Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,660 when living on campus and $28,414 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $35,816 when living on campus and $37,570 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
| University of Arkansas-Fort Smith | $6,906 | $13,770 | $1,368 | $14,863 | $17,254 |
| Henderson State University | $7,885 | $9,882 | $2,676 | $18,280 | $16,590 |
| University of Central Arkansas | $10,118 | $17,258 | $1,230 | $14,109 | $16,862 |
| University of Arkansas | $9,748 | $28,772 | $1,154 | $19,106 | $19,106 |
| University of Arkansas at Little Rock | $8,455 | $19,210 | $1,250 | $16,151 | $21,470 |
| University of Arkansas System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $8,622 | $17,778 | $1,536 | $16,502 | $18,256 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,622 for in-state students and $17,778 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -0.42% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Arkansas requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $28,772 and Henderson State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,882 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of Arkansas-Fort Smith | $6,418 | $13,594 | $6,906 | $13,770 |
| Henderson State University | $7,560 | $9,768 | $7,885 | $9,882 |
| University of Central Arkansas | $9,778 | $16,728 | $10,118 | $17,258 |
| University of Arkansas | $9,656 | $27,410 | $9,748 | $28,772 |
| University of Arkansas at Little Rock | $9,512 | $21,767 | $8,455 | $19,210 |
| University of Arkansas System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $8,585 | $17,853 | $8,622 | $17,778 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,303 for state residents and $15,751 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 11.71% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Arkansas requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $28,560 and Henderson State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $7,848.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of Arkansas-Fort Smith | $7,608 | $11,910 | $7,608 | $11,910 |
| Henderson State University | $6,862 | $9,040 | $6,903 | $9,081 |
| University of Central Arkansas | $6,924 | $12,056 | $7,162 | $12,443 |
| University of Arkansas | $9,066 | $22,611 | $12,160 | $30,220 |
| University of Arkansas at Little Rock | $7,594 | $14,884 | $7,684 | $15,100 |
| University of Arkansas System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $7,611 | $14,100 | $8,303 | $15,751 |
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between selected colleges. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of selected colleges is $16,502 when a student lives on campus and $18,256 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| University of Arkansas-Fort Smith | $9,799 | $5,064 | $12,190 | $5,064 | - |
| Henderson State University | $10,680 | $7,600 | $8,562 | $8,028 | - |
| University of Central Arkansas | $8,662 | $5,447 | $9,349 | $7,513 | - |
| University of Arkansas | $13,290 | $5,816 | $13,290 | $5,816 | - |
| University of Arkansas at Little Rock | $9,352 | $6,799 | $12,722 | $8,748 | - |
| University of Arkansas System Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $10,357 | $6,145 | $11,223 | $7,034 | - |