Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Arkansas State University is $7,754 for Arkansas residents and $13,826 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 4.00% for Arkansas residents and increased by 3.86% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount ($10,771) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,046.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for Arkansas State is $8,064 for Arkansas residents and $14,360 for out-of-state students which is a 3.9% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 4.00% for Arkansas residents and increased by 3.86% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $17,222 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 8.68% compared to the previous year.The off-campus living costs increased by 9.75% compared to the previous year.
You may want to compare the school to other Arkansas schools with tuition changes from last year at Arkansas colleges tuition change page.
Arkansas State Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$7,456 $13,312$15,847
2023-2024$7,754$13,826$17,222
Change % 2023-20244.00%3.86%8.68%
2024-2025$8,064$14,360$18,716
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Arkansas State University - COA
Arkansas State University - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Arkansas State University - Room and Board Coost Chart

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $6,980 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $12,416 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount ($11,485) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $21,694.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Arkansas State is $7,252 for Arkansas residents and $12,894 for out-of-state students which is a 3.8% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Arkansas State Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$6,718 $11,956$15,847
2023-2024$6,980$12,416$17,222
Change % 2023-20243.90%3.85%8.68%
2024-2025$7,252$12,894$18,716
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Arkansas State University - Graduate Tuition Chart

Tuition 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 State. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $298 for Arkansas residents and $551 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $363 for Arkansas residents and $665 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$287$531
2023-2024$298$551
2024-2025$309$572
Graduate2022-2023$349$640
2023-2024$363$665
2024-2025$378$691
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Arkansas State University - Tuition per Credit Hour
Arkansas State University - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Arkansas State University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Arkansas State University and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Arkansas State University$7,754$13,826
University of Louisiana at Monroe$9,190$21,290
Troy University$9,792$19,584
University of Louisiana at Lafayette$10,418$24,146
Texas State University$11,450$23,210
University of South Alabama$9,676$18,652

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Arkansas State?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Arkansas State is $32,129 for Arkansas residents and $57,702 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.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$7,864$7,975$8,088$8,202$32,129
Out-of-State$14,062$14,302$14,545$14,793$57,702
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$7,975$8,088$8,202$8,319$32,584
Out-of-State$14,302$14,545$14,793$15,046$58,686
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$8,088$8,202$8,319$8,436$33,045
Out-of-State$14,545$14,793$15,046$15,302$59,687
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$8,202$8,319$8,436$8,556$33,513
Out-of-State$14,793$15,046$15,302$15,563$60,704
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$8,319$8,436$8,556$8,677$33,987
Out-of-State$15,046$15,302$15,563$15,828$61,739

Total College Costs Including 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 $112,477 for Arkansas residents and $138,050 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Arkansas State University.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$26,959$27,716$28,497$29,305$112,477
Out-of-State$33,157$34,042$34,955$35,896$138,050
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$27,716$28,497$29,305$30,139$115,657
Out-of-State$34,042$34,955$35,896$36,866$141,759
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$28,497$29,305$30,139$31,001$118,943
Out-of-State$34,955$35,896$36,866$37,867$145,584
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$29,305$30,139$31,001$31,892$122,337
Out-of-State$35,896$36,866$37,867$38,899$149,528
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$30,139$31,001$31,892$32,812$125,843
Out-of-State$36,866$37,867$38,899$39,963$153,596

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 98% 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 $78,993 for Arkansas residents and $104,566 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Arkansas State University.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$18,588$19,345$20,126$20,934$78,993
Out-of-State$24,786$25,671$26,584$27,525$104,566
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$19,345$20,126$20,934$21,768$82,173
Out-of-State$25,671$26,584$27,525$28,495$108,275
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$20,126$20,934$21,768$22,630$85,459
Out-of-State$26,584$27,525$28,495$29,496$112,100
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$20,934$21,768$22,630$23,521$88,853
Out-of-State$27,525$28,495$29,496$30,528$116,044
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$21,768$22,630$23,521$24,441$92,359
Out-of-State$28,495$29,496$30,528$31,592$120,112

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Arkansas State University.
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Arkansas State University 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$7,754$1,250$17,222$13,826$1,250 $17,222
Graduate$6,980 $1,250$17,222$12,416 $1,250$17,222
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