Arkansas Tech University is a public university in US which offers programs at the associate, certificate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate and educational specialist levels. In the Fall intake, a total of 7,228 students applied for Arkansas Tech University admissions. Out of the total applications received, 95% were accepted by the University while 31% enrolled. 

The tech university has a low level of competition and a less selective admission policy. The University has a total enrollment of 11,829 students comprising 11,015 undergraduate students and 814 graduate students. The University has a student to faculty ratio of 18:1.

Some points to be kept in mind while applying to Arkansas Tech University are as follows:

  • Applications for admission to the university are accepted for the fall, summer and spring sessions.
  • Applicants are required to submit ACT or SAT scores along with academic transcripts. The ACT writing score is not required.
  • For unconditional admission, a minimum high school GPA of 2.0 on 4.0 or ACT composite score of 19 or SAT score of 1010 or above is required.
  • International students who have not taken the ACT or SAT can take the ACCUPLACER test upon arrival at the campus for proper academic advising and course placement.
  • Entering graduate students must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 on 3.0 in the last 30 hours of the undergraduate coursework.
  • GRE/ MAT scores are required for admission to most graduate programs.
  • All international applicants must submit TOEFL scores or equivalent as proof of English language proficiency.

Highlights

Admission portal online
Application fees 25 USD
Intake seasons  Spring / Fall
Acceptance rate  Up to 94.7%
Average SAT score  2400
Average ACT score 22
Mode of payment Credit card/ e-check payments
Financial aids Educational student loans, grants, third parties, and various scholarships

Arkansas Tech University Admission Deadlines

The applicants are requested to apply and fill all the necessary forms before the deadline of admission at Arkansas Tech University. No late applications are to be entertained by the college authority.

Semester Application Deadlines
Spring November 1
Summer March 1 (for English Language Institute)
April 1(for University admission)
Fall June 1

Arkansas Tech University International Student Admissions

The university welcomes all the students from various parts of the world and pays equal respect and attention to each one of them. The university expects the International students to fill in the application forms and submit the required documents three months before the deadline.

Application Portal: Online

Application Fee: 25 USD

Academic Requirements:

The required documents include:

  • A copy of admission application form in pdf format
  • Official transcripts, official test scores of SAT or ACT and other appeared exams
  • Official TOEFL scores
  • A financial guarantee statement
  • Proof of immunization.

The international students are also granted various financial aids like educational student loans, grants, third parties, and scholarships by the business school administration.

Student Visa Requirements

A visa is a document that actually allows the issued student to travel to a foreign country. So, for international students, a visa and the immigration certificate as a proof is really important. The documents listed below are extremely important to get submitted for the international applicants.

  • Immigration certificate
  • A copy of the visa
  • A copy of the passport
  • Proof of immunization
  • Current contact details
  • Original identity proof
  • Receipt of the online payment
  • Pdf of the application form

Arkansas Tech University Undergraduate Admissions

Arkansas Tech University offers undergraduate courses in Accounting/Finance and Economics, Agriculture. The University also offers 23 associate degrees in Ozark campus and eight in Russellville campus along with 42 certificate programs. Entering freshmen may be eligible for unconditional admission by fulfilling exam scores and GPA criterion as specified by the University.

Where to Apply: Online Application

Application Fee: None

Admission Requirements: Applicants must submit the following documents at the time of admission:

  • Completed application for admission
  • Documents showing completion of secondary school.
  • Students having scores as per Advanced Placement (AP), College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or International Baccalaureate must submit original score reports or certified copy from high school for the award of credit.
  • College entrance exam scores
  • English proficiency test scores (for international students)

The minimum criteria to be fulfilled for unconditional admission are as follows:

  • Academic record of high school with minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 on 4.0 or minimum GED score of 580; or
  • ACT score of 19 or SAT score of 1010 on 1600 (1330 on former SAT exam of 2400) or Next Generation ACCUPLACER score of 24

Arkansas Tech University Graduate Admissions

The graduate aspirants aspiring to study in the US are requested to know some of the facts before taking admission at the university.

Admission Portal: Online

Admission Fee: 50 USD

Undergraduate and Graduate Academic Requirements:

  • A copy of admission application form in pdf format
  • GRE or GMAT scores
  • Domestic students are not required to appear for the English proficiency test
  • A financial guarantee statement
  • Proof of immunization.

The following are the programs the Arkansas Tech University offers :

Requirements  MS in accounting MBA  Masters in engineering Masters in education MA in psychology 
Transcripts  Required  Required  Required  Required  Required 
GMAT/ GRE Required Required Required Required Required
Work experience 2 years  2 years 2+ years Not Required  Not Required 
Admission interview By invitation only By invitation only By invitation only By invitation only By invitation only

The Arkansas Tech University welcomes all the desiring and deserving applicants with warm welcomes. If you are someone who wants to get enrolled in this spectacular university, do not forget to fill in the application admission forms prior to the deadline. You can always come back to Collegedunia’s space for more information and updates about the university. For further updates, the students or the applicants can email to imsso@atu.edu. Apart from this, the university also offers quite a few online programs under certain departments.

FAQs

Ques. How can I get my registration code?

Ans. You can get your registration code from the academic advisor during preregistration.

Ques. How do I change my major?

Ans. You can change your major by a very simple procedure. Just click on https://www.atu.edu/registrar/forms/major_change.pdf and follow the instructions.

Ques. How can I undertake my online courses?

Ans. Students can use personal computers of the latest versions to undertake the online courses. If a student uses a Macbook, he/she can use the OS X 10.10 or higher.

Ques. How to save a file off the internet?

Ans. one cam right click on the filename and click on “save target as” to save the file off the internet.

Ques. What is the cost to visit the ATU health & wellness centre?

Ans. To visit the health & wellness centre, the students are not charged a penny unless they are getting immunised. The cost depends on which vaccines are being used.

Ques. What are the minimum requirements for a graduate applicant?

Ans. The applicant should hold a bachelor’s degree from a reputed college verifies by a transcript, have a minimum of 2.5 grade point out of 3.0 and meet other admission requirements like GRE marks and other samples.

Ques. What is a program of study?

Ans. A program of study refers to the curriculum specific to a degree program.