In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition Comparison
For the academic year 2024-2025, the average tuition & fees of Arkansas 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 Colleges.
Arkansas 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:
Arkansas Community Colleges
Arkansas Trade Schools
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 Colleges.
The average itemized college cost for Arkansas Colleges is as follows:
- The tuition & fees is $9,093 for in-state and $16,203 for out-of-state students.
- Private schools' tuition is $21,162.
- The tuition per credit hour is $252 for state residents and $597 for out-of-state.
- The cost for books & supplies is $1,267.
- The living cost is $9,857 (on-campus) and $10,201 (off-campus).
2025 Tuition, fees, and Living Costs Comparison for Arkansas Colleges
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2025 Tuition Comparison Between Arkansas 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 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 |
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*The tuition data is updated with the academic year 2024-2025 data from IPEDS.
Frequently Asked Questions for Arkansas Tuition
The average in-state tuition and fees for 12 public colleges in Arkansas is $9,093. The average out-of-state tuition and fees for public colleges in Arkansas is $16,203 for the academic year 2024-2025.
The average tuition and fees for 15 private colleges in Arkansas is $21,162.
The average cost of attendance (including books & supplies and living costs) for in-state students in Arkansas public colleges is $20,217 for on-campus living and $20,561 for off-campus living.
The average cost of attendance (including books & supplies and living costs) for out-of-state students in Arkansas public colleges is $27,327 for on-campus living and $27,672 for off-campus living.
The average cost of attendance (including books & supplies and living costs) for private colleges in Arkansas is $32,286 for on-campus living and $32,630 for off-campus living.
Out-of-state tuition is $7,110 higher than in-state tuition on average.
Private tuition is $4,959 higher than public out-of-state tuition on average.
Recent data shows in-state public tuition changed by 3.84% and out-of-state public tuition changed by 1.32% and private tuition changed by 2.55% from last year.