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