2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More

$11,097

Net Price

94%

Admitted

24%

Enrolled

48%

Graduation Rate

18/1

Student / Faculty

University Detail

Arkansas Tech University

is a public, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 9,640. In 2021, there were 78 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #11 in Arkansas and ranks #824 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.

Psychology Degrees Offered

Certificate, Bachelor, Master

Psychology Graduates

78

Total Enrollment

9,640

Type

Public, Four or more years

Institution Accreditation

Higher Learning Commission

Ranking for Arkansas Tech University

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#11

Arkansas Rank

Combining ranking factors for 20 schools that offer psychology degrees in Arkansas, Arkansas Tech University ranks #11.

#824

U.S. Rank

Combining ranking factors for 1,439 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., Arkansas Tech University ranks #824.

Psychology Programs Offered

For psychology degrees, Arkansas Tech University offers General Psychology at the certificate level. At the bachelor level, the university offers General Psychology. At the master level General Psychology are offered.

In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.

Psychology Graduates in 2021CERTBSMA
General Psychology2753
Total Graduates2753
US Department of Education

Admission, Enrollment, Graduation

In the fall of 2021, 6,218 students applied to the Arkansas Tech University. The university admitted 94% and 24% of those who were admitted also enrolled.

By comparison, the average number of applicants for Arkansas universities is 3,999. On average, all Arkansas institutions admit 66% and 34% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.

The percentage of Arkansas Tech University students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 63%. Compared to all Arkansas four or more years colleges, the percentage is 67%.

The overall graduation rate for Arkansas Tech University is 48%, compared to 46% for all Arkansas universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 51%.

  • Credits Accepted: Dual enrollment, Credit for life experiences, Advanced placement (AP) credits

Compare ATU to Arkansas Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees

Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Arkansas Tech University to the average of all Arkansas four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.

Why it Matters

Compare Admission and Enrollment

Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.

ATU

6,218

Applicants

94%

Percent Admitted

24%

Percent Enrolled

63%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

48%

Graduation Rate

AR Colleges

3,999

Applicants

66%

Percent Admitted

34%

Percent Enrolled

67%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

46%

Graduation Rate

Student & Faculty Information

In the fall of 2021, there were 338 or 62% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 203 or 38% part-time faculty members employed at Arkansas Tech University. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 338 or 62%.

Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.

Why it Matters

Compare Faculty Numbers

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.

ATU

18 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

62%

Percent Full-Time

38%

Percent Part-Time

62%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

AR Colleges

14 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

64%

Percent Full-Time

36%

Percent Part-Time

63%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

Tuition and Student Expenses

For the 2021-2022 academic year at Arkansas Tech University the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $5,736, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,240.

For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $5,414 and the average cost for graduate fees is $1,623.

In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Arkansas Tech University in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.

Expenses for Arkansas Tech University2021-2022
On Campus Room & Board$8,996
On-Campus Living Expenses$3,285
Total Living Expenses$12,281
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate$5,736
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate$1,240
Total Undergraduate Expenses$19,257
In-State, Graduate Tuition$5,414
In-State, Graduate Fees$1,623
Total Graduate Expenses$7,037
US Department of Education

Net Price

Average Net Price

The average net price to attend Arkansas Tech University is $11,097. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.

In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.

Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.

Net Price by Family Income

Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, the table below shows the average amount students pay to attend Arkansas Tech University presented by family income bracket.

Students may pay more or less depending on their individual circumstances; however, these are the average costs as tracked by the university and reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Average Net Price by Income2020-20212021-2022
$0 – $30,000$10,455$10,738
$30,001 – $48,000$10,800$11,363
$48,001 – $75,000$12,727$13,195
$75,001 – $110,000$14,283$14,377
$110,001 and more$14,374$14,535
US Department of Education

Compare Arkansas Tech University to all Arkansas universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.

For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.

Why it Matters

Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.

ATU

$19,257

Cost to Attend

$8,276

Average Financial Aid

94%

Percent Receiving Aid

$11,097

Net Price

AR Colleges

$27,424

Cost to Attend

$13,730

Average Financial Aid

97%

Percent Receiving Aid

$13,593

Average Net Price

Financial Aid

The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 1,579 or 94%.

The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 7,241 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $8,276.

All Undergraduate Students

Type of Aid# Receiving AidAverage Aid Received
Grant or Scholarship Aid7,241$8,276
Pell Grants3,592$4,545
Federal Student Loans3,258$6,606
US Department of Education

Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Arkansas Tech University to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.

We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.

Why it Matters

Compare Financial Aid

Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.

ATU

7,241

Grant or Scholarship Aid

51%

Grants or Scholarships

3,592

Number of Pell Grants

25%

Pell Grants

3,258

Federal Student Loans

23%

Federal Student Loans

AR Colleges

3,193

Grant or Scholarship Aid

52%

Grants or Scholarships

1,345

Number of Pell Grants

22%

Pell Grants

1,631

Federal Student Loans

26%

Federal Student Loans

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