- Acceptance rate: 96% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 450–550 reading and writing, 430–550 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 17–23 composite
- Average net price: $11,443 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Arkansas Tech University reported: an acceptance rate of 96% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 17–23.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Arkansas Tech University reviews each application.
Arkansas Tech University GPA requirements
Arkansas Tech University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Arkansas Tech University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Arkansas Tech University acceptance rate
Arkansas Tech University admitted 3,504 of 3,654 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 96%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Arkansas Tech University is a public 4-year university in Russellville, Arkansas, with 8,145 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Arkansas Tech University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 450 | 510 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 490 | 550 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 20 | 23 |
| ACT English | 17 | 21 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 19 | 23 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1049 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Arkansas Tech University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Arkansas Tech University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $11,443 a year at Arkansas Tech University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Arkansas Tech?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Arkansas Tech University admitted 96% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How much does GPA matter at Arkansas Tech?
A lot: Arkansas Tech University requires high school GPA, high school record and test scores. It considers college preparatory program if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Is Arkansas Tech test optional?
Check Arkansas Tech University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Arkansas Tech University required SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 2% sent SAT scores and 88% sent ACT scores.
What are Arkansas Tech's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Arkansas Tech University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 450–550 in reading and writing and 430–550 in math; ACT composite 17–23, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What is Arkansas Tech's acceptance rate?
Arkansas Tech University's acceptance rate was 96% for fall 2024: it admitted 3,504 of 3,654 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
How selective is Arkansas Tech?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Arkansas Tech University admitted 96% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What GPA do you need to get into Arkansas Tech?
Arkansas Tech University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Does Arkansas Tech accept AP credit?
Yes. Arkansas Tech University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does Arkansas Tech consider legacy status?
No. Arkansas Tech University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does Arkansas Tech cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $11,443 a year at Arkansas Tech University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check Arkansas Tech's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Arkansas Tech UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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