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RIVER VALLEY & OZARK EDITION OF THE ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE • SPIRIT OF RUSSELLVILLE
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2016
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Arkansas Tech University
School prepares students for future
Almost 12,000 students are discovering their future at Arkansas Tech University.
The 1,591 freshmen on the Russellville campus of Arkansas Tech for fall 2016 completed high school with a cumulative GPA of 3.33.Their average ACT score was 22.4, exceeding both the state (20.2) and national (20.8) averages on that exam.
“As the state of Arkansas sharpens its focus on retention and graduation rates, we are pleased that incoming students at Arkansas Tech University continue to raise the bar in academic performance,” Arkansas Tech President Robin E. Bowen said. “Recruiting and enrolling a diverse student body that has demonstrated the grit necessary to succeed in higher education ensures that we are proper stewards of our resources.The members of the Arkansas Tech class of 2020 have grit, and now it is our responsibility as an institution to channel their perseverance and determination so we may continue to make progress on our goals of increased retention and graduation.”
GOOD TO KNOW: Arkansas Tech offers more than 120 programs of study, including six new bachelor degrees for fall 2016: chemistr y education, computer science education, electrical engineering biomedical option, environmental science, game and interactive media design, and physics education.
Home to one of the higher graduation rates among public universities in the state, ArkansasTech is the No.1 choice for Arkansas high school graduates majoring in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Preprofessional programs prepare Tech students to become doctors, dentists, lawyers, pharmacists, physical therapists and veterinarians.
Service-learning opportunities and the On Track co-curricular program prepare Arkansas Tech students for success in college, careers and life. NCAA intercollegiate athletics are a rallying point for theTech community. Scholarship assistance and other financial aid make the dream of a college education attainable.
Discover Arkansas Tech. Schedule a campus tour by calling 800-582-6953 or by sending email to tech.enroll@atu.edu. Visit discover.atu.edu to learn more.