What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Arkansas Tech University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MATH 2914 | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH 2914 & MATH 2924 | |
| Biology | 3 | BIOL 1014 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHEM 1113 , CHEM 1111 , & CHEM 2204 , or CHEM…CHEM 1113 , CHEM 1111 , & CHEM 2204 , or CHEM 2124 & CHEM 2134 | |
| Physics 1 | 3 | PHYS 2014 | |
| United States History | 3 | HIST 2003 & HIST 2013 | |
| Psychology | 3 | PSY 2003 | |
| Statistics | 3 | STAT 2163 |
Show all 44 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MATH 2914 | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH 2914 & MATH 2924 | |
| Biology | 3 | BIOL 1014 | |
| Biology | 4 | BIOL 1114 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHEM 1113 , CHEM 1111 , & CHEM 2204 , or CHEM…CHEM 1113 , CHEM 1111 , & CHEM 2204 , or CHEM 2124 & CHEM 2134 | |
| Physics 1 | 3 | PHYS 2014 | |
| United States History | 3 | HIST 2003 & HIST 2013 | |
| United States History | 5 | HIST 2043 & HIST 2013 | |
| Psychology | 3 | PSY 2003 | |
| Statistics | 3 | STAT 2163 | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | COMS 1013 & COMS 1011 | |
| Computer Science A | 4 | COMS 1013 , COMS 1011 , & COMS 2203 | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | ECON 2003 | |
| Macroeconomics | 5 | ECON 2103 | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | ECON 2013 | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | HIST 1503 & HIST 1513 | |
| World History: Modern | 5 | HIST 1543 & HIST 1513 | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | BIOL 1004 or ENVS 1004 | |
| Physics 2 | 3 | PHYS 2024 | |
| European History | 3 | 3 hours General Elective | |
| Human Geography | 3 | GEOG 2023 | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | SPAN 2013 | |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | COMS 1403 & COMS 1411 | |
| Art History | 3 | ART 2123 | |
| Music Theory | 3 | MUS 2003 | |
| Music Theory | 4 | MUS 2003 & MUS 1713 | |
| African American Studies | 3 | 3 hours General Education Humanities | |
| Business w/Personal Finance | 3 | FIN 2013 | |
| Calculus BC (AB Subscore) | 3 | MATH 2914 | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 3 hours General Education Humanities | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | POLS 2403 | |
| Cybersecurity | 3 | CSEC 1003 | |
| Drawing | 3 | ART 1303 | |
| English Lang/Comp or Lit/Comp | 3 | ENGL 1013 | |
| English Lang/Comp or Lit/Comp | 4 | ENGL 1013 & ENGL 1053 | |
| English Lang/Comp or Lit/Comp | 5 | ENGL 1043 & ENGL 1053 | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | FR 2013 | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | GER 2013 | |
| Government and Politics: US | 3 | POLS 2003 | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 3 hours General Education Humanities | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | JPN 2013 | |
| Latin | 3 | LAT 1013 | |
| Networking | 3 | CSEC 1113 | |
| Physics B | 3 | PHYS 2014 & PHYS 2024 | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | PHYS 2024 | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | PHYS 2124 | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | PHYS 2014 | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | PHYS 2114 | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 5 | PHYS 2914 | |
| Precalculus | 3 | MATH 1914 | |
| Research | 3 | 3 hours General Elective | |
| Seminar | 3 | 3 hours General Elective | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 3 hours General Elective | |
| Studio Art Design 2-D | 3 | ART 1403 | |
| Studio Art Design 3-D | 3 | ART 2413 |
Source: catalog.atu.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 88 |
| Psychology | 74 |
| Business Administration and Management | 63 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 60 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 55 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 54 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 39 |
| Organizational Leadership | 38 |
Show the other 53 majors
| Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations | 35 |
| Rehabilitation Science | 30 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 29 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 28 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 27 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 27 |
| Graphic Design | 23 |
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 22 |
| Finance | 21 |
| Music Teacher Education | 20 |
| Sociology | 19 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 18 |
| Accounting | 15 |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 13 |
| Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management | 13 |
| Chemistry | 13 |
| Journalism | 12 |
| Information Technology | 12 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance | 12 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | 12 |
| Political Science and Government | 12 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 12 |
| History | 12 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 11 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 11 |
| English Language and Literature | 10 |
| Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator | 9 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | 8 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 8 |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures | 7 |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 7 |
| Art Teacher Education | 7 |
| Mathematics | 7 |
| Statistics, Other | 7 |
| Agricultural Teacher Education | 7 |
| Computer Engineering | 6 |
| Creative Writing | 6 |
| Geography, Other | 6 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 6 |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 5 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 5 |
| Music | 5 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 4 |
| Environmental Science | 4 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 3 |
| Foreign Language Teacher Education | 3 |
| Public/Applied History | 2 |
| Physics | 2 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 1 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 1 |
| Nuclear Physics | 1 |
| Engineering Physics/Applied Physics | 1 |
| Computer Teacher Education | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Great American Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Great American Conference
Basketball, Golf, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Army
Faith groups
Cru, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Greek life
7% of men in fraternities · 8% of women in sororities · 8% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2024–25)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), intervarsity.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Town, remote
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Russellville, AR
84,963 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Bill and Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (LIT)
Nearest hub airport
Dallas Love Field (DAL)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 8.7 of 20
Elevation
349 ft
Time zone
Central
January low
30°F
July high
92°F
Annual snowfall
3.1 in
Days at 90°F or higher
73 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$700 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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- University of the Ozarks22 mi
- University of Central Arkansas41 mi
- Hendrix College41 mi
- Central Baptist College42 mi
- University of Arkansas Grantham58 mi
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock60 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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