Paying for South Arkansas Community College

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$3,540 6.50%	$5,364 4.68%

The 2024 tuition & fees of South Arkansas Community College (SouthArk) are $3,540 for Arkansas residents and $5,364 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $8,822 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

74% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $5,917. It could cover 110.31% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $15,564 for Arkansas residents and $17,388 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

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Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at South Arkansas Community College is $3,540 for Arkansas residents and $5,364 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 6.50% for Arkansas residents and increased by 4.68% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount ($5,159) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $8,822.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of SouthArk is $3,770 for Arkansas residents and $5,615 for out-of-state students, a 4.7% increase compared to 2024's rate.

SouthArk Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	OFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$3,324	$5,124	$15,026
2023-2024	$3,540	$5,364	$15,941
Change % 2023-2024	6.50%	4.68%	6.09%
2024-2025	$3,770	$5,615	$16,912

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 SouthArk. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $103 for Arkansas residents and $180 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$97	$172
	2023-2024	$103	$180
	2024-2025	$109	$188

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.

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Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between South Arkansas Community College and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.

Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to SouthArk
	In-State	Out-of-State
South Arkansas Community College	$3,540	$5,364
NorthWest Arkansas Community College	$4,566	$5,022
University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College	$4,848	$7,248
Arkansas State University-Beebe	$3,216	$5,040
National Park College	$6,050	$7,280
University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton	$3,744	$4,176