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Arkansas Tech University

#763 in US ranking Russellville, AR
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$22,295
Tuition & fees
$9,582
Avg. aid
$8,851
Receiving aid
94%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
96%
SAT range
880–1100
ACT range
17–23

Outcomes

Graduation rate
49%
Median salary
$43,280
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Arkansas Tech University?

Homecoming is a recurring Arkansas Tech tradition that brings students, alumni, and athletics together. Its activities center on a scheduled homecoming period rather than a year-round program.

Students can also encounter recurring concerts, theater productions, and other events connected to the university's performing groups and academic calendar. Event schedules and formats change, so an applicant interested in a specific celebration or performance should use the current campus calendar rather than assume that a past year's lineup will repeat.

What are the student housing and dining options at Arkansas Tech University?

Arkansas Tech offers college-operated housing for undergraduates, including coeducational options, along with campus dining. Housing availability does not mean every applicant is guaranteed a particular building or room type.

Students comparing residential options should review each building's eligibility rules, contract dates, amenities, and application process. High-speed internet access is reported in housing units. Meal-plan requirements and dining access may depend on a student's residence and plan selection, so the housing contract and dining terms should be read together. Students considering off-campus housing should budget separately for utilities, food, transportation, and lease dates that may extend beyond the academic year.

Arkansas Tech University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

136

Arkansas Tech University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
17:1
Undergraduates living on campus
31%
Campus size
613 acres

Arkansas Tech University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 4

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Arkansas Tech University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Ross Pendergraft Library & Technology Center

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Arkansas Tech University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Arkansas Tech University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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