Public regional university in rural Arkansas with open admissions and low in-state tuition of $5,995.

## Record

- **Coordinates**: 35.296091, -93.137172

### Summary

Public regional university in rural Arkansas with open admissions and low in-state tuition of $5,995.

### Description

Arkansas Tech University is a public four-year institution in Russellville, Arkansas, offering liberal arts and sciences programs to a student body of nearly 9,500 undergraduates and graduate students. The university serves students across Arkansas and beyond with accessible admissions and a focus on general studies and humanities.

In-state tuition is $5,995 annually, with total cost of attendance including room and board at $16,483 for in-state students and $22,477 for out-of-state students. Admissions are open, with an acceptance rate of 96.3 percent. The 75th percentile ACT composite score is 24, reflecting the broad range of academic preparation among admitted students.

This institution is best suited for students seeking an affordable entry point to a four-year degree in a small-town setting. If you are considering Arkansas Tech, ask about academic support services, as the university's open admissions model means students arrive with varying levels of preparation. Visit the official website at atu.edu for more information.

### Attributes

- **Unit ID**: 106,467
- **State**: AR
- **City**: Russellville
- **Address**: 305 West Q Street
- **Zip Code**: 72801
- **Sector Group**: Public 4-Year or Above
- **Official Website**: https://www.atu.edu/
- **HBCU**: No
- **Tribal College**: No
- **Setting**: Town
- **Annual In-State Tuition**: $5,995
- **Annual Out-of-State Tuition**: $11,989
- **Total Cost of Attendance (In-State)**: $16,483
- **Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State)**: $22,477
- **Room and Board**: $10,488
- **Total Student Enrollment**: 9,487
- **Acceptance Rate**: 96.3%
- **SAT Reading 75th Percentile**: 580
- **SAT Math 75th Percentile**: 570
- **ACT Composite 75th Percentile**: 24
- **Endowment (End of Year)**: $192,637,393
- **Carnegie Classification**: Mixed Undergraduate/Graduate-Master's Large/Medium
- **Research Activity Tier**: No research designation
- **Economic Mobility Index**: Opportunity Colleges and Universities – Higher Access, Higher Earnings
- **Primary Undergraduate Major**: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities