Outcomes at ATU
Graduation Rate
48.56%
Transfer-out Rate
18.70%
Retention Rate
74.00%
The graduation rate at Arkansas Tech University is 48.56% last year which is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas. 792 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 1,631 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 46.00%.
The transfer-out rate is 18.70% that is lower (small number of students transferred-out) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas. The retention rate (full-time students) is 74% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Arkansas Tech University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Arkansas Tech University. 792 students have completed and 305 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 29 students still enrolled and 505 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | Other Degrees or Certificate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 1,631 | 1,365 | 266 |
| Completers | 792 (48.56%) | 674 | 118 |
| Transfer-out | 305 (18.70%) | 281 | 24 |
| Still Enrolled | 29 (1.78%) | 19 | 10 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 505 (30.96%) | 391 | 114 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 434 students have completed in 4 years and additional 132 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 434 (31.79%) |
187 (28.04%) |
247 (35.39%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 132 (9.67%) |
63 (9.45%) |
69 (9.89%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 36 (2.64%) |
13 (1.95%) |
23 (3.30%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 48.56% (792/1,631) | 44.46% (345/776) | 52.28% (447/855) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 62.50% (5/8) | 66.67% (2/3) | 60.00% (3/5) |
| Asian | 59.09% (13/22) | 61.54% (8/13) | 55.56% (5/9) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 16.26% (20/123) | 17.24% (10/58) | 15.38% (10/65) |
| Hispanic | 49.64% (69/139) | 50.00% (29/58) | 49.38% (40/81) |
| White | 51.80% (633/1,222) | 46.59% (273/586) | 56.60% (360/636) |
| Two or More Race | 38.37% (33/86) | 33.33% (13/39) | 42.55% (20/47) |