ATU is one university with two main campuses. Match your conditions below to reveal your student type and your application type.
You're a first-time student if your expected high school graduation date is fall 2026, or you have already graduated from high school but have not enrolled at any college, university, or other school.
First-time students to Arkansas Tech University must submit:
If you have concurrent college credit, an official transcript from that institution is required. For Advanced Placement (AP), College Level Examination Program (CLEP), or International Baccalaureate (IB) credit, original score reports or copies embossed by your high school will need to be submitted prior to credit being awarded.
A minimum criterion for unconditional admission is listed below:
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*The ACT will begin transitioning to a new, enhanced version of the exam. The Science section will no longer be required and will not be included in the composite score. Composite exam scores will now only include English, math, and reading. Arkansas Tech University will continue to accept the composite exam score as it is reported by ACT.
Please note, first-time students admitted without test scores must submit either ACT, SAT, CLT, or ACCUPLACER scores for placement purposes prior to registration.
First-time students who have scored accordingly on an Advanced Placement (AP), College Level Examination Program (CLEP), or International Baccalaureate (IB) can earn credit toward graduation at Arkansas Tech University by receiving a qualifying score on the examinations. These credits can satisfy general education requirements. AP, CLEP, and IB scores should be documented on your application for admission. Submit official score reports or readable copies embossed by your high school to the Office of Admissions. Students who have earned an International Baccalaureate (IB) should submit their IB transcript for evaluation. Students who successfully complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme can earn credit toward graduation at Arkansas Tech University.
First-time students who do not meet unconditional admission requirements will be conditionally admitted with a minimum composite ACT score of 15, a composite SAT score of 830 or above on the RSAT scale of 1600 or a composite SAT score of 1110 on the former SAT exam with a scale of 2400, a composite Next Generation ACCUPLACER score of 229, or a Classic Learning Test (CLT) total score of 40 or above, and by completing college core with a 2.0/4.0-grade point average or minimum GED score of 580.
You're a transfer student if you have enrolled at a college, university, or other school since graduating from high school. Students who have never attended Arkansas Tech University must submit an application for admission, official transcripts from each institution previously attended, and proof of immunization documenting 2 MMR vaccinations prior to registration.
If transferring less than 24 credit hours, an official high school transcript and ACT, SAT, or ACCUPLACER scores must be submitted. Transfer students with more than 24 hours, who have not completed college level English or math, will be required to submit test scores.
Arkansas Tech University will recognize transfer credit from a U.S. institution provided that the institution is accredited by one of the six U.S. regional accreditation associations, and for courses that are approved for transfer by ADHE through ACTS. Acceptance of course credit may depend on the date that the institution was accredited or the date that a course was approved for transfer by ADHE.
Transfer credit for coursework from institutions outside the U.S. will be considered on an individual basis. Students seeking transfer of credit from a foreign college/university must complete a credential evaluation through a company authorized by Arkansas Tech University (a list of approved service providers can be obtained in the ISS or in the Registrar’s Office). Transfer credit, although accepted by the university, is not guaranteed to be applicable toward meeting degree requirements for the particular program of study selected by the transfer student. Once admitted, your academic advisor will determine which credits count toward your degree requirements.
Minimum grade point average requirements are listed below:
If you do not meet the admission requirements for unconditional admittance and/or have been denied admission, you may submit an admissions appeal addressing the applicant's grounds for appeal. The appeal should be addressed to the Office of Admissions. If you need further details on any of the information above, email the Office of Admissions at admissions@atu.edu. You may also reach us by phone at 800-582-6953 or (479) 968-0343. Unofficial documents can be faxed to (479) 964-0522.
You're a returning student if you have attended Arkansas Tech since graduating from high school. Former students who have not attended Arkansas Tech in the past year or have attended another college or university since last attending ATU must submit a new application for admission. Minimum grade point average requirements are listed below:
You're a concurrent student if you are a high school student seeking college credit while earning both college credit and high school credit simultaneously. Click here for more information: https://www.atu.edu/concurrent
You're a non-degree seeking student if you are not pursuing an undergraduate degree or certificate but rather taking classes for professional development or self-fulfillment. Applicants may be admitted as non-degree undergraduate students upon submitting an application for admission and proof of immunization documenting 2 MMR vaccinations prior to registration. The standard admissions requirements are waived for all non-degree undergraduate students. Any student admitted as non-degree who later chooses to pursue a degree must reapply for admission as a degree-seeking student and meet standard admissions requirements. Financial aid benefits may not be granted to students admitted as non-degree seeking.
You’re a transient non-degree undergraduate student if you are currently enrolled at another college or university and want to take classes at Arkansas Tech University without pursuing a degree or certificate. Students can be admitted as transient non-degree undergraduate students upon submitting an application for admission, a transcript from the regionally accredited college or university they are currently attending, and proof of immunization documenting 2 MMR vaccinations prior to registration. Applicants must be eligible for re-enrollment at their current institution.
A maximum of 27 credit hours earned as a non-degree student may be applied to a degree program. Financial aid benefits may not be granted to students admitted as non-degree seeking. Students who are on probation or suspension at another university are not eligible for admission.
Undergraduate applicants who live in the United States are considered in-state for tuition purposes.
Undergraduate students who possess resident alien status must submit their current green card with a future expiration date to the Office of Admissions prior to admission to the university.
Undergraduate students who are not U.S. citizens, Permanent Residents of the United States, and who do not hold a visa to reside in the United States may be classified in-state for purposes of tuition and fees if the student satisfies the following two requirements:
The student must also satisfy one of the following:
You're an international undergraduate student if you are not a permanent resident or citizen of the United States or you have arrived (or are planning to arrive) in the United States on a U.S. visa, including students from Canada.
You're an international graduate student if you hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited college verified by an official transcript.
You're a graduate student if you hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college verified by an official transcript.
You're an international graduate student if you hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited college verified by an official transcript.
You’re an Ozark Campus first-time student if you are expected to graduate from high school or if you have already graduated with a high school degree or a GED. The Ozark Campus specializes in affordable technical and career education programs of study. The Ozark campus offers general education coursework, along with 38 technical certificates and associate degrees in high-demand fields that lead directly to a bachelor’s degree.
Students interested in transitioning from the Ozark campus to the Russellville campus can do so by submitting the following form: https://admissions.atu.edu/register/ozark-transition.