For the academic year 2024-2025, the average tuition & fees of Arkansas Community Colleges is $4,218 for in-state and $5,638 for out-of-state students. For Arkansas private colleges, the 2025 average tuition & fees is $13,331.
Compared to last year's tuition in Arkansas, in-state tuition has increased by 4.12% and out-of-state tuition has increased by 3.14%. The private schools' tuition increased by 14.83%. You can check out the 5-year tuition inflation of Arkansas Community Colleges.
Arkansas Community Colleges' tuition & fees is lower than 2025 national average, which is $5,216 for in-state and $14,566 for out-of-state students.
Jefferson Regional School of Nursing has the most expensive tuition & fees of $19,605 and Arkansas Northeastern College has the lowest tuition & fees of $4,250 among Arkansas Community Colleges.
The average itemized college cost for Arkansas Community Colleges (2 year colleges) is as follows:
| School Name | Tuition & Fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus | Off Campus | ||
| Arkansas Northeastern CollegeBlytheville, AR | $2,850 | $4,250 | $85 | $135 | $599 | - | $9,495 |
| Arkansas State University Mid-SouthWest Memphis, AR | $3,744 | $4,824 | $156 | $201 | $1,460 | - | $12,752 |
| Arkansas State University Three RiversMalvern, AR | $3,788 | $4,388 | $114 | $139 | $1,470 | - | $9,970 |
| Arkansas State University-BeebeBeebe, AR | $3,336 | $5,232 | $119 | $198 | $1,200 | $6,350 | $11,477 |
| Arkansas State University-Mountain HomeMountain Home, AR | $3,312 | $4,776 | $113 | $174 | $1,600 | - | $15,237 |
| Arkansas State University-NewportNewport, AR | $3,312 | $4,752 | $115 | $175 | $600 | $7,600 | $10,400 |
| Baptist Health College Little RockLittle Rock, AR | $14,143 | $459 | $1,400 | - | $13,868 | ||
| Black River Technical CollegePocahontas, AR | $4,776 | $7,488 | $113 | $226 | $2,696 | - | $6,510 |
| Cossatot Community College of the University of ArkansasDe Queen, AR | $4,740 | $5,190 | $98 | $113 | $300 | $9,368 | $10,025 |
| Jefferson Regional School of NursingPine Bluff, AR | $19,605 | - | - | - | - | ||
| National Park CollegeHot Springs, AR | $6,050 | $7,280 | $120 | $157 | $1,500 | $6,750 | $13,750 |
| North Arkansas CollegeHarrison, AR | $3,864 | $5,592 | $127 | $199 | $1,542 | $7,012 | $9,131 |
| NorthWest Arkansas Community CollegeBentonville, AR | $4,926 | $5,238 | $157 | $170 | $1,240 | - | $9,000 |
| Ozarka CollegeMelbourne, AR | $3,820 | $6,820 | $93 | $193 | $1,100 | $5,700 | $6,315 |
| Phillips Community College of the University of ArkansasHelena, AR | $3,800 | $4,550 | $91 | $116 | $1,350 | $5,400 | $5,400 |
| Shorter CollegeN Little Rock, AR | $6,246 | $200 | $650 | $9,744 | $9,744 | ||
| South Arkansas CollegeEl Dorado, AR | $3,684 | $5,532 | $108 | $185 | $2,600 | $9,555 | $9,555 |
| Southeast Arkansas CollegePine Bluff, AR | $5,200 | $8,650 | $115 | $230 | $1,800 | $11,300 | $9,000 |
| Southern Arkansas University TechCamden, AR | $5,040 | $6,480 | $115 | $163 | $1,500 | $5,372 | $9,000 |
| University of Arkansas Community College at Hope - TexarkanaTexarkana, AR | $4,455 | $5,565 | - | - | $1,740 | - | $9,450 |
| University of Arkansas Community College Rich MountainMena, AR | $4,032 | $4,272 | $102 | $112 | $960 | $9,590 | $8,280 |
| University of Arkansas Community College-BatesvilleBatesville, AR | $4,014 | $4,662 | $103 | $130 | $900 | - | $6,500 |
| University of Arkansas Community College-MorriltonMorrilton, AR | $3,888 | $4,728 | $115 | $150 | $3,148 | - | $8,925 |
| University of Arkansas Hope-TexarkanaHope, AR | $4,455 | $5,565 | $106 | $143 | $1,513 | - | $9,446 |
| University of Arkansas-East Arkansas Community CollegeForrest City, AR | $3,630 | $4,380 | $218 | $268 | $2,200 | - | $6,792 |
| University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical CollegeNorth Little Rock, AR | $6,300 | $9,450 | $145 | $250 | $526 | - | $11,899 |
| Average | $4,218 | $6,525 | $119 | $187 | $1,424 | $7,812 | $9,677 |