Arkansas Tech University - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into Arkansas Tech University

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

96.3%

Admission Difficulty for Arkansas Tech University
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Very Easy
Applicant Competition		Very Low

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at ATU is 96.3%. Its admission rate is the 17th lowest in Arkansas.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into ATU and can you get accepted?

Arkansas Tech University is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 4,722 out of the 4,904 who applied were admitted.

Arkansas Tech University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.37. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 31% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Arkansas Tech University you should:

Have a high school GPA of 3.37 or better
Earn B+ grades in high school
Score 1050 on the SAT
Score 20 on the ACT
Graduate in the top half of your high school class

ATU GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.37

Typical High School Grades

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Arkansas Tech University?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into ATU are to have around a 3.37 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.37 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as ATU accepts 96% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at ATU is 3.37 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #12 in Arkansas for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since ATU is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Arkansas Tech University students
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	13.52%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	17.44%	Avg +
3.50 to 3.74	18.31%	Avg +
3.25 to 3.49	14.68%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.24	11.48%	Avg -
2.50 to 2.99	15.7%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	7.05%	Reach
1.00 to 1.99	1.82%	Reach
less than 1.00	0%	Reach

What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

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ATU SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Arkansas Tech University. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 2% of students submitted SAT scores and 90% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

940-1150

Applicants Submitting SAT

SAT Scores for Arkansas Tech University
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	480
Math 25th Percentile	460
Composite 25th Percentile	940

SAT Scores for Arkansas Tech University
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	580
Math 75th Percentile	570
Composite 75th Percentile	1150
Average SAT Score	1050

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Arkansas Tech University?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at ATU is 1050 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 940-1150. Students who get into Arkansas Tech University score in the top 71 percent of all SAT test takers.. ATU ranks #10 in the state of Arkansas for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1050 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. ATU regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 940 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 940, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 830, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Arkansas Tech University is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1050 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1045, you have around a 96% chance of being admitted. A 1150 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 98% chance of getting in.

Arkansas Tech University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1150 and Above	Good	>98%
1045 to 1150	Avg +	96%-98%
940 to 1045	Avg -	93%-96%
835 to 940	Reach	87%-93%
Less than 835	Low	<87%

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ATU ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

17-24

Applicants Submitting ACT

90%

ACT Scores for Arkansas Tech University
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	16
Math 25th Percentile	16
Composite 25th Percentile	17

ACT Scores for Arkansas Tech University
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	25
Math 75th Percentile	24
Composite 75th Percentile	24
Average ACT Score	20

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into ATU?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to ATU is 20, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 17 and 24. The school ranks #10 in Arkansas for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 20. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 17 and score in the score in the top 69 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 14.

Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 90 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Arkansas Tech University.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Arkansas Tech University is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into ATU for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 20 score has around 96% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 98% with a 24 ACT score.

Arkansas Tech University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
24 and Above	Good	>98%
20 to 24	Avg +	96%-98%
17 to 20	Avg -	93%-96%
14 to 17	Reach	89%-93%
Less than 14	Low	<89%

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High School Class Rank

68% of Arkansas Tech University freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 38% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Arkansas Tech University students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	16%
Top 25% of class	38%
Top 50% of class	68%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Arkansas Tech University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	2,907	1,991	4,904
Accepted	2,807	1,909	4,722
Acceptance Rate	97%	96%	96%
Enrolled	799	668	1,467
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	28%	35%	31%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Arkansas Tech University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Arkansas Tech University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Arkansas Tech University Application Requirements
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Arkansas Tech University
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	Yes

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Arkansas Tech University is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.37 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1050 and ACT of 20 will almost guarantee your admission.