Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $24,960 when living on campus and $29,233 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $30,993 when living on campus and $35,266 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 | ||
| Arkansas Tech University | $8,508 | $14,502 | $1,240 | $13,946 | $20,991 |
| Arkansas State University | $7,754 | $13,826 | $1,250 | $17,222 | $18,723 |
| Average | $8,131 | $14,164 | $1,245 | $15,584 | $19,857 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,131 for in-state students and $14,164 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.14% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Arkansas Tech University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $14,502 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 | |
| Arkansas Tech University | $8,071 | $13,891 | $8,508 | $14,502 |
| Arkansas State University | $7,456 | $13,312 | $7,754 | $13,826 |
| Average | $7,764 | $13,602 | $8,131 | $14,164 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $6,980 for state residents and $9,981 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -18.88% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Arkansas State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $11,970 and Arkansas Tech University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $5,661.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Arkansas Tech University | $7,170 | $12,651 | - | $7,546 |
| Arkansas State University | $6,718 | $11,956 | $6,980 | $12,416 |
| Average | $6,944 | $12,304 | $6,980 | $9,981 |
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 $15,584 when a student lives on campus and $19,857 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Arkansas Tech University | $9,852 | $4,094 | $15,743 | $5,248 | - |
| Arkansas State University | $11,100 | $6,122 | $10,935 | $7,788 | - |
| Average | $10,476 | $5,108 | $13,339 | $6,518 | - |