The average tuition & fees of Arkansas colleges is $5,870 for Arkansas residents and $9,147 for students from other States.
Hendrix College has the highest (most expensive) tuition & fees of $38,200 and Jackson Theological Seminary has the lowest tuition & fees (cheapest) of $6,150.
For graduate programs,
Hendrix College has the highest (most expensive) graduate tuition & fees of $38,200 and
University of Arkansas Grantham has the lowest graduate tuition & fees (cheapest) of $8,520 in Arkansas.
The average COA of Arkansas 4-year colleges in 2025 is $25,400 for Arkansas residents and $32,510 for students from other states. The COA includes tuition & fees, books & supplies, room & board, and other living expenses, but it excludes health insurance fee and uncommon expenses.
Table. 2025 Average cost of Attendance for Arkansas Colleges (4-Years)
| Undergraduate | Graduate |
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| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Tuition & Fees |
$9,093 | $16,203 |
$8,506 | $14,359 |
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| Books & Supplies | $1,267 | $1,267 |
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| Room & Board | $15,040 | $15,040 |
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| COA | $25,400 | $32,510 | $24,813 | $30,666 |
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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
In Arkansas, 77 schools offer undergraduate programs. The average undergraduate tuition & fees of Arkansas colleges is $5,870 for Arkansas residents and $9,147 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025.
The Arkansas tuition & fees have risen 1.32% from last year (4 years colleges).
The following table and chart describe the 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees trends over last 5 years in 4-years and 2-4 years (community colleges) colleges.
You may want to compare Arkansas schools with tuition changes from last year at Arkansas colleges tuition change page.
2025 Average Undergraduate Tuition & Fees for Arkansas Colleges
|
Public Schools | Private Schools |
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| 4 Years or High | 2-4 Years | 4 Years or High | 2-4 Years |
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| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State |
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| 2021 |
$8,161 | $14,913 |
$3,591 | $4,954 |
$20,957 | $8,673 |
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| 2022 |
$8,243 | $15,080 |
$3,590 | $4,954 |
$20,080 | $9,097 |
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| 2023 |
$8,493 | $15,492 |
$3,773 | $5,165 |
$19,663 | $9,592 |
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| 2024 |
$8,757 | $15,992 |
$4,051 | $5,466 |
$20,635 | $9,919 |
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| 2025 |
$9,093 | $16,203 |
$4,218 | $5,638 |
$21,162 | $10,195 |
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Graduate Program Tuition & Fees
23 Arkansas colleges offer graduate programs. The average graduate program tuition fees of Arkansas colleges is $8,506 for Arkansas residents and $14,359 for students from other States. The graduate tuition & fees rose 103.05% from last year.
The following table and chart describe the 2025 graduate tuition & fees and show last 5 years' tuition change.
2025 Average Graduate Tuition & Fees for Arkansas Universities and Colleges
|
Public Schools | Private Schools |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| 2021 |
$7,460 | $12,924 | $21,154 |
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| 2022 |
$7,513 | $13,047 | $19,127 |
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| 2023 |
$7,576 | $13,209 | $19,907 |
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| 2024 |
$8,227 | $13,933 | $15,579 |
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| 2025 |
$8,506 | $14,359 | $15,683 |
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Books & Supplies cost
The average books & supplies cost of Arkansas colleges in 2025 is $1,267. The books & supplies cost rose 103.34% from last year. The following table and chart describes the 2025 books & supplies cost and cost changes over last 5 years.
2025 Average Books & Supplies cost for Arkansas Universities and Colleges
| Books & Supplies |
|---|
| 2021 | $1,244 |
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| 2022 | $1,257 |
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| 2023 | $1,230 |
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| 2024 | $1,226 |
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| 2025 | $1,267 |
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Average Living cost
The average living cost of Arkansas colleges in 2025 is $15,040 when a student lives on campus such as dormitory and college apartment and $16,027 living off campus. 28 schools have on-campus living facilities in Arkansas State. The on-campus living cost rose 106.62% and off-campus cost rose 109.88% from last year.
The following table and chart describes the 2025 living cost and compares to last 5 years.
2025 Average Living cost for Arkansas Universities and Colleges
| On-Campus | Off-Campus |
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| 2021 | $12,375 | $12,706 |
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| 2022 | $12,679 | $12,993 |
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| 2023 | $13,243 | $13,414 |
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| 2024 | $14,106 | $14,586 |
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| 2025 | $15,040 | $16,027 |
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