Paying for University of Central Arkansas

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$10,118 3.48%	$17,258 3.17%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$7,162 3.44%	$12,443 3.21%

The 2024 tuition & fees of University of Central Arkansas (U of Central Arkansas) are $10,118 for Arkansas residents and $17,258 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,547 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

83% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $8,652. It could cover 50.13% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $16,805 for Arkansas residents and $23,945 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

U of Central Arkansas's 4-year tuition is $42,460 for Arkansas residents and $71,852 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $110,983 for Arkansas residents and $140,375 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 Central Arkansas is $10,118 for Arkansas residents and $17,258 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 3.48% for Arkansas residents and increased by 3.17% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount ($10,123) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,547.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of U of Central Arkansas is $10,470 for Arkansas residents and $17,805 for out-of-state students, a 3.2% increase compared to 2024's rate.

U of Central Arkansas Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$9,778	$16,728	$13,670
2023-2024	$10,118	$17,258	$14,109
Change % 2023-2024	3.48%	3.17%	3.21%
2024-2025	$10,470	$17,805	$14,562

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $7,162 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $12,443. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount ($10,588) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $18,149.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at U of Central Arkansas is $7,408 for Arkansas residents and $12,842 for out-of-state students , a 3.2% increase compared to 2024's rate.

U of Central Arkansas Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$6,924	$12,056	$13,670
2023-2024	$7,162	$12,443	$14,109
Change % 2023-2024	3.44%	3.21%	3.21%
2024-2025	$7,408	$12,842	$14,562

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 U of Central Arkansas. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $238 for Arkansas residents and $476 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $293 for Arkansas residents and $587 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$232	$463
	2023-2024	$238	$476
	2024-2025	$244	$489
Graduate	2022-2023	$285	$570
	2023-2024	$293	$587
	2024-2025	$301	$605

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $14,109 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 3.21% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 7.35% compared to the previous year.

The U of Central Arkansas's 2024 on-campus COA is $25,457 for state residents and $32,597 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $28,210 for state residents and $35,350 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At U of Central Arkansas
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$10,118
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$17,258
Room & Board	$8,662	$9,349
Personal Expenses	$5,447	$7,513
Books & Supplies	$1,230
COA (In-State)	$25,457	$28,210
COA (Out-of-State)	$32,597	$35,350

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 U of Central Arkansas?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at U of Central Arkansas is $42,460 for Arkansas residents and $71,852 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.

U of Central Arkansas 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$10,313	$10,512	$10,714	$10,921	$42,460
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$17,536	$17,817	$18,104	$18,395	$71,852
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$10,512	$10,714	$10,921	$11,131	$43,278
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$17,817	$18,104	$18,395	$18,691	$73,007
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$10,714	$10,921	$11,131	$11,346	$44,112
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$18,104	$18,395	$18,691	$18,991	$74,181
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$10,921	$11,131	$11,346	$11,565	$44,963
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$18,395	$18,691	$18,991	$19,297	$75,374
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$11,131	$11,346	$11,565	$11,787	$45,829
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$18,691	$18,991	$19,297	$19,607	$76,586

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 $110,983 for Arkansas residents and $140,375 for out-of-state students.

U of Central Arkansas 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$26,336	$27,250	$28,195	$29,180	$110,983
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$33,558	$34,556	$35,592	$36,669	$140,375
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$27,250	$28,203	$29,187	$30,213	$114,876
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$34,556	$35,592	$36,669	$37,788	$144,605
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$28,203	$29,195	$30,220	$31,289	$118,930
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$35,592	$36,669	$37,788	$38,950	$148,999
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$29,195	$30,228	$31,297	$32,411	$123,153
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$36,669	$37,788	$38,950	$40,158	$153,565
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$30,228	$31,305	$32,418	$33,579	$127,554
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$37,788	$38,950	$40,158	$41,415	$158,311

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 83% 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 $76,375 for Arkansas residents and $105,767 for out-of-state students.

U of Central Arkansas 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$17,684	$18,598	$19,543	$20,528	$76,375
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$24,906	$25,904	$26,940	$28,017	$105,767
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$18,598	$19,551	$20,535	$21,561	$80,268
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$25,904	$26,940	$28,017	$29,136	$109,997
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$19,551	$20,543	$21,568	$22,637	$84,322
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$26,940	$28,017	$29,136	$30,298	$114,391
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$20,543	$21,576	$22,645	$23,759	$88,545
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$28,017	$29,136	$30,298	$31,506	$118,957
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$21,576	$22,653	$23,766	$24,927	$92,946
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$29,136	$30,298	$31,506	$32,763	$123,703

	In-State	Out-of-State
University of Central Arkansas	$10,118	$17,258
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