Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is $6,906 for Arkansas residents and $13,770 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 7.60% for Arkansas residents and increased by 1.29% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit lower than the average amount ($8,233) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $15,872.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for UA Fort Smith is $7,431 for Arkansas residents and $13,948 for out-of-state students which is a 1.3% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 7.60% for Arkansas residents and increased by 1.29% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $14,863 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 3.82% compared to the previous year.The off-campus living costs increased by 8.88% compared to the previous year.
UA Fort Smith Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
2022-2023 | $6,418 |
$13,594 | $14,316 |
2023-2024 | $6,906 | $13,770 | $14,863 |
Change % 2023-2024 | 7.60% | 1.29% | 3.82% |
2024-2025 | $7,431 | $13,948 | $15,431 |
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Graduate Tuition & Fees
For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $7,608 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $11,910 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount ($10,256) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $16,468.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at UA Fort Smith is $7,608 for Arkansas residents and $11,910 for out-of-state students which is the same as current year.
UA Fort Smith Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
2022-2023 | $7,608 |
$11,910 | $14,316 |
2023-2024 | $7,608 | $11,910 | $14,863 |
Change % 2023-2024 | - | - | 3.82% |
2024-2025 | $7,608 | $11,910 | $15,431 |
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Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
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 UA Fort Smith. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $188 for Arkansas residents and $480 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $394 for Arkansas residents and $633 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State |
Undergraduate | 2022-2023 | $175 | $474 |
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2023-2024 | $188 | $480 |
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2024-2025 | $202 | $486 |
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Graduate | 2022-2023 | $394 | $633 |
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2023-2024 | $394 | $633 |
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2024-2025 | $394 | $633 |
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.
Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges
The next table compares the tuition & fees between University of Arkansas-Fort Smith and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between University of Arkansas-Fort Smith and Similar Schools
| In-State | Out-of-State |
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith | $6,906 | $13,770 |
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University of Arkansas | $9,748 | $28,772 |
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Arkansas State University | $7,754 | $13,826 |
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University of Central Arkansas | $10,118 | $17,258 |
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Arkansas Tech University | $8,508 | $14,502 |
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University of Arkansas at Little Rock | $8,455 | $19,210 |