Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $24,798 when living on campus and $27,938 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $31,228 when living on campus and $34,368 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-Fort Smith | $6,906 | $13,770 | $1,368 | $14,863 | $17,254 |
| Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | $9,820 | $15,400 | $1,600 | $14,220 | $15,841 |
| 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 |
| University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | $8,868 | $16,506 | - | - | - |
| Average | $8,371 | $14,801 | $1,365 | $15,063 | $18,202 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,371 for in-state students and $14,801 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.90% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $15,400 and University of Arkansas-Fort Smith has the lowest tuition & fees of $13,770 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of Arkansas-Fort Smith | $6,418 | $13,594 | $6,906 | $13,770 |
| Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | $9,580 | $15,010 | $9,820 | $15,400 |
| Arkansas Tech University | $8,071 | $13,891 | $8,508 | $14,502 |
| Arkansas State University | $7,456 | $13,312 | $7,754 | $13,826 |
| University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | $8,596 | $16,114 | $8,868 | $16,506 |
| Average | $8,024 | $14,384 | $8,371 | $14,801 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,553 for state residents and $12,744 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -1.19% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $19,715 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 | |
| University of Arkansas-Fort Smith | $7,608 | $11,910 | $7,608 | $11,910 |
| Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | $7,092 | $10,224 | $7,236 | $10,440 |
| Arkansas Tech University | $7,170 | $12,651 | - | $7,546 |
| Arkansas State University | $6,718 | $11,956 | $6,980 | $12,416 |
| University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | $9,570 | $17,746 | $12,386 | $21,407 |
| Average | $7,632 | $12,897 | $8,553 | $12,744 |
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 $15,063 when a student lives on campus and $18,202 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-Fort Smith | $9,799 | $5,064 | $12,190 | $5,064 | - |
| Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | $7,601 | $6,619 | $7,601 | $8,240 | - |
| Arkansas Tech University | $9,852 | $4,094 | $15,743 | $5,248 | - |
| Arkansas State University | $11,100 | $6,122 | $10,935 | $7,788 | - |
| University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | - | - | - | - | - |
| Average | $9,588 | $5,475 | $11,617 | $6,585 | - |