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 Central Arkansas is $10,118 for Arkansas residents and $17,258 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 3.48% for Arkansas residents and increased by 3.17% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is around the average amount ($10,086) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,667.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for U of Central Arkansas is $10,470 for Arkansas residents and $17,805 for out-of-state students which is a 3.2% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 3.48% for Arkansas residents and increased by 3.17% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $14,109 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 3.21% compared to the previous year.The off-campus living costs increased by 7.35% 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.
U of Central Arkansas Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$9,778 $16,728$13,670
2023-2024$10,118$17,258$14,109
Change % 2023-20243.48%3.17%3.21%
2024-2025$10,470$17,805$14,562
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 Central Arkansas - COA
University of Central Arkansas - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
University of Central Arkansas - Room and Board Coost Chart

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $7,162 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $12,443 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount ($10,520) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $18,149.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at U of Central Arkansas is $7,408 for Arkansas residents and $12,842 for out-of-state students which is a 3.2% increase compared to 2024's rate.
U of Central Arkansas Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$6,924 $12,056$13,670
2023-2024$7,162$12,443$14,109
Change % 2023-20243.44%3.21%3.21%
2024-2025$7,408$12,842$14,562
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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 Central Arkansas - 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 U of Central Arkansas. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $240 for Arkansas residents and $478 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $295 for Arkansas residents and $588 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$232$463
2023-2024$240$478
2024-2025$248$493
Graduate2022-2023$285$570
2023-2024$295$588
2024-2025$305$607
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 Central Arkansas - Tuition per Credit Hour
University of Central Arkansas - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between University of Central Arkansas and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between University of Central Arkansas and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
University of Central Arkansas$10,118$17,258
Southeastern Louisiana University$8,373$20,851
Nicholls State University$8,173$9,266
McNeese State University$8,460$9,960
Houston Baptist University$38,100
University of New Orleans$9,172$14,008

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

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at U of Central Arkansas?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at U of Central Arkansas is $42,460 for Arkansas residents and $71,852 for out-of-state students.
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$10,313$10,512$10,714$10,921$42,460
Out-of-State$17,536$17,817$18,104$18,395$71,852
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$10,512$10,714$10,921$11,131$43,278
Out-of-State$17,817$18,104$18,395$18,691$73,007
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$10,714$10,921$11,131$11,346$44,112
Out-of-State$18,104$18,395$18,691$18,991$74,181
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$10,921$11,131$11,346$11,565$44,963
Out-of-State$18,395$18,691$18,991$19,297$75,374
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$11,131$11,346$11,565$11,787$45,829
Out-of-State$18,691$18,991$19,297$19,607$76,586

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 $110,983 for Arkansas residents and $140,375 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at University of Central Arkansas.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$26,336$27,250$28,195$29,180$110,983
Out-of-State$33,558$34,556$35,592$36,669$140,375
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$27,250$28,203$29,187$30,213$114,876
Out-of-State$34,556$35,592$36,669$37,788$144,605
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$28,203$29,195$30,220$31,289$118,930
Out-of-State$35,592$36,669$37,788$38,950$148,999
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$29,195$30,228$31,297$32,411$123,153
Out-of-State$36,669$37,788$38,950$40,158$153,565
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$30,228$31,305$32,418$33,579$127,554
Out-of-State$37,788$38,950$40,158$41,415$158,311

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 83% 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 $76,375 for Arkansas residents and $105,767 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 Central Arkansas.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$17,684$18,598$19,543$20,528$76,375
Out-of-State$24,906$25,904$26,940$28,017$105,767
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$18,598$19,551$20,535$21,561$80,268
Out-of-State$25,904$26,940$28,017$29,136$109,997
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$19,551$20,543$21,568$22,637$84,322
Out-of-State$26,940$28,017$29,136$30,298$114,391
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$20,543$21,576$22,645$23,759$88,545
Out-of-State$28,017$29,136$30,298$31,506$118,957
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$21,576$22,653$23,766$24,927$92,946
Out-of-State$29,136$30,298$31,506$32,763$123,703

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 Central Arkansas.
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University of Central Arkansas 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$10,118$1,230$14,109$17,258$1,230 $14,109
Graduate$7,162 $1,230$14,109$12,443 $1,230$14,109
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