Arkansas State 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,130

Cost of attendance at Arkansas State University in 2022 for students from Arkansas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Arkansas's average	$7,808
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$12,698

Cost of attendance at Arkansas State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Arkansas's average	$14,444
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Arkansas State University was $13,560. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Arkansas State

Arkansas State net price calculator

$13,560

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Arkansas and nationwide.

Arkansas's average	$12,405
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of Arkansas State for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$13,560	$715 (5%)	$10,730	$12,021	$14,218	$16,163	$16,837
2021	$14,275	$994 (7%)	$12,120	$12,019	$14,698	$16,946	$17,614
2020	$13,281	$178 (1%)	$10,948	$11,672	$14,235	$15,613	$16,640
2019	$13,459	$39	$11,376	$11,541	$13,827	$16,555	$16,791
2018	$13,420	$1,110 (9%)	$11,580	$11,886	$14,697	$16,335	$16,291
2017	$12,310	$414 (3%)	$10,562	$11,111	$13,104	$14,955	$15,286
2016	$11,896	$397 (3%)	$10,521	$10,895	$12,833	$14,686	$14,533
2015	$11,499	$2,515 (28%)	$10,398	$10,259	$12,926	$13,710	$13,653
2014	$8,984	--	$7,990	$8,185	$11,353	$12,230	$11,508

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Arkansas State University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$23,703	$199	$7,130	$15,323	$1,250
2021	$23,902	$78	$7,315	$15,337	$1,250
2020	$23,824	$368 (2%)	$8,900	$13,674	$1,250
2019	$24,192	$375 (2%)	$8,607	$14,287	$1,298
2018	$23,817	$368 (2%)	$8,478	$14,202	$1,137
2017	$23,449	$657 (3%)	$8,200	$14,112	$1,137
2016	$22,792	$7,812 (26%)	$8,050	$13,742	$1,000
2015	$30,604	$497 (2%)	$7,720	$21,884	$1,000
2014	$30,107	$635 (2%)	$7,510	$21,597	$1,000
2013	$29,472	--	$7,180	$21,292	$1,000

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What kind of housing and meal plans are available at Arkansas State? How much does it cost?: The college provides a combined housing and meal plan at $9,640 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing and meals at Arkansas State is $1,071 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Arkansas State estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,250.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Arkansas State estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $4,633

If living off-campus, with family: $4,878

If living off-campus, not with family: $5,753
How much is Arkansas State application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $30 and $30 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Arkansas State offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Arkansas State University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$218	$277
For out-of-state students	$450	$554

Housing and Meal

**Arkansas State requires students to enroll in both the housing and meal plan.** Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Arkansas State University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	N/A	N/A	$9,640	3,200
2021	N/A	N/A	$10,022	3,642
2020	N/A	N/A	$9,672	3,883
2019	N/A	N/A	$9,025	3,718
2018	N/A	N/A	$8,762	3,754
2017	N/A	N/A	$8,540	3,166
2016	N/A	N/A	$8,140	3,217

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Arkansas State University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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