Paying for Southern Arkansas University Main Campus

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$9,820 2.51%	$15,400 2.60%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$7,236 2.03%	$10,440 2.11%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (Southern Arkansas University Main Campus) are $9,820 for Arkansas residents and $15,400 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,198 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

99% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $8,394. It could cover 54.51% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $17,246 for Arkansas residents and $22,826 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus's 4-year tuition is $41,165 for Arkansas residents and $64,867 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $106,191 for Arkansas residents and $129,893 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 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is $9,820 for Arkansas residents and $15,400 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 2.51% for Arkansas residents and increased by 2.60% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount ($9,590) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,198.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is $10,066 for Arkansas residents and $15,800 for out-of-state students, a 2.6% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$9,580	$15,010	$14,165
2023-2024	$9,820	$15,400	$14,220
Change % 2023-2024	2.51%	2.60%	0.39%
2024-2025	$10,066	$15,800	$14,275

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $7,236 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $10,440. 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 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is $7,383 for Arkansas residents and $10,661 for out-of-state students , a 2.1% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$7,092	$10,224	$14,165
2023-2024	$7,236	$10,440	$14,220
Change % 2023-2024	2.03%	2.11%	0.39%
2024-2025	$7,383	$10,661	$14,275

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 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $240 for Arkansas residents and $426 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $312 for Arkansas residents and $490 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$234	$415
	2023-2024	$240	$426
	2024-2025	$246	$437
Graduate	2022-2023	$304	$478
	2023-2024	$312	$490
	2024-2025	$320	$502

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $14,220 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 0.39% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs decreased by 0.01% compared to the previous year.

The Southern Arkansas University Main Campus's 2024 on-campus COA is $25,640 for state residents and $31,220 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $27,261 for state residents and $32,841 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$9,820
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$15,400
Room & Board	$7,601	$7,601
Personal Expenses	$6,619	$8,240
Books & Supplies	$1,600
COA (In-State)	$25,640	$27,261
COA (Out-of-State)	$31,220	$32,841

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.

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is $41,165 for Arkansas residents and $64,867 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.

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$10,005	$10,193	$10,386	$10,581	$41,165
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$15,720	$16,047	$16,380	$16,720	$64,867
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$10,193	$10,386	$10,581	$10,781	$41,941
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$16,047	$16,380	$16,720	$17,068	$66,215
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$10,386	$10,581	$10,781	$10,984	$42,731
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$16,380	$16,720	$17,068	$17,423	$67,591
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$10,581	$10,781	$10,984	$11,191	$43,536
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$16,720	$17,068	$17,423	$17,785	$68,995
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$10,781	$10,984	$11,191	$11,401	$44,356
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$17,068	$17,423	$17,785	$18,154	$70,429

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 $106,191 for Arkansas residents and $129,893 for out-of-state students.

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$25,998	$26,361	$26,729	$27,104	$106,191
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$31,713	$32,214	$32,724	$33,243	$129,893
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$26,361	$26,729	$27,104	$27,484	$107,678
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$32,214	$32,724	$33,243	$33,772	$131,952
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$26,729	$27,104	$27,484	$27,871	$109,188
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$32,724	$33,243	$33,772	$34,309	$134,048
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$27,104	$27,484	$27,871	$28,263	$110,721
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$33,243	$33,772	$34,309	$34,857	$136,181
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$27,484	$27,871	$28,263	$28,661	$112,279
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$33,772	$34,309	$34,857	$35,414	$138,352

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 99% 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 $72,615 for Arkansas residents and $96,317 for out-of-state students.

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$17,604	$17,967	$18,335	$18,710	$72,615
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$23,319	$23,820	$24,330	$24,849	$96,317
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$17,967	$18,335	$18,710	$19,090	$74,102
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$23,820	$24,330	$24,849	$25,378	$98,376
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$18,335	$18,710	$19,090	$19,477	$75,612
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$24,330	$24,849	$25,378	$25,915	$100,472
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$18,710	$19,090	$19,477	$19,869	$77,145
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$24,849	$25,378	$25,915	$26,463	$102,605
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$19,090	$19,477	$19,869	$20,267	$78,703
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$25,378	$25,915	$26,463	$27,020	$104,776

	In-State	Out-of-State
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus	$9,820	$15,400
University of Arkansas	$9,748	$28,772
Arkansas State University	$7,754	$13,826
University of Central Arkansas	$10,118	$17,258
Arkansas Tech University	$8,508	$14,502
University of Arkansas at Little Rock	$9,617	$22,067