Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,217 when living on campus and $29,096 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $31,416 when living on campus and $34,295 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 for Medical Sciences | $9,086 | $14,714 | - | - | - |
| Arkansas State University | $8,090 | $14,522 | $1,250 | $17,774 | $19,050 |
| Arkansas Tech University | $8,674 | $14,668 | $1,250 | $14,635 | $22,035 |
| University of Arkansas at Monticello | $9,292 | $14,857 | $1,500 | $14,830 | $17,730 |
| Henderson State University | $8,244 | $10,620 | $2,500 | $16,420 | $16,362 |
| University of Arkansas System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $8,677 | $13,876 | $1,625 | $15,915 | $18,794 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,677 for in-state students and $13,876 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.07% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Arkansas State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $13,920 and Henderson State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,784 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | $8,868 | $16,506 | $9,086 | $14,714 |
| Arkansas State University | $7,754 | $13,826 | $8,090 | $14,522 |
| Arkansas Tech University | $8,508 | $14,502 | $8,674 | $14,668 |
| University of Arkansas at Monticello | $8,868 | $14,718 | $9,292 | $14,857 |
| Henderson State University | $7,572 | $9,780 | $8,244 | $10,620 |
| University of Arkansas System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $8,314 | $13,866 | $8,677 | $13,876 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,957 for state residents and $13,533 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.62% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $19,781 and Arkansas Tech University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $5,661.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | $12,386 | $21,407 | $12,460 | $21,505 |
| Arkansas State University | $6,980 | $12,416 | $7,322 | $13,028 |
| Arkansas Tech University | $7,546 | $7,546 | $7,670 | $7,670 |
| University of Arkansas at Monticello | $9,606 | $15,486 | $9,834 | $15,606 |
| Henderson State University | $6,903 | $9,081 | $7,497 | $9,855 |
| University of Arkansas System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $8,684 | $13,187 | $8,957 | $13,533 |
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 2024-2025, the average living costs of selected colleges is $15,915 when a student lives on campus and $18,794 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 for Medical Sciences | - | - | - | - | - |
| Arkansas State University | $11,550 | $6,224 | $11,160 | $7,890 | $7,890 |
| Arkansas Tech University | $10,338 | $4,297 | $16,526 | $5,509 | $5,509 |
| University of Arkansas at Monticello | $8,600 | $6,230 | $9,900 | $7,830 | $7,830 |
| Henderson State University | $10,000 | $6,420 | $8,562 | $7,800 | $7,800 |
| University of Arkansas System Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $10,122 | $5,793 | $11,537 | $7,257 | $7,257 |
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