Arkansas Tech University is a public institution of higher education offering credentials at the certificate, associate, baccalaureate, master, educational specialist and doctoral levels. It was founded in 1909 as the Second District Agricultural School and its Russellville campus conducted its first day of classes on Oct. 26, 1910.
The name of the institution was changed to Arkansas Polytechnic College in 1925 and Arkansas Tech University in 1976. The former Arkansas Valley Technical Institute, now known as ATU-Ozark Campus, joined ATU in 2003.
ATU curriculum is approved by the ATU Board of Trustees and the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Together, the ATU faculty, staff, Board of Trustees and Coordinating board work to ensure Arkansas Tech fosters an environment where students succeed, innovation thrives and communities flourish.
Adopted December 19, 2024
Arkansas Tech University will empower its students to pursue their dreams and unlock their full potential by providing a high-quality, challenging education, creating a path to personal and professional success across the Arkansas River Valley, the state, the nation and beyond.
Adopted December 19, 2024
Arkansas Tech University is dedicated to student success and access by providing an education that will significantly impact social mobility, enabling students to reach their greatest potential. The university has an unwavering commitment to providing life-changing educational opportunities at all levels of higher education through partnerships, research and service initiatives that contribute to the economic, cultural and social well-being of the students and the region it serves. The university will cultivate a vibrant and welcoming community, encouraging students, faculty and staff to achieve their goals in a supportive environment.
ATU offers instruction in locations across the Arkansas River Valley. These campuses give you complete access to higher education. With programs ranging from a certificate of proficiency through a doctorate, you can leverage your career goals without leaving the River Valley. Each campus offers its own culture and program options, but they equal a great experience, regardless of the location or program you pick.
Ozark Campus students who qualify for tuition assistance through the Arkansas Future Grant
Ozark Degrees That Can Be in Two Years or Less
Current Student Satisfaction
Online Degrees and Certificates Offered
Medalists from Arkansas Tech Career Center in the 2023 2023 SkillsUSA Arkansas competition
Year ATU began offering its Doctor of Education degree in school leadership