For the academic year 2023-2024, U of Central Arkansas's tuition & fees is $10,118 for state residents and $17,258 for out-of-state students. Compared to similar schools, its U of Central Arkansas's tuition is somewhat low. The average tuition of the schools is $8,912 for in-state and $22,246 for out-of-state students.
The average tuition of similar schools to U of Central Arkansas is lower than 4-year colleges' average, which is $8,884 for in-state and $25,111 for out-of-state students in 2024.
Abilene Christian University has the most expensive tuition & fees of $42,240 and Nicholls State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,266 among the schools.
The average itemized cost for schools similar to U of Central Arkansas is as follows:
The following table compares 2024 tuition, fees, and other colleges expenses between U of Central Arkansas and similar schools to it. You can compare these schools on a variety of aspects at college comparison page.
| 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 | ||
| University of Central ArkansasConway, AR | $10,118 | $17,258 | $238 | $476 | $1,230 | $8,662 | $9,349 |
| McNeese State UniversityLake Charles, LA | $8,460 | $9,960 | $356 | $418 | $1,300 | $10,596 | $11,337 |
| University of New OrleansNew Orleans, LA | $9,172 | $14,008 | $254 | $455 | $1,300 | $12,174 | $11,515 |
| Nicholls State UniversityThibodaux, LA | $8,173 | $9,266 | $410 | $501 | $1,300 | $10,938 | $11,338 |
| Northwestern State University of LouisianaNatchitoches, LA | $8,864 | $19,652 | $420 | $420 | $1,300 | $10,617 | $11,337 |
| Southeastern Louisiana UniversityHammond, LA | $8,373 | $20,851 | $349 | $869 | $1,300 | $10,240 | $11,812 |
| Abilene Christian UniversityAbilene, TX | $42,240 | $1,730 | $1,250 | $12,500 | $12,500 | ||
| Houston Christian UniversityHouston, TX | $38,100 | $1,465 | $1,000 | $10,816 | $10,816 | ||
| University of the Incarnate WordSan Antonio, TX | $35,660 | $1,050 | $250 | $13,746 | $13,636 | ||
| Lamar UniversityBeaumont, TX | $8,904 | $18,696 | $259 | $667 | $1,250 | $10,272 | $9,266 |
| Sam Houston State UniversityHuntsville, TX | $9,228 | $19,020 | $244 | $652 | $1,380 | $11,720 | $11,720 |
| Average | $8,912 | $22,246 | $316 | $791 | $1,169 | $11,116 | $11,330 |