Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $24,472 when living on campus and $27,992 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $30,613 when living on campus and $34,133 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 |
| University of Central Arkansas | $10,118 | $17,258 | $1,230 | $14,109 | $16,862 |
| University of Arkansas at Monticello | $8,868 | $14,718 | $1,400 | $12,830 | $15,490 |
| Arkansas Tech University | $8,508 | $14,502 | $1,240 | $13,946 | $20,991 |
| University of Arkansas System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Arkansas State University System | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $9,329 | $15,470 | $1,368 | $13,776 | $17,296 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,329 for in-state students and $15,470 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.28% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Central Arkansas requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $17,258 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 |
| University of Central Arkansas | $9,778 | $16,728 | $10,118 | $17,258 |
| University of Arkansas at Monticello | $8,431 | $14,281 | $8,868 | $14,718 |
| Arkansas Tech University | $8,071 | $13,891 | $8,508 | $14,502 |
| University of Arkansas System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Arkansas State University System | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $8,965 | $14,978 | $9,329 | $15,470 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,001 for state residents and $11,479 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -8.57% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Arkansas at Monticello requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $12,720 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 |
| University of Central Arkansas | $6,924 | $12,056 | $7,162 | $12,443 |
| University of Arkansas at Monticello | $9,408 | $15,288 | $9,606 | $15,486 |
| Arkansas Tech University | $7,170 | $12,651 | - | $7,546 |
| University of Arkansas System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Arkansas State University System | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $7,649 | $12,555 | $8,001 | $11,479 |
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 $13,776 when a student lives on campus and $17,296 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 | - |
| University of Central Arkansas | $8,662 | $5,447 | $9,349 | $7,513 | - |
| University of Arkansas at Monticello | $7,820 | $5,010 | $8,945 | $6,545 | - |
| Arkansas Tech University | $9,852 | $4,094 | $15,743 | $5,248 | - |
| University of Arkansas System Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Arkansas State University System | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $8,484 | $5,293 | $10,410 | $6,887 | - |