Study at Arkansas Tech University
Arkansas Tech University was established as the Second District Agricultural School in 1909. The first classes were held here on October 26, 1910. It was named the Arkansas Polytechnic College in 1925 and adopted its current name on July 9, 1976. In addition to its main campus in Russellville, Arkansas, the university also has a small satellite campus in Ozark, Arkansas. ATU is organized into the following academic divisions: -
Graduate School
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School of Business
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School of Community Education and Professional Development
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School of Education
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School of Liberal and Fine Arts
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School of Physical and Life Sciences
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School of Systems Science
ATU participates in NCAA Division II athletics. The university is a member of the Gulf South Conference. The men's and women's sports teams sponsored by ATU include football, baseball, volleyball, golf, tennis, softball, cross country and basketball.
Profile of Arkansas Tech UniversityArkansas Tech is in Russellville, AR. Russellville is a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Arkansas Tech issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Post-Master's certificate.
Course Topics
The school offers many Course Topics. Fields of study in vogue at Arkansas Tech include education and teaching and mechanics and repair.
Arkansas Tech Selectivity
Not all applicants to the school are accepted. The top quarter of students at Arkansas Tech scored at least 520 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 430 to 620 in 2007.
FacultyThe most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Student Enrolment
Approximately 7, 476 students study at Arkansas Tech .
Student LifeThe school makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at Arkansas Tech can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in Gulf South Conference athletics.
Arkansas Tech Tuition and AffordabilityIn-state students appreciate the low tuition rate.
Arkansas Tech Programs and Degrees | General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors | | Education and Teaching | 316 | early childhood education, physical education teaching, instructional media design, ESL instruction, educational administration, college student Counselling, music teaching, social studies teaching, . . . | | Liberal Arts | 273 | history, English, interdisciplinary studies, general studies, speech and rhetoric, sociology, economics, foreign language and literature, . . . | | Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 121 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic | | Business and Management | 111 | business management, accounting, MIS | | Science | 67 | biology, conservation biology, chemistry, geology, physical sciences | | Computer Science and Engineering | 50 | information technology, computer and info science, systems analyst | | Engineering | 45 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering | | Mechanics and Repair | 44 | autobody repair, automobile mechanics, HVAC | | Security and Law Enforcement | 34 | security and protective services, criminal justice and safety | | office and Administration | 32 | administrative assistant | | Agricultural Science and Management | 32 | agricultural operations | | Medical administration | 30 | medical secretary, medical records admin, medical transcription | | Engineering Technician | 29 | industrial tech, nuclearn engineering tech, electrical/electronic tech, electronics tech | | Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 27 | parks and recreation management, rehabilitation | | Therapy and Counselling | 23 | psychology | | Media | 22 | journalism, mass communication | | Medicine | 15 | health professions | | Family and Social Work | 14 | child development | | Art Studies | 13 | art studies | | Beauty and Cosmetology | 13 | cosmetology | | Medical Support and Technology | 8 | medical assistant | | Hospitality | 6 | hospitality management | | Production Trades | 6 | welding | | Music | 6 | music | | Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
Contact: Arkansas Tech
Arkansas Tech University
Administration Bldg 200; 1506 N Boulder
Ave
Russellville, AR 72801-2222
General Phone: (479) 968-0389
http: //www.atu.edu
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