Paying for University of Arkansas

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$9,748 0.95%	$28,772 4.97%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$12,160 34.13%	$30,220 33.65%

The 2024 tuition & fees of University of Arkansas (Arkansas) are $9,748 for Arkansas residents and $28,772 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,640 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

59% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $8,877. It could cover 30.85% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $21,131 for Arkansas residents and $40,155 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

Arkansas's 4-year tuition is $39,911 for Arkansas residents and $122,523 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $130,012 for Arkansas residents and $212,624 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at University of Arkansas is $9,748 for Arkansas residents and $28,772 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 0.95% for Arkansas residents and increased by 4.97% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount ($12,557) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,640.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of Arkansas is $9,841 for Arkansas residents and $30,202 for out-of-state students, a 5.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Arkansas Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$9,656	$27,410	$17,544
2023-2024	$9,748	$28,772	$19,106
Change % 2023-2024	0.95%	4.97%	8.90%
2024-2025	$9,841	$30,202	$20,807

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $12,160 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $30,220. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount ($13,827) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $29,192.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Arkansas is $16,310 for Arkansas residents and $40,390 for out-of-state students , a 33.7% increase compared to 2024's rate.

University of Arkansas has a law school and its tuition is different from other graduate programs, usually higher. The law school tuition is $17,900 for in-state and $39,733 for out-of-state students. See the detailed law school tuition at University of Arkansas School of Law page.

Arkansas Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$9,066	$22,611	$17,544
2023-2024	$12,160	$30,220	$19,106
Change % 2023-2024	34.13%	33.65%	8.90%
2024-2025	$16,310	$40,390	$20,807

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Arkansas. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $256 for Arkansas residents and $890 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $438 for Arkansas residents and $1,190 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$256	$847
	2023-2024	$256	$890
	2024-2025	$256	$935
Graduate	2022-2023	$438	$1,190
	2023-2024	$438	$1,190
	2024-2025	$438	$1,190

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $19,106. The Living costs increased by 8.90% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.

The Arkansas's 2024 on-campus COA is $30,008 for state residents and $49,032 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $30,008 for state residents and $49,032 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Arkansas
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$9,748
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$28,772
Room & Board	$13,290	$13,290
Personal Expenses	$5,816	$5,816
Books & Supplies	$1,154
COA (In-State)	$30,008	$30,008
COA (Out-of-State)	$49,032	$49,032

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Arkansas?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Arkansas is $39,911 for Arkansas residents and $122,523 for out-of-state students.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

Arkansas 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$9,839	$9,931	$10,024	$10,117	$39,911
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$29,497	$30,240	$31,002	$31,783	$122,523
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$9,931	$10,024	$10,117	$10,212	$40,283
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$30,240	$31,002	$31,783	$32,584	$125,610
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$10,024	$10,117	$10,212	$10,307	$40,659
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$31,002	$31,783	$32,584	$33,405	$128,775
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$10,117	$10,212	$10,307	$10,403	$41,039
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$31,783	$32,584	$33,405	$34,247	$132,020
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$10,212	$10,307	$10,403	$10,500	$41,422
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$32,584	$33,405	$34,247	$35,110	$135,347

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $130,012 for Arkansas residents and $212,624 for out-of-state students.

Arkansas 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$30,966	$31,963	$32,987	$34,054	$130,012
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$50,624	$52,273	$53,980	$55,748	$212,624
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$31,963	$33,001	$34,068	$35,179	$134,253
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$52,273	$53,980	$55,748	$57,580	$219,580
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$33,001	$34,082	$35,193	$36,350	$138,668
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$53,980	$55,748	$57,580	$59,477	$226,784
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$34,082	$35,207	$36,364	$37,570	$143,266
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$55,748	$57,580	$59,477	$61,443	$234,247
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$35,207	$36,378	$37,584	$38,840	$148,053
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$57,580	$59,477	$61,443	$63,479	$241,978

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 59% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $94,504 for Arkansas residents and $177,116 for out-of-state students.

Arkansas 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$22,089	$23,086	$24,110	$25,177	$94,504
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$41,747	$43,396	$45,103	$46,871	$177,116
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$23,086	$24,124	$25,191	$26,302	$98,745
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$43,396	$45,103	$46,871	$48,703	$184,072
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$24,124	$25,205	$26,316	$27,473	$103,160
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$45,103	$46,871	$48,703	$50,600	$191,276
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$25,205	$26,330	$27,487	$28,693	$107,758
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$46,871	$48,703	$50,600	$52,566	$198,739
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$26,330	$27,501	$28,707	$29,963	$112,545
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$48,703	$50,600	$52,566	$54,602	$206,470

	In-State	Out-of-State
University of Arkansas	$9,748	$28,772
Auburn University	$12,536	$33,944
University of Georgia	$11,180	$30,220
University of Missouri-Columbia	$14,130	$34,338
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College	$11,954	$28,631
University of Kentucky	$13,212	$33,406