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Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
96.00%	1,030

Arkansas Tech University's acceptance rate is 96.00% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 4,904 students applied and 4,708 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into ATU.

ATU's acceptance rate places 11st out of 18 Arkansas colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,030 and the ACT score is 20 at ATU. ATU's SAT score ranks 10th out of 14 Arkansas colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to ATU, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Arkansas Tech University is 96.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 30.99%. 1,991 men and 2,907 women applied to ATU and 1,911 men and 2,820 women students were accepted.

Among them, 669 men and 790 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at ATU.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at ATU
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	4,904	1,991	2,907	0	0
Admitted	4,708	1,911	2,820	0	0
Enrolled	1,459	669	790	0	0
Acceptance Rate	96.00%	95.98%	97.01%	-	-
Yield	30.99%	35.01%	28.01%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Arkansas Tech University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 29 students (2% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 1,321 students (90%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at ATU.

The median SAT score is 1,030 with 530 SAT EBRW and 500 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 580 and the 25^th percentile is 480. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 570 and 25^th percentile is 460 .

The median ACT composite score is 20 with 75^th percentile score of 24 and 25^th percentile score of 17 at ATU. The median ACT math score is 19 and the ACT English score is 21.

The SAT and ACT scores at Arkansas Tech University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,094, ACT: 22 - public master's college and university with larger programs).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at ATU
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	940	1030	1150
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	480	530	580
SAT Math	460	500	570
ACT Composite	17	20	24
ACT Math	16	19	24
ACT English	16	21	25

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Arkansas Tech University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at ATU. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Arkansas Tech University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

ATU Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Not Considered
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

Application fee is $40 for applying graduate schools. The next table provides general admission information for applying to ATU.

Admission Information for Applying to ATU
Open Admission Policy	No
Graduate Application Fees	$40
Admission Information	https://www.atu.edu/admissions/
Online Application	https://www.atu.edu/admissions/
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers within and/or outside a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Associate, 2-4 Years Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research)

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