Arkansas Tech University Tuition & Completion (2026)
Arkansas Tech University is a public community college in Russellville, Arkansas, serving roughly 5,388 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $12,970 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $8,674. Student demographics in federal data include White (71.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (12.3%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $8,674
- 2024 Average Net Price: $12,970 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 95.89% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 5,388 83.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 48.56%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
- First-Generation Students: 45.7%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 5.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 11.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 99.4%
- Average SAT Score: 1049
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 9,315
- Applicants (IPEDS): 4,904
- Room & Board: $10,338 annual estimate
Arkansas Tech University: what the data shows
Common questions about Arkansas Tech University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Arkansas Tech University?
Arkansas Tech University is located in Russellville, AR (ZIP 72801).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is Arkansas Tech University public or private?
Arkansas Tech University is a Public institution.
How much does Arkansas Tech University cost?
Published tuition: $8,674 in-state, $14,668 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $12,970.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $12,426 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $11,165 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $13,130 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $14,675 |
| $110,001+ | $15,543 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $34,696.
How hard is it to get into Arkansas Tech University?
Admission rate: 95.89%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1049.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Arkansas Tech University?
Total enrollment: 5,388 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 9,315 students.
Graduate enrollment: 601 students.
About 83% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Arkansas Tech University?
150%-time completion rate: 48.56%.
First-year retention: 74.1%.
What do graduates of Arkansas Tech University earn?
Median earnings: $37,638 six years after entry; $41,766 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $21,000.
33.89% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Arkansas Tech University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- General Studies (1,390 completions)
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary (347 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (259 completions)
- Information Technology (229 completions)
- Special Education and Teaching, General (197 completions)
- Organizational Leadership (129 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Programs (111 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (111 completions)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (100 completions)
- Computer Programming/Programmer, General (98 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Arkansas Tech University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 95.89%; completion rate 48.56%; median earnings $41,766 at 10 years; net price $12,970. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$8,674
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Arkansas Tech University was $8,674.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$12,970
2024 Value
In 2024 Arkansas Tech University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,970.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$51,880 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$12,970 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$34,696 4-Year In-State Tuition
$58,672 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$10,338 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,250 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$20,262 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$81,048 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Arkansas Tech University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
33.89% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
26.37% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Arkansas Tech University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Arkansas Tech University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $5,598 | $10,374 | $9,128 |
| 2014 | $5,862 | $10,878 | $10,205 |
| 2015 | $6,192 | $11,352 | $10,303 |
| 2016 | $6,624 | $11,880 | $11,614 |
| 2017 | $7,104 | $12,528 | $11,985 |
| 2018 | $7,254 | $12,678 | $12,362 |
| 2019 | $7,668 | $13,236 | $10,772 |
| 2020 | $7,668 | $13,236 | $11,721 |
| 2021 | $7,900 | $13,636 | $12,191 |
| 2022 | $8,071 | $13,891 | $13,765 |
| 2023 | $8,508 | $14,502 | $12,171 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
95.89% Acceptance Rate
4,904 Total Applicants
4,722 Students Admitted
1,467 First-Time Students Enrolled
31.07% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1049
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Arkansas Tech University reported total enrollment of about 5,388 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 42% male and 58% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (71.6%), Hispanic or Latino (12.3%), and Black or African American (5.8%). About 33.89% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 45.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
83.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Arkansas Tech University in 2024 is 5,388 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 9,315 students. Graduate enrollment is about 601 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
74.1%
2024 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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 71.6%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
31.79% 100% Completion Time
48.56% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 31.79% of students graduating from Arkansas Tech University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- General Studies: 42% male / 58% female
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary: 16% male / 84% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 56% male / 44% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Arkansas Tech University.
Return on Investment
$21,000 Median Student Debt
$41,766 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
50.28% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
705.05% Return on Investment
5.0 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Arkansas Tech University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 119 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. General Studies: 1,390 completions
2. Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary: 347 completions
3. Business Administration and Management, General: 259 completions
4. Information Technology: 229 completions
5. Special Education and Teaching, General: 197 completions
6. Organizational Leadership: 129 completions
7. Health Professions and Related Programs: 111 completions
8. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 111 completions
9. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 100 completions
Most popular programs at Arkansas Tech University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Arkansas Tech University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Arkansas Tech University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 99.4%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,047
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,524
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Arkansas Tech University is a public institution located in Russellville, AR, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were General Studies, Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary, Business Administration and Management, General. Enrollment is approximately 5,388 students. Student body composition includes White (71.6%), Hispanic or Latino (12.3%), Black or African American (5.8%). The admission rate is 95.89%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1049. The 150%-time completion rate is 48.56%. Approximately 33.89% of students receive Pell Grants. About 45.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
Location
Russellville, AR 72801
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 119 distinct degree programs, Arkansas Tech University provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Arkansas Tech University located?
Arkansas Tech University is located in Russellville, AR.
What is Arkansas Tech University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Arkansas Tech University is 95.9% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 4,904 applicants and 4,722 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Arkansas Tech University cost?
Reported tuition is $8,674 and average net price is $12,970 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $10,338 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Arkansas Tech University?
Arkansas Tech University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 9,315 students, White (71.6%), Hispanic or Latino (12.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Arkansas Tech University?
About 45.7% of students at Arkansas Tech University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Arkansas Tech University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Arkansas Tech University reports midpoint SAT about 1049.
What do graduates of Arkansas Tech University earn?
Median earnings are $37,638 six years after entry and $41,766 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Arkansas Tech University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 48.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Arkansas Tech University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $21,000.
Is Arkansas Tech University public or private?
Arkansas Tech University is a public institution located in Russellville, AR.
Is Arkansas Tech University an HBCU?
No. Arkansas Tech University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Arkansas Tech University a tribal college?
No. Arkansas Tech University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Arkansas college costs
- Arkansas colleges by ROI
- Arkansas trade schools profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Arkansas
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.