For the academic year 2024-2025, the average tuition & fees of Arkansas 4-Year Colleges is $9,093 for in-state and $16,203 for out-of-state students. For Arkansas private colleges, the 2025 average tuition & fees is $21,162.
Compared to last year's tuition in Arkansas, in-state tuition has increased by 3.84% and out-of-state tuition has increased by 1.32%. The private schools' tuition increased by 2.55%. You can check out the 5-year tuition inflation of Arkansas 4-Year Colleges.
Arkansas 4-Year Colleges' tuition & fees is lower than 2025 national average, which is $8,863 for in-state and $25,541 for out-of-state students.
This page compares tuition of 4-year colleges in Arkansas, and other level of colleges can be compared at:
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Hendrix College has the most expensive tuition & fees of $38,200 and Jackson Theological Seminary has the lowest tuition & fees of $6,150 among Arkansas 4-Year Colleges.
The average itemized college cost for Arkansas 4-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 Baptist CollegeLittle Rock, AR | $8,760 | $365 | $1,000 | $8,826 | $7,780 | ||
| Arkansas State UniversityJonesboro, AR | $8,090 | $14,522 | $312 | $580 | $1,250 | $11,550 | $11,160 |
| Arkansas Tech UniversityRussellville, AR | $8,674 | $14,668 | $250 | $500 | $1,250 | $10,338 | $16,526 |
| Central Baptist CollegeConway, AR | $21,330 | $660 | $1,888 | $8,500 | $7,020 | ||
| Champion Christian CollegeHot Springs, AR | $11,515 | $385 | $1,200 | $7,400 | $10,464 | ||
| Crowley's Ridge CollegeParagould, AR | $17,450 | $490 | - | $8,500 | $9,100 | ||
| Ecclesia CollegeSpringdale, AR | $16,850 | $525 | $1,080 | $8,000 | $12,000 | ||
| Harding UniversitySearcy, AR | $25,962 | $843 | $598 | $9,060 | $9,548 | ||
| Henderson State UniversityArkadelphia, AR | $8,244 | $10,620 | $267 | $366 | $2,500 | $10,000 | $8,562 |
| Hendrix CollegeConway, AR | $38,200 | $1,183 | $900 | $14,852 | $11,850 | ||
| Jackson Theological SeminaryNorth Little Rock, AR | $6,150 | $250 | - | - | - | ||
| John Brown UniversitySiloam Springs, AR | $31,756 | $1,012 | $1,200 | $10,362 | $8,000 | ||
| Lyon CollegeBatesville, AR | $31,000 | $930 | $1,500 | $10,750 | $10,750 | ||
| Ouachita Baptist UniversityArkadelphia, AR | $34,500 | $725 | $1,100 | $9,720 | $9,540 | ||
| Philander Smith UniversityLittle Rock, AR | $13,014 | $495 | $1,200 | $10,000 | $14,376 | ||
| Southern Arkansas University Main CampusMagnolia, AR | $9,960 | $15,690 | $246 | $437 | $1,600 | $7,911 | $7,911 |
| Strayer University-ArkansasLittle Rock, AR | $13,920 | $339 | $675 | - | $9,438 | ||
| University of ArkansasFayetteville, AR | $10,104 | $29,966 | $263 | $925 | $1,154 | $14,244 | $14,244 |
| University of Arkansas at Little RockLittle Rock, AR | $9,911 | $22,721 | $227 | $654 | $1,250 | $10,760 | $12,796 |
| University of Arkansas at MonticelloMonticello, AR | $9,292 | $14,857 | $190 | $375 | $1,500 | $8,600 | $9,900 |
| University of Arkansas at Pine BluffPine Bluff, AR | $9,375 | $17,955 | $211 | $497 | $1,156 | $9,194 | $5,450 |
| University of Arkansas for Medical SciencesLittle Rock, AR | $9,086 | $14,714 | $307 | $541 | - | - | - |
| University of Arkansas GranthamLIttle Rock, AR | $8,520 | $8,520 | $305 | $305 | - | - | $8,704 |
| University of Arkansas-Fort SmithFort Smith, AR | $7,334 | $12,182 | $198 | $400 | $1,416 | $10,082 | $13,111 |
| University of Central ArkansasConway, AR | $10,523 | $18,023 | $250 | $500 | $1,216 | $9,110 | $8,697 |
| University of the OzarksClarksville, AR | $25,950 | $1,046 | - | $9,603 | $9,603 | ||
| Williams Baptist UniversityWalnut Ridge, AR | $21,070 | $785 | $1,250 | $9,340 | $8,500 | ||
| Average | $9,093 | $18,958 | $252 | $597 | $1,267 | $9,857 | $10,201 |