Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $25,869 when living on campus and $27,616 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $30,189 when living on campus and $31,936 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 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
McNeese State University | $8,460 | $9,960 | $1,300 | $16,520 | $17,261 |
University of Central Arkansas | $10,118 | $17,258 | $1,230 | $14,109 | $16,862 |
Average | $9,289 | $13,609 | $1,265 | $15,315 | $17,062 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,289 for in-state students and $13,609 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -0.02% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Central Arkansas requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $17,258 and McNeese State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,960 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
McNeese State University | $8,440 | $10,496 | $8,460 | $9,960 |
University of Central Arkansas | $9,778 | $16,728 | $10,118 | $17,258 |
Average | $9,109 | $13,612 | $9,289 | $13,609 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $7,830 for state residents and $11,220 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.94% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Central Arkansas requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $10,562 and McNeese State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $7,203.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
McNeese State University | $8,458 | $9,958 | $8,497 | $9,997 |
University of Central Arkansas | $6,924 | $12,056 | $7,162 | $12,443 |
Average | $7,691 | $11,007 | $7,830 | $11,220 |
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 $15,315 when a student lives on campus and $17,062 when living off campus.
Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
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Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
McNeese State University | $10,596 | $5,924 | $11,337 | $5,924 | - |
University of Central Arkansas | $8,662 | $5,447 | $9,349 | $7,513 | - |
Average | $9,629 | $5,686 | $10,343 | $6,719 | - |