Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,146 when living on campus and $27,875 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $35,291 when living on campus and $37,020 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 Central Arkansas | $10,118 | $17,258 | $1,230 | $14,109 | $16,862 |
| University of Arkansas at Monticello | $8,868 | $14,718 | $1,400 | $12,830 | $15,490 |
| Arkansas State University | $7,754 | $13,826 | $1,250 | $17,222 | $18,723 |
| University of Arkansas | $9,748 | $28,772 | $1,154 | $19,106 | $19,106 |
| University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | $8,868 | $16,506 | - | - | - |
| Average | $9,071 | $18,216 | $1,259 | $15,817 | $17,545 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,071 for in-state students and $18,216 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.68% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Arkansas requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $28,772 and Arkansas State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $13,826 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of Central Arkansas | $9,778 | $16,728 | $10,118 | $17,258 |
| University of Arkansas at Monticello | $8,431 | $14,281 | $8,868 | $14,718 |
| Arkansas State University | $7,456 | $13,312 | $7,754 | $13,826 |
| University of Arkansas | $9,656 | $27,410 | $9,748 | $28,772 |
| University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | $8,596 | $16,114 | $8,868 | $16,506 |
| Average | $8,783 | $17,569 | $9,071 | $18,216 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,659 for state residents and $18,394 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 15.46% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Arkansas requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $28,560 and University of Central Arkansas has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $10,562.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of Central Arkansas | $6,924 | $12,056 | $7,162 | $12,443 |
| University of Arkansas at Monticello | $9,408 | $15,288 | $9,606 | $15,486 |
| Arkansas State University | $6,718 | $11,956 | $6,980 | $12,416 |
| University of Arkansas | $9,066 | $22,611 | $12,160 | $30,220 |
| University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | $9,570 | $17,746 | $12,386 | $21,407 |
| Average | $8,337 | $15,931 | $9,659 | $18,394 |
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 $15,817 when a student lives on campus and $17,545 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| University of Central Arkansas | $8,662 | $5,447 | $9,349 | $7,513 | - |
| University of Arkansas at Monticello | $7,820 | $5,010 | $8,945 | $6,545 | - |
| Arkansas State University | $11,100 | $6,122 | $10,935 | $7,788 | - |
| University of Arkansas | $13,290 | $5,816 | $13,290 | $5,816 | - |
| University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | - | - | - | - | - |
| Average | $10,218 | $5,599 | $10,630 | $6,916 | - |