Arkansas Tech University Acceptance Rate
Russellville, Arkansas · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 4,904
- Admitted
- 4,722
- Yield
- 31.1%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Arkansas Tech University's acceptance rate has risen from 86.3% in 2014–15 to 96.3% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 4,162 to 4,904 (+18%) over that period.
Its 96.3% rate makes Arkansas Tech University more selective than about 7% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 17 tracked Arkansas schools, it is more selective than about 12%.
Arkansas Tech University has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 31.1% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 4,162 | 3,590 | 86.3% | 1,946 |
| 2015–16 | 4,619 | 4,116 | 89.1% | 2,013 |
| 2016–17 | 5,232 | 3,344 | 63.9% | 1,892 |
| 2017–18 | 5,006 | 4,743 | 94.7% | 1,846 |
| 2018–19 | 5,122 | 4,622 | 90.2% | 1,722 |
| 2019–20 | 7,228 | 6,848 | 94.7% | 2,091 |
| 2020–21 | 7,139 | 6,972 | 97.7% | 1,756 |
| 2021–22 | 6,218 | 5,868 | 94.4% | 1,396 |
| 2022–23 | 5,762 | 5,439 | 94.4% | 1,452 |
| 2023–24 | 4,904 | 4,722 | 96.3% | 1,467 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,907 | 2,807 | 96.6% |
| Men | 1,991 | 1,909 | 95.9% |
| Another gender | 6 | 6 | 100% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 480–580 | 2% |
| SAT Math | 460–570 | |
| ACT Composite | 17–24 | 90% |
How Arkansas Tech University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Arkansas Tech University's acceptance rate?
Arkansas Tech University's acceptance rate is 96.3% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (4,722 admitted of 4,904 applicants).
Is Arkansas Tech University test optional?
Arkansas Tech University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Arkansas Tech University?
Arkansas Tech University received 4,904 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 4,722.
What SAT score do you need for Arkansas Tech University?
Admitted students at Arkansas Tech University typically scored 480–580 on SAT Reading/Writing and 460–570 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Arkansas Tech University getting harder to get into?
Arkansas Tech University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 86.3% in 2014–15 to 96.3% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.atu.edu/.