Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $25,842 when living on campus and $27,969 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $32,448 when living on campus and $34,575 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 |
| Arkansas State University | $7,754 | $13,826 | $1,250 | $17,222 | $18,723 |
| Average | $8,936 | $15,542 | $1,240 | $15,666 | $17,793 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,936 for in-state students and $15,542 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.48% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Central Arkansas requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $17,258 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 |
| Arkansas State University | $7,456 | $13,312 | $7,754 | $13,826 |
| Average | $8,617 | $15,020 | $8,936 | $15,542 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $7,071 for state residents and $12,430 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.53% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Arkansas State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $11,970 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 |
| Arkansas State University | $6,718 | $11,956 | $6,980 | $12,416 |
| Average | $6,821 | $12,006 | $7,071 | $12,430 |
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 $15,666 when a student lives on campus and $17,793 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 | - |
| Arkansas State University | $11,100 | $6,122 | $10,935 | $7,788 | - |
| Average | $9,881 | $5,785 | $10,142 | $7,651 | - |