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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Arkansas Rank
Combining ranking factors for 20 schools that offer psychology degrees in Arkansas, Arkansas Tech University ranks #11.
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 2021 | CERT | BS | MA |
General Psychology | 2 | 75 | 3 |
Total Graduates | 2 | 75 | 3 |
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%.
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 University | 2021-2022 |
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 |
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 Income | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 |
$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 |
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 Aid | Average Aid Received |
---|---|---|
Grant or Scholarship Aid | 7,241 | $8,276 |
Pell Grants | 3,592 | $4,545 |
Federal Student Loans | 3,258 | $6,606 |
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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