For the academic year 2023-2024, the average tuition & fees of Arkansas Colleges is $8,757 for in-state and $15,992 for out-of-state students. In Arkansas private colleges, the 2024 average tuition & fees is $20,635.
Compared to last year's tuition in Arkansas, in-state tuition has increased by 3.11% and out-of-state tuition has increased by 3.23%. The private schools' tuition increased by 4.94%. You can check out the 5-year tuition inflation of Arkansas Colleges.
Arkansas Colleges' tuition & fees is lower than 2024 national average, which is $8,884 for in-state and $25,111 for out-of-state students.
This page compares tuition of 4-year colleges in Arkansas, and other level of colleges can be compared at:
Arkansas Community Colleges Arkansas Trade Schools
Hendrix College has the most expensive tuition & fees of $36,650 and Jackson Theological Seminary has the lowest tuition & fees of $6,150 among Arkansas Colleges.
The average itemized college cost for Arkansas Colleges is as follows:
| School Name | Tuition & Fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus | Off Campus | ||
| Arkansas Baptist CollegeLittle Rock, AR | $8,760 | $365 | $1,000 | $8,826 | $7,780 | ||
| Arkansas State UniversityJonesboro, AR | $7,754 | $13,826 | $299 | $552 | $1,250 | $11,100 | $10,935 |
| Arkansas Tech UniversityRussellville, AR | $8,508 | $14,502 | $250 | $500 | $1,240 | $9,852 | $15,743 |
| Central Baptist CollegeConway, AR | $19,680 | $605 | $1,704 | $8,500 | $6,336 | ||
| Champion Christian CollegeHot Springs, AR | $12,582 | $375 | $1,200 | $7,400 | $10,464 | ||
| Crowley's Ridge CollegeParagould, AR | $16,440 | $458 | $800 | $7,900 | $8,900 | ||
| Ecclesia CollegeSpringdale, AR | $16,850 | $525 | $1,080 | $6,000 | $6,000 | ||
| Harding UniversitySearcy, AR | $24,888 | $808 | $512 | $9,940 | $8,924 | ||
| Henderson State UniversityArkadelphia, AR | $7,572 | $9,780 | $247 | $339 | $2,676 | $10,680 | $8,562 |
| Hendrix CollegeConway, AR | $36,650 | $1,513 | $1,100 | $14,300 | $11,056 | ||
| Jackson Theological SeminaryNorth Little Rock, AR | $6,150 | $250 | - | - | - | ||
| John Brown UniversitySiloam Springs, AR | $30,832 | $984 | $800 | $10,258 | $2,500 | ||
| Lyon CollegeBatesville, AR | $31,000 | $930 | $1,500 | $10,750 | $10,750 | ||
| Ouachita Baptist UniversityArkadelphia, AR | $32,480 | $725 | $1,100 | $9,240 | $8,928 | ||
| Philander Smith UniversityLittle Rock, AR | $13,014 | $495 | $1,200 | $10,000 | $14,376 | ||
| Southern Arkansas University Main CampusMagnolia, AR | $9,820 | $15,400 | $240 | $426 | $1,600 | $7,601 | $7,601 |
| Strayer University-ArkansasLittle Rock, AR | $13,920 | $339 | $675 | - | $9,438 | ||
| University of ArkansasFayetteville, AR | $9,748 | $28,772 | $256 | $890 | $1,154 | $13,290 | $13,290 |
| University of Arkansas at Little RockLittle Rock, AR | $9,617 | $22,067 | $220 | $635 | $1,250 | $9,352 | $12,722 |
| University of Arkansas at MonticelloMonticello, AR | $8,868 | $14,718 | $180 | $375 | $1,400 | $7,820 | $8,945 |
| University of Arkansas at Pine BluffPine Bluff, AR | $9,019 | $17,029 | $202 | $469 | $1,120 | $9,122 | $5,280 |
| University of Arkansas for Medical SciencesLittle Rock, AR | $8,868 | $16,506 | $299 | $617 | - | - | - |
| University of Arkansas GranthamLIttle Rock, AR | $8,280 | $8,280 | $295 | $295 | - | - | $6,912 |
| University of Arkansas-Fort SmithFort Smith, AR | $6,906 | $13,770 | $188 | $474 | $1,368 | $9,799 | $12,190 |
| University of Central ArkansasConway, AR | $10,118 | $17,258 | $238 | $476 | $1,230 | $8,662 | $9,349 |
| University of the OzarksClarksville, AR | $25,950 | $1,046 | - | $9,490 | $9,490 | ||
| Williams Baptist UniversityWalnut Ridge, AR | $20,330 | $785 | $1,250 | $8,980 | $7,700 | ||
| Average | $8,757 | $18,572 | $243 | $602 | $1,226 | $9,516 | $9,367 |