For the academic year 2023-2024, the average tuition & fees of Arkansas Public Colleges is $8,757 for in-state and $15,992 for out-of-state students.
Arkansas Public 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:
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University of Arkansas has the most expensive tuition & fees of $28,772 and University of Arkansas Grantham has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,280 among Arkansas Public Colleges.
The average itemized college cost for Arkansas Public 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 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 |
| Henderson State UniversityArkadelphia, AR | $7,572 | $9,780 | $247 | $339 | $2,676 | $10,680 | $8,562 |
| Southern Arkansas University Main CampusMagnolia, AR | $9,820 | $15,400 | $240 | $426 | $1,600 | $7,601 | $7,601 |
| 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 |
| Average | $8,757 | $15,992 | $243 | $504 | $1,429 | $9,728 | $10,139 |