Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,288 when living on campus and $24,748 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $48,487 when living on campus and $46,946 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 | ||
| Ouachita Baptist University | $32,480 | $1,100 | $13,918 | $16,838 | |
| John Brown University | $30,832 | $800 | $13,078 | $5,350 | |
| Hendrix College | $36,650 | $1,100 | $17,694 | $14,450 | |
| University of Arkansas | $9,748 | $28,772 | $1,154 | $19,106 | $19,106 |
| Lyon College | $31,000 | $1,500 | $13,250 | $13,600 | |
| Average | $9,748 | $31,947 | $1,131 | $15,409 | $13,869 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,748 for in-state students and $31,947 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.45% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Hendrix College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $36,650 and University of Arkansas has the lowest tuition & fees of $28,772 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Ouachita Baptist University | $31,180 | $32,480 | ||
| John Brown University | $29,720 | $30,832 | ||
| Hendrix College | $35,100 | $36,650 | ||
| University of Arkansas | $9,656 | $27,410 | $9,748 | $28,772 |
| Lyon College | $31,000 | $31,000 | ||
| Average | $9,656 | $30,882 | $9,748 | $31,947 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,160 for state residents and $24,645 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 15.42% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Hendrix College requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $36,300 and Lyon College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $9,840.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Ouachita Baptist University | $13,780 | $17,188 | ||
| John Brown University | $13,920 | $14,520 | ||
| Hendrix College | $35,100 | $36,650 | ||
| University of Arkansas | $9,066 | $22,611 | $12,160 | $30,220 |
| Lyon College | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Average | $9,066 | $21,353 | $12,160 | $24,645 |
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 $15,409 when a student lives on campus and $13,869 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Ouachita Baptist University | $9,240 | $4,678 | $8,928 | $7,910 | - |
| John Brown University | $10,258 | $2,820 | $2,500 | $2,850 | - |
| Hendrix College | $14,300 | $3,394 | $11,056 | $3,394 | - |
| University of Arkansas | $13,290 | $5,816 | $13,290 | $5,816 | - |
| Lyon College | $10,750 | $2,500 | $10,750 | $2,850 | - |
| Average | $11,568 | $3,842 | $9,305 | $4,564 | - |