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Undergraduate
(in-state)
$12,154
($5,538)
Graduate
(in-state)
$14,681
($8,637)
Books & Supplies $1,314
On-Campus Living Costs $13,912
Off-Campus Living Costs $15,309

Average Costs of Attendance at Arkansas Colleges

For the academic year 2023-2024, the average costs of attendance (COA) is $27,380 when a student lives on campus and $28,777 when living off campus (based on out-of-state rates). The average tuition & fees is $5,538 for Arkansas residents and $12,154 for out-of-state students. The living costs, excluding the tuition & fees, are reported as an average of $13,912 when a student lives on campus and $15,309 when living off campus.
2023-2024 Average Cost of Attendance
Arkansas Colleges
Living On CampusLiving Off Campus
Total$20,764 (In-State)
$27,380 (Out-of-State)
$22,162 (In-State)
$28,777 (Out-of-State)
Tuition & Fees$5,538 (In-State)
$12,154 (Out-of-State)
$5,538 (In-State)
$12,154 (Out-of-State)
Books & Supplies$1,314$1,314
Living Costs$13,912$15,309
[Chart] Average Costs of Attendance - Arkansas Colleges

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2023-2024, the average undergraduate tuition & fees of Arkansas colleges and universities is $5,538 for in-state students and $12,154 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition rates are increased by 3.23% compared to the previous year.
2023-2024 Average Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Arkansas Colleges and Universities
2021202220232024
In-State$5,075$5,165 $5,385$5,538
Out-Of-State$11,650$11,513 $11,774$12,154
[Chart] Undergraduate Tuition & Fees - Arkansas Colleges

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2023-2024, the average graduate tuition & fees of Arkansas colleges and universities is $8,637 for in-state students and $14,681 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition rates are decreased by -7.60% compared to the previous year.
2023-2024 Average Graduate Tuition & Fees
Arkansas Colleges and Universities
2021202220232024
In-State$7,460$7,513 $7,576$8,637
Out-Of-State$15,956$15,287 $15,888$14,681
[Chart] Graduate Tuition & Fees - Arkansas Colleges

Books & Supplies Costs

For academic year 2023-2024, the average books & supplies costs of Arkansas colleges and universities is $1,314. The books & supplies costs are decreased by -1.22% compared to the previous year.
2023-2024 Average Books & Supplies Costs
Arkansas Colleges and Universities
2021202220232024
Books & Supplies$1,239$1,281 $1,330$1,314
[Chart] Books & Supplies Costs - Arkansas Colleges

Average Living Costs

For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of Arkansas colleges and universities is $13,912 when a student lives on campus and $15,309 when living off campus. It includes the costs of room, board, and other expenses. The on-campus living costs are increased by 7.37% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs are increased by 7.01% compared to the previous year.
2023-2024 Average Living Costs
Arkansas Colleges and Universities
2021202220232024
On-Campus$12,174$12,333 $12,957$13,912
Off-Campus$13,350$13,453 $14,307$15,309
[Chart] Living Costs - Arkansas Colleges