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Selected Colleges Comparison

Total CostsUndergraduateGraduateLiving Costs

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.
2024 Cost Of Attendance Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesLiving Costs
In-StateOut-of-StateOn-CampusOff-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.
Undergraduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-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.
Graduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-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.
Living Costs Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameOn-CampusOff-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpensesRoom & BoardOther ExpensesOther 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-