Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $25,933 when living on campus and $27,494 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $31,759 when living on campus and $33,320 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 |
| Arkansas State University | $7,754 | $13,826 | $1,250 | $17,222 | $18,723 |
| Average | $8,787 | $14,613 | $1,425 | $15,721 | $17,282 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,787 for in-state students and $14,613 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.19% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $15,400 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 | |
| Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | $9,580 | $15,010 | $9,820 | $15,400 |
| Arkansas State University | $7,456 | $13,312 | $7,754 | $13,826 |
| Average | $8,518 | $14,161 | $8,787 | $14,613 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $7,108 for state residents and $11,428 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.05% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Arkansas State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $11,970 and Southern Arkansas University Main Campus has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $8,820.
| 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 |
| Arkansas State University | $6,718 | $11,956 | $6,980 | $12,416 |
| Average | $6,905 | $11,090 | $7,108 | $11,428 |
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 $15,721 when a student lives on campus and $17,282 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 | - |
| Arkansas State University | $11,100 | $6,122 | $10,935 | $7,788 | - |
| Average | $9,351 | $6,371 | $9,268 | $8,014 | - |