Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,380 when living on campus and $28,146 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $31,597 when living on campus and $33,362 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 Arkansas for Medical Sciences | $9,086 | $14,714 | - | - | - |
| University of Central Arkansas | $10,523 | $18,023 | $1,216 | $16,101 | $18,427 |
| Henderson State University | $8,244 | $10,620 | $2,500 | $16,420 | $16,362 |
| Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | $9,960 | $15,690 | $1,600 | $14,593 | $16,357 |
| University of Arkansas-Fort Smith | $7,334 | $12,182 | $1,416 | $15,558 | $18,587 |
| University of Arkansas System eVersity | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $9,029 | $14,246 | $1,683 | $15,668 | $17,433 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,029 for in-state students and $14,246 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -2.04% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Central Arkansas requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $15,000 and Henderson State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,784 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | $8,868 | $16,506 | $9,086 | $14,714 |
| University of Central Arkansas | $10,118 | $17,258 | $10,523 | $18,023 |
| Henderson State University | $7,572 | $9,780 | $8,244 | $10,620 |
| Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | $9,820 | $15,400 | $9,960 | $15,690 |
| University of Arkansas-Fort Smith | $6,906 | $13,770 | $7,334 | $12,182 |
| University of Arkansas System eVersity | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $8,657 | $14,543 | $9,029 | $14,246 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,561 for state residents and $13,465 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.13% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $19,781 and Henderson State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $8,478.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | $12,386 | $21,407 | $12,460 | $21,505 |
| University of Central Arkansas | $7,162 | $12,443 | $7,446 | $12,985 |
| Henderson State University | $6,903 | $9,081 | $7,497 | $9,855 |
| Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | $7,236 | $10,440 | $7,380 | $10,656 |
| University of Arkansas-Fort Smith | $7,608 | $11,910 | $8,022 | $12,324 |
| University of Arkansas System eVersity | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $8,259 | $13,056 | $8,561 | $13,465 |
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 2024-2025, the average living costs of selected colleges is $15,668 when a student lives on campus and $17,433 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | - | - | - | - | - |
| University of Central Arkansas | $9,110 | $6,991 | $8,697 | $9,730 | $9,730 |
| Henderson State University | $10,000 | $6,420 | $8,562 | $7,800 | $7,800 |
| Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | $7,911 | $6,682 | $7,911 | $8,446 | $4,885 |
| University of Arkansas-Fort Smith | $10,082 | $5,476 | $13,111 | $5,476 | $5,476 |
| University of Arkansas System eVersity | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $9,276 | $6,392 | $9,570 | $7,863 | $6,973 |
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