Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at University of Arkansas at Little Rock is $8,455 for Arkansas residents and $19,210 for out-of-state students. It has been decreased by -11.11% for Arkansas residents and decreased by -11.75% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount ($10,771) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,046.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for UA Little Rock is $7,515 for Arkansas residents and $16,953 for out-of-state students which is a 11.7% decrease compared to 2024's rate.
It has been decreased by -11.11% for Arkansas residents and decreased by -11.75% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $16,151 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 6.11% compared to the previous year.The off-campus living costs increased by 12.31% compared to the previous year.
You may want to compare the school to other Arkansas schools with tuition changes from last year at Arkansas colleges tuition change page.
UA Little Rock Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$9,512 $21,767$15,221
2023-2024$8,455$19,210$16,151
Change % 2023-2024-11.11%-11.75%6.11%
2024-2025$7,515$16,953$17,138
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
University of Arkansas at Little Rock - COA
University of Arkansas at Little Rock - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
University of Arkansas at Little Rock - Room and Board Coost Chart

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $7,684 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $15,100 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount ($11,485) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $21,694.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at UA Little Rock is $7,775 for Arkansas residents and $15,319 for out-of-state students which is a 1.5% increase compared to 2024's rate.
University of Arkansas at Little Rock has a law school and its tuition is different from other graduate programs, usually higher. The law school tuition is $16,728 for in-state and $32,671 for out-of-state students. See the detailed law school tuition at William H. Bowen School of Law page.
UA Little Rock Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$7,594 $14,884$15,221
2023-2024$7,684$15,100$16,151
Change % 2023-20241.19%1.45%6.11%
2024-2025$7,775$15,319$17,138
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
University of Arkansas at Little Rock - Graduate Tuition Chart

Tuition 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 UA Little Rock. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $193 for Arkansas residents and $552 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $324 for Arkansas residents and $736 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$217$625
2023-2024$193$552
2024-2025$172$488
Graduate2022-2023$320$725
2023-2024$324$736
2024-2025$328$747
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
University of Arkansas at Little Rock - Tuition per Credit Hour
University of Arkansas at Little Rock - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between University of Arkansas at Little Rock and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between University of Arkansas at Little Rock and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
University of Arkansas at Little Rock$8,455$19,210
Arkansas State University$7,754$13,826
University of Louisiana at Lafayette$10,418$24,146
Georgia Southern University$5,905$16,959
The University of Texas at Arlington$11,728$29,660
Troy University$9,792$19,584

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

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How Much is the tuition for 4 years at UA Little Rock?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at UA Little Rock is $31,259 for Arkansas residents and $70,657 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at University of Arkansas at Little Rock have decreased over the last 4 years, the estimated tuition & fees are less than current costs in the table below. The actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or university system's tuition policy.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$8,191$7,935$7,687$7,447$31,259
Out-of-State$18,571$17,953$17,355$16,778$70,657
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$7,935$7,687$7,447$7,214$30,282
Out-of-State$17,953$17,355$16,778$16,220$68,305
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$7,687$7,447$7,214$6,988$29,335
Out-of-State$17,355$16,778$16,220$15,680$66,032
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$7,447$7,214$6,988$6,770$28,419
Out-of-State$16,778$16,220$15,680$15,158$63,835
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$7,214$6,988$6,770$6,558$27,530
Out-of-State$16,220$15,680$15,158$14,654$61,711

Total College Costs Including Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $103,222 for Arkansas residents and $142,619 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$25,824$25,804$25,795$25,798$103,222
Out-of-State$36,204$35,822$35,464$35,129$142,619
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$25,804$25,795$25,798$25,811$103,209
Out-of-State$35,822$35,464$35,129$34,817$141,232
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$25,795$25,798$25,811$25,836$103,240
Out-of-State$35,464$35,129$34,817$34,527$139,937
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$25,798$25,811$25,836$25,870$103,315
Out-of-State$35,129$34,817$34,527$34,258$138,732
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$25,811$25,836$25,870$25,916$103,433
Out-of-State$34,817$34,527$34,258$34,011$137,613

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 59% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $71,562 for Arkansas residents and $110,959 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$17,909$17,889$17,880$17,883$71,562
Out-of-State$28,289$27,907$27,549$27,214$110,959
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$17,889$17,880$17,883$17,896$71,549
Out-of-State$27,907$27,549$27,214$26,902$109,572
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$17,880$17,883$17,896$17,921$71,580
Out-of-State$27,549$27,214$26,902$26,612$108,277
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$17,883$17,896$17,921$17,955$71,655
Out-of-State$27,214$26,902$26,612$26,343$107,072
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$17,896$17,921$17,955$18,001$71,773
Out-of-State$26,902$26,612$26,343$26,096$105,953

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
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University of Arkansas at Little Rock 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$8,455$1,250$16,151$19,210$1,250 $16,151
Graduate$7,684 $1,250$16,151$15,100 $1,250$16,151
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