Arkansas Tech University

Unconditional Admission Requirements for Arkansas Tech University

Entering Freshman / New Student:

New students to Arkansas Tech University must submit an application for admission, college entrance exam scores, a record documenting completion of secondary requirements, and proof of immunization. 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 a certified copy from your high school will need to be submitted prior to credit being awarded. A minimum criterion for exam scores and grade point average is listed below:

Composite ACT score of 15 or above, SAT Reasoning Test (formerly SAT-1) composite score of 710 (mathematics and critical reading average) or above, or a COMPASS composite score of 47 (averaging scores in algebra, writing, and reading) or above for students who graduate from an accredited public secondary school; or composite ACT score of 19 or above, composite SAT Reasoning Test score of 910 (mathematics and critical reading average) or above, or composite COMPASS score of 68 or above for students who graduate from private secondary schools, were home schooled, or received a GED. Note: SAT exam scores are to include the SAT Reasoning Test averages for mathematics and critical reading only. Writing exams for neither ACT nor SAT are required. Scores cannot be more than five years old.
Completion of graduation requirements from an accredited public or private secondary school, a non-accredited private secondary school, or a home school program documenting a minimum 2.0/4.0 cumulative grade point average, and completion of the university’s secondary school core curriculum, OR minimum GED score of 450.

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.

Returning Student:

Students who have not attended Arkansas Tech in the past year or have attended another college or university since last attending Tech must submit a new application for admission. Minimum grade point average requirements are listed below:

Has not attended another college since attending Tech

Cumulative Tech GPA of 2.0 or higher

Has attended another college since attending Tech

Cumulative Tech GPA of 2.0 or higher
Official college transcript(s) documenting a cumulative college GPA of 2.0 or higher
Must be eligible for re-enrollment at the last institution attended

Transfer Student:

Students who have not attended Arkansas Tech University must submit an application for admission, official transcripts from each institution previously attended, and proof of immunization. If transferring less than 24 credit hours, an official high school transcript and ACT, SAT Reasoning Test (mathematics and critical reading average), or COMPASS scores must be submitted. Credit from other colleges and universities not accredited by one of the six regional accreditation associations may not be accepted for transfer credit. A maximum of 68 hours will be accepted from community or junior colleges. There is no limit on hours transferring from a four-year school. Once admitted, your academic advisor will determine which credits count toward your degree requirements. Minimum grade point average requirements are listed below:

All transfers must be eligible for re-enrollment at the last institution attended and have a cumulative college GPA of 2.0

If you do not meet the requirements for unconditional admittance or if you need further details on any of the information above, email the Office of Admissions at tech.enroll@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. All final admission documents should be mailed to:

Arkansas Tech University
Office of Admissions & Student Recruitment
1605 Coliseum Drive, Suite 141
Russellville AR 72801-2222