Paying for Arkansas Tech University

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$8,508 5.41%	$14,502 4.40%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$7,546 5.24%	$7,546 -40.35%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Arkansas Tech University (ATU) are $8,508 for Arkansas residents and $14,502 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,198 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

71% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $9,067. It could cover 62.52% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $14,627 for Arkansas residents and $20,621 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

ATU's 4-year tuition is $36,184 for Arkansas residents and $61,243 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $102,964 for Arkansas residents and $128,022 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 Arkansas Tech University is $8,508 for Arkansas residents and $14,502 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 5.41% for Arkansas residents and increased by 4.40% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount ($9,590) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,198.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of ATU is $8,969 for Arkansas residents and $15,140 for out-of-state students, a 4.4% increase compared to 2024's rate.

ATU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$8,071	$13,891	$12,890
2023-2024	$8,508	$14,502	$13,946
Change % 2023-2024	5.41%	4.40%	8.19%
2024-2025	$8,969	$15,140	$15,089

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $7,546 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $7,546. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount ($10,292) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,479.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at ATU is $7,942 for Arkansas residents and $4,501 for out-of-state students , a 40.4% decrease compared to 2024's rate.

ATU Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$7,170	$12,651	$12,890
2023-2024	$7,546	$7,546	$13,946
Change % 2023-2024	5.24%	-40.35%	8.19%
2024-2025	$7,942	$4,501	$15,089

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 ATU. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $250 for Arkansas residents and $500 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $315.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$243	$485
	2023-2024	$250	$500
	2024-2025	$257	$515
Graduate	2022-2023	$305	$609
	2023-2024	$315	$315
	2024-2025	$325	$163

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $13,946 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 8.19% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 9.67% compared to the previous year.

The ATU's 2024 on-campus COA is $23,694 for state residents and $29,688 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $30,739 for state residents and $36,733 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At ATU
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$8,508
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$14,502
Room & Board	$9,852	$15,743
Personal Expenses	$4,094	$5,248
Books & Supplies	$1,240
COA (In-State)	$23,694	$30,739
COA (Out-of-State)	$29,688	$36,733

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 ATU?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at ATU is $36,184 for Arkansas residents and $61,243 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.

ATU 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$8,718	$8,933	$9,154	$9,380	$36,184
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$14,819	$15,142	$15,472	$15,810	$61,243
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$8,933	$9,154	$9,380	$9,611	$37,078
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$15,142	$15,472	$15,810	$16,155	$62,579
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$9,154	$9,380	$9,611	$9,848	$37,993
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$15,472	$15,810	$16,155	$16,508	$63,945
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$9,380	$9,611	$9,848	$10,091	$38,931
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$15,810	$16,155	$16,508	$16,868	$65,341
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$9,611	$9,848	$10,091	$10,341	$39,891
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$16,155	$16,508	$16,868	$17,236	$66,767

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 $102,964 for Arkansas residents and $128,022 for out-of-state students.

ATU 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$24,483	$25,301	$26,150	$27,030	$102,964
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$30,584	$31,510	$32,468	$33,460	$128,022
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$25,301	$26,150	$27,030	$27,943	$106,424
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$31,510	$32,468	$33,460	$34,487	$131,925
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$26,150	$27,030	$27,943	$28,890	$110,012
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$32,468	$33,460	$34,487	$35,549	$135,964
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$27,030	$27,943	$28,890	$29,872	$113,734
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$33,460	$34,487	$35,549	$36,648	$140,144
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$27,943	$28,890	$29,872	$30,890	$117,594
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$34,487	$35,549	$36,648	$37,786	$144,470

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 71% 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 $66,696 for Arkansas residents and $91,754 for out-of-state students.

ATU 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$15,416	$16,234	$17,083	$17,963	$66,696
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$21,517	$22,443	$23,401	$24,393	$91,754
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$16,234	$17,083	$17,963	$18,876	$70,156
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$22,443	$23,401	$24,393	$25,420	$95,657
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$17,083	$17,963	$18,876	$19,823	$73,744
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$23,401	$24,393	$25,420	$26,482	$99,696
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$17,963	$18,876	$19,823	$20,805	$77,466
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$24,393	$25,420	$26,482	$27,581	$103,876
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$18,876	$19,823	$20,805	$21,823	$81,326
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$25,420	$26,482	$27,581	$28,719	$108,202

	In-State	Out-of-State
Arkansas Tech University	$8,508	$14,502
University of Arkansas	$9,748	$28,772
Arkansas State University	$7,754	$13,826
University of Central Arkansas	$10,118	$17,258
University of Arkansas at Little Rock	$9,617	$22,067
University of Arkansas Grantham	$8,280	$8,280