Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $25,932 when living on campus and $27,814 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $31,983 when living on campus and $33,865 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 | ||
| Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | $9,820 | $15,400 | $1,600 | $14,220 | $15,841 |
| Henderson State University | $7,885 | $9,882 | $2,676 | $18,280 | $16,590 |
| 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 at Little Rock | $8,455 | $19,210 | $1,250 | $16,151 | $21,470 |
| Average | $8,556 | $14,607 | $1,635 | $15,741 | $17,623 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,556 for in-state students and $14,607 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -1.49% 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 | |
| Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | $9,580 | $15,010 | $9,820 | $15,400 |
| Henderson State University | $7,560 | $9,768 | $7,885 | $9,882 |
| 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 at Little Rock | $9,512 | $21,767 | $8,455 | $19,210 |
| Average | $8,508 | $14,828 | $8,556 | $14,607 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $7,682 for state residents and $12,505 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.84% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Arkansas at Little Rock requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $13,266 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 | |
| Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | $7,092 | $10,224 | $7,236 | $10,440 |
| Henderson State University | $6,862 | $9,040 | $6,903 | $9,081 |
| 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 at Little Rock | $7,594 | $14,884 | $7,684 | $15,100 |
| Average | $7,535 | $12,278 | $7,682 | $12,505 |
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 $15,741 when a student lives on campus and $17,623 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | $7,601 | $6,619 | $7,601 | $8,240 | - |
| Henderson State University | $10,680 | $7,600 | $8,562 | $8,028 | - |
| 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 at Little Rock | $9,352 | $6,799 | $12,722 | $8,748 | - |
| Average | $9,311 | $6,430 | $9,753 | $7,870 | - |