How much has Black River Technical's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

68.64%

In-State

41.18%

Out-of-State

Black River Technical's tuition & fees has increased from $5,304 (2015) to $7,488 (2025), and the rate of tuition increase is 41.18% over the past 10 years.

Black River Technical's tuition increase rate is higher than the Arkansas's average increase rate of 11.99%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is higher than the average increase rate of 10.99%.

Cost of Attendance (COA) Trends

The total cost of attendance (COA), including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 24.69% from 2015 ($17,108).

For the current academic year 2024-2025, Black River Technical's COA is $21,332, which is increased by 2.14% from last year.

The following table and chart show changes to Black River Technical's COA over the past 10 years.

On-campus living costs are not available.

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 41.18% for the last 10 years , and the 2025 tuition & fees are $5,424. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Black River Technical College over last the 10 years.

YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2015-16$2,832$5,304-
2016-17$2,904$5,304
2017-18$3,120$5,4482.71%
2018-19$3,168$5,448
2019-20$3,216$5,448
2020-21$4,635$6,86826.06%
2021-22$4,118$6,350-7.54%
2022-23$4,440$6,8888.47%
2023-24$4,584$7,2425.14%
2024-25$4,776$7,4883.40%
Black River Technical College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $2,696, and it has increased 15.81% from the year 2015 to 2025.

YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2015-16$2,328-
2016-17$2,56110.01%
2017-18$1,926-24.80%
2018-19$2,56833.33%
2019-20$2,565-0.12%
2020-21$2,5680.12%
2021-22$2,6964.98%
2022-23$2,696
2023-24$2,696
2024-25$2,696

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 14.90% when living-off campus from the year 2015 to 2025. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Black River Technical College.

YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2015-16$9,476-
2016-17$9,476
2017-18$9,5040.30%
2018-19$9,6061.07%
2019-20$9,7511.51%
2020-21$9,7910.41%
2021-22$10,0042.18%
2022-23$10,4424.38%
2023-24$10,9474.84%
2024-25$11,1481.84%

Compare Tuition Change to Similar Colleges

The following table compares 2025 tuition and increase rate from last year between Black River Technical College and similar schools.

20252024Increase Rate
Black River Technical College$7,488
($4,776)		$7,152
($4,584)		4.70%
NorthWest Arkansas Community College$5,238
($4,926)		$5,022
($4,566)		4.30%
University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College$9,450
($6,300)		$9,060
($6,060)		4.30%
Arkansas State University-Beebe$5,232
($3,336)		$5,040
($3,216)		3.81%
University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton$4,728
($3,888)		$4,176
($3,744)		13.22%
North Arkansas College$5,592
($3,864)		$5,544
($3,816)		0.87%

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