Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $25,820 when living on campus and $28,081 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $32,496 when living on campus and $34,757 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 | ||
| Henderson State University | $7,885 | $9,882 | $2,676 | $18,280 | $16,590 |
| 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 |
| University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | $8,868 | $16,506 | - | - | - |
| University of Arkansas at Little Rock | $8,455 | $19,210 | $1,250 | $16,151 | $21,470 |
| Arkansas State University System | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $8,839 | $15,515 | $1,639 | $15,343 | $17,603 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,839 for in-state students and $15,515 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -1.38% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Arkansas at Little Rock requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $19,210 and Henderson State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,882 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Henderson State University | $7,560 | $9,768 | $7,885 | $9,882 |
| 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 |
| University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | $8,596 | $16,114 | $8,868 | $16,506 |
| University of Arkansas at Little Rock | $9,512 | $21,767 | $8,455 | $19,210 |
| Arkansas State University System | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $8,775 | $15,732 | $8,839 | $15,515 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,748 for state residents and $14,703 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 6.52% 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 Henderson State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $7,848.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Henderson State University | $6,862 | $9,040 | $6,903 | $9,081 |
| 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 |
| University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | $9,570 | $17,746 | $12,386 | $21,407 |
| University of Arkansas at Little Rock | $7,594 | $14,884 | $7,684 | $15,100 |
| Arkansas State University System | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $8,072 | $13,803 | $8,748 | $14,703 |
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 $15,343 when a student lives on campus and $17,603 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Henderson State University | $10,680 | $7,600 | $8,562 | $8,028 | - |
| 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 | - |
| University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | - | - | - | - | - |
| University of Arkansas at Little Rock | $9,352 | $6,799 | $12,722 | $8,748 | - |
| Arkansas State University System | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $9,129 | $6,214 | $9,895 | $7,709 | - |