Outcomes at ATU
Graduation Rate
38.36%
Transfer-out Rate
23.28%
Retention Rate
70.00%
2020 Graduation Rate
The graduation rate at Arkansas Tech University is 38.36% last year which is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas. 641 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 1,671 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is lower (less completion rate) where the average graduation rate of the schools is 55.00%.
The transfer-out rate is 23.28% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas. The retention rate (full-time students) is 70% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Arkansas Tech University. 641 students have completed and 389 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 65 students still enrolled and 576 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | Other Degrees or Certificate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 1,671 | 1,375 | 296 |
| Completers | 641 (38.36%) | 561 | 80 |
| Transfer-out | 389 (23.28%) | 360 | 29 |
| Still Enrolled | 65 (3.89%) | 50 | 15 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 576 (34.47%) | 404 | 172 |
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, 337 students have completed in 4 years and additional 164 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 337 (24.51%) |
140 (20.14%) |
197 (28.97%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 164 (11.93%) |
85 (12.23%) |
79 (11.62%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 49 (3.56%) |
23 (3.31%) |
26 (3.82%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 38.36% (641/1,671) | 35.05% (293/836) | 41.68% (348/835) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 27.78% (5/18) | 33.33% (2/6) | 25.00% (3/12) |
| Asian | 52.38% (11/21) | 33.33% (4/12) | 77.78% (7/9) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 17.98% (32/178) | 17.12% (19/111) | 19.40% (13/67) |
| Hispanic | 37.39% (43/115) | 36.00% (18/50) | 38.46% (25/65) |
| White | 41.28% (530/1,284) | 37.92% (237/625) | 44.46% (293/659) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 100.00% (1/1) | 100.00% (1/1) | - (0/0) |
| Two or More Race | 17.95% (7/39) | 15.79% (3/19) | 20.00% (4/20) |