Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,131 when living on campus and $27,507 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $34,741 when living on campus and $36,117 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 | ||
| University of Central Arkansas | $10,118 | $17,258 | $1,230 | $14,109 | $16,862 |
| Stephen F Austin State University | $10,600 | $20,680 | $1,202 | $15,002 | $15,002 |
| Average | $10,359 | $18,969 | $1,216 | $14,556 | $15,932 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,359 for in-state students and $18,969 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -4.12% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Stephen F Austin State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $20,680 and University of Central Arkansas has the lowest tuition & fees of $17,258 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of Central Arkansas | $9,778 | $16,728 | $10,118 | $17,258 |
| Stephen F Austin State University | $10,600 | $22,840 | $10,600 | $20,680 |
| Average | $10,189 | $19,784 | $10,359 | $18,969 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $7,298 for state residents and $13,718 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.25% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Stephen F Austin State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $12,822 and University of Central Arkansas has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $10,562.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of Central Arkansas | $6,924 | $12,056 | $7,162 | $12,443 |
| Stephen F Austin State University | $7,433 | $14,777 | $7,433 | $14,993 |
| Average | $7,179 | $13,417 | $7,298 | $13,718 |
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 $14,556 when a student lives on campus and $15,932 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| University of Central Arkansas | $8,662 | $5,447 | $9,349 | $7,513 | - |
| Stephen F Austin State University | $11,142 | $3,860 | $11,142 | $3,860 | - |
| Average | $9,902 | $4,654 | $10,246 | $5,687 | - |