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Arkansas Tech University

Public Russellville, AR · Town · Southeast · 100% data reported · Agent Insights
49%
Graduation Rate
$41,766
Earnings (10yr)
$12,970
Net Price
96%
Acceptance Rate

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Overview

Arkansas Tech University has an acceptance rate of 96%, making it highly accessible for students. With an enrollment of 5,388, it offers a welcoming community for those seeking higher education in a variety of fields. The university emphasizes programs in Humanities, Health Professions, Business & Marketing, Computer Science & IT, and Mechanic & Repair Tech.

Graduates from Arkansas Tech University earn a median salary of $41,766 ten years after entering the workforce. While the graduation rate sits at 49%, the university attracts a diverse student body, including 34% of students who receive Pell Grants. This indicates a commitment to supporting students from lower-income backgrounds, although mobility data is not available to measure long-term economic advancement for graduates.

The net price for attending Arkansas Tech is $12,970, with a median student debt of $21,000 upon graduation. Students who thrive here typically seek a practical education with career-oriented programs and appreciate the affordability of a public university. The supportive environment and variety of programs make it a suitable choice for those looking to enter the job market with a solid foundation.

Rankings

How Arkansas Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation49%Earnings 10yr$42KNet Price$13KRetention74%Median Debt$21KPell Grant Rate34%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$12K$0-30K$11K$30-48K$13K$48-75K$16K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%1347.5%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%1571.1%MOBILITY211.72%

Cost & Financial Aid

$8,674
In-State Tuition
$14,668
Out-of-State
$12,970
Avg Net Price
$21,000
Median Debt
34%
Pell Grant Rate
26%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$12,426
Family Income $0–$30K
$11,165
Family Income $30K–$48K
$13,130
Family Income $48K–$75K
$15,543
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$37,638
6 Years After Entry
$40,016
8 Years
$41,766
10 Years
0.5x
Debt-to-Earnings
56%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$37,638 6yr $40,016 8yr $41,766 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

211.72%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
1571.1%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
1347.5%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$63,200
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.18
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
-0.00
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
8.9%
Volunteering Rate
0.99
Support Ratio
Community support

Innovation

Data: Opportunity Insights Patent & Innovation Data

0.260%
Inventor Rate
13
Total Patents
21
Total Citations

Academics & Admissions

Acceptance Rate 96%
Retention Rate 74%
SAT Average 1049
SAT Range 880–1100
ACT Range 17–23
Full-Time Faculty 99%
Faculty Salary (mo) $7,047
Diversity Index 0.47
First-Gen Students 46%

Top Programs

Humanities 31%
Health Professions 23%
Business & Marketing 12%
Computer Science & IT 6%
Mechanic & Repair Tech 3%
Education 3%
Criminal Justice 3%
Precision Production 2%