Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $24,667 when living on campus and $29,000 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $30,454 when living on campus and $34,787 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 Tech University | $8,508 | $14,502 | $1,240 | $13,946 | $20,991 |
| Average | $9,164 | $14,951 | $1,420 | $14,083 | $18,416 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,164 for in-state students and $14,951 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.46% 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 Tech University has the lowest tuition & fees of $14,502 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 Tech University | $8,071 | $13,891 | $8,508 | $14,502 |
| Average | $8,826 | $14,451 | $9,164 | $14,951 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $7,236 for state residents and $8,993 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -21.37% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $8,820 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 | |
| Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | $7,092 | $10,224 | $7,236 | $10,440 |
| Arkansas Tech University | $7,170 | $12,651 | - | $7,546 |
| Average | $7,131 | $11,438 | $7,236 | $8,993 |
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 $14,083 when a student lives on campus and $18,416 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 Tech University | $9,852 | $4,094 | $15,743 | $5,248 | - |
| Average | $8,727 | $5,357 | $11,672 | $6,744 | - |