Arkansas Tech University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,736

3.02% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$11,097

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.63%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

94.4%

6,218 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

9,640

57.6% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

42.9%

706 Graduates

About

Arkansas Tech University is a higher education institution located in Pope County, AR. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Arkansas Tech University were General Studies (624 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (51 degrees), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (31 degrees).

In 2021, 3,675 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Arkansas Tech University. 61.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,836 degrees), 9.03 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (314 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Arkansas Tech University is $5,736, which is $−17,448 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Arkansas Tech University is $5,736, which is $−17,448 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,097.

In 2021, 72% of undergraduate students attending Arkansas Tech University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 32% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,736

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Arkansas Tech University was $5,736. The cost of tuition at Arkansas Tech University is $−17,448 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$11,097

2021 Value

1.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Arkansas Tech University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,097. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Arkansas Tech University grew by 1.6%.

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

$10,733

Room and Board

$1,240

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Arkansas Tech University was of $10,733 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 6.01% between 2020 and 2021.

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

72%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

32%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

72% of undergraduate students at Arkansas Tech University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 5.88% with respect to 2020, when 68% 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.

1.63%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Arkansas Tech University was 1.63%, which represents 40 out of the 2455 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 6,218 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 12.9% annual growth. Out of those 6,218 applicants, 5,868 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 94.4% acceptance rate.

There were 9,640 students enrolled at Arkansas Tech University in 2021.

Arkansas Tech University has an overall enrollment yield of 23.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

94.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

5,868

Accepted Out of 6,218

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Arkansas Tech University was 94.4% (5,868 admissions from 6,218 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 97.7%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 12.9%, while admissions declined by −15.8%..

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.

Enrollment

Arkansas Tech University had a total enrollment of 9,640 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Arkansas Tech University is 5,550 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,090. This means that 57.6% of students enrolled at Arkansas Tech University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Arkansas Tech University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 75% White, 9.74% Hispanic or Latino, 6.31% Black or African American, 4.42% Two or More Races, 1.52% Asian, 0.747% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0726% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Arkansas Tech University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (40.5%), followed by White Male (32.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.67%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (34.9%), followed by White Female (27.6%) and Black or African American Male (7.89%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

57.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Arkansas Tech University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 9,640 students. The full-time enrollment at Arkansas Tech University is 5,550 and the part-time enrollment is 4,090. This means that 57.6% of students enrolled at Arkansas Tech University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% 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

63%

2021 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 63%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), 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 (2021)

White
7,229 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
939 enrolled students
Black or African American
608 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Arkansas Tech University is 75% White, 9.74% Hispanic or Latino, 6.31% Black or African American, 4.42% Two or More Races, 1.52% Asian, 0.747% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0726% 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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 2021, 877 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 (2,836 degrees awarded). There were 9.03 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (314 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Arkansas Tech University is General Studies (624 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (51 degrees) and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (31 degrees).

In 2021, 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 Agriculture (50 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (378 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (632 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 (1,701,544 people), Registered nurses (1,392,256 people), Secondary school teachers (426,966 people), Education administrators (277,406 people), and Other managers (210,386 people).

The most specialized majors at Arkansas Tech University in 2021 are Agriculture (50 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (378 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (632 degrees), Precision Production (60 degrees), and Protective Services (158 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Nurse anesthetists, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Arkansas Tech University are Agriculture (50 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (378 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (632 degrees), Precision Production (60 degrees), and Protective Services (158 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (2,962,390 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,588,971 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (384,404 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (381,634 people), and Outpatient care centers (273,582 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 (2021)

Registered Nursing
122 degree-majors awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
111 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
88 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Arkansas Tech University was Registered Nursing with 122 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,399

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

2,276

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 1,399 degrees were awarded to men at Arkansas Tech University, which is 0.615 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,276).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 255 degrees were awarded to men at Arkansas Tech University in General Studies, which is 0.691 times less than the 369 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 369 degrees were awarded to men at Arkansas Tech University in General Studies, which is 1.45 times more than the 255 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

25%

100% Completion Time

40%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 25% of students graduating from Arkansas Tech University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 40% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 42% 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 2021 at Arkansas Tech University is Male and Asian (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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 (2021)

White
2,836 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
314 degrees awarded
Black or African American
181 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Arkansas Tech University is white (2,836 degrees awarded). There were 9.03 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (314 degrees).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
1,777 degrees awarded
White Male
1,059 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
204 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Arkansas Tech University is white female (1,777 degrees awarded). There were 1.68 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1059 degrees).

Operations

Arkansas Tech University has an endowment valued at nearly $63.2M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.36M (3.73%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Arkansas Tech University had a total salary expenditure of 144M. Arkansas Tech University employs 96 Assistant professors, 77 Associate professors and 64 Professors. Most academics at Arkansas Tech University are Male Assistant professor (54), Female Assistant professor (42), and Male Professor (41).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Arkansas Tech University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 106 employees, Service, with 73 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 65 employees.

Endowment

$63.2M

2021 Endowment

28.7%

growth from 2020

Arkansas Tech University has an endowment valued at about $63.2M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Arkansas Tech University grew 28.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $12.7M 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

$54.3M

2021 Salaries

2.96%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Arkansas Tech University paid a median of $54.3M in salaries, which represents 37.8% of their overall expenditure ($144M) and a 2.96% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$21.1M

Instructional Salaries

336

Number of Employees

In 2021, Arkansas Tech University paid a total of $21.1M to 336 employees working as instructors, which represents 38.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

96 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

106 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Arkansas Tech University were Assistant professor with 96 employees, Associate professor with 77 employees, and Professor with 64 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Arkansas Tech University were Office and Administrative Support with 106 employees, Service with 73 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 65 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Arkansas Tech University was Male Assistant professor with 54 employees, Female Assistant professor with 42 employees, and Male Professor with 41 employees.

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