UALR 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,366

Cost of attendance at University of Arkansas at Little Rock 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

$18,957

Cost of attendance at University of Arkansas at Little Rock 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 University of Arkansas at Little Rock was $11,901. 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 UALR

UALR net price calculator

$11,901

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 UALR 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	$11,901	$334 (3%)	$14,093	$15,442	$18,265	$19,969	$20,260
2021	$12,235	$1,516 (11%)	$14,180	$15,542	$18,206	$20,324	$20,416
2020	$13,751	$495 (4%)	$13,936	$16,775	$14,482	$15,024	$17,717
2019	$13,256	$148 (1%)	$13,385	$17,017	$13,696	$15,762	$16,885
2018	$13,404	$1,087 (9%)	$12,288	$12,984	$16,268	$15,989	$16,832
2017	$12,317	$1,140 (10%)	$12,373	$12,761	$15,666	$14,599	$16,278
2016	$11,177	$1,592 (12%)	$11,601	$11,289	$12,907	$14,295	$14,084
2015	$12,769	$2,976 (30%)	$12,567	$12,780	$15,116	$16,410	$15,809
2014	$9,793	--	$8,226	$8,884	$11,216	$11,457	$11,121

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of University of Arkansas at Little Rock'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	$28,733	No change	$8,366	$19,117	$1,250
2021	$28,733	$3,208 (13%)	$8,366	$19,117	$1,250
2020	$25,525	$1,931 (8%)	$9,544	$14,481	$1,500
2019	$23,594	$873 (4%)	$9,544	$12,550	$1,500
2018	$24,467	$72	$8,998	$13,969	$1,500
2017	$24,395	$1,622 (7%)	$8,061	$14,619	$1,715
2016	$22,773	$419 (2%)	$7,624	$13,434	$1,715
2015	$22,354	$1,781 (7%)	$7,432	$13,207	$1,715
2014	$24,135	$1,776 (8%)	$7,094	$15,155	$1,886
2013	$22,359	--	$6,854	$13,641	$1,864

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Does UALR provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 1,395 dormitories available to its students at $5,180 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at UALR is $576 per month.
Does UALR provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at UALR for one academic year is $3,750, which works out to $417 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: UALR 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, UALR 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: $6,059

If living off-campus, with family: $5,674

If living off-campus, not with family: $7,793
How much is UALR application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $40 and $40 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: UALR offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

University of Arkansas at Little Rock cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$217	$320
For out-of-state students	$625	$725

Housing and Meal

University of Arkansas at Little Rock offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at University of Arkansas at Little Rock for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$3,750	$5,180	N/A	0	1,395
2021	$3,750	$5,180	N/A	0	1,395
2020	$3,750	$5,180	N/A	0	1,395
2019	$3,750	$5,180	N/A	0	1,399
2018	$3,750	$5,180	N/A	0	1,183
2017	$3,600	$5,180	N/A	19	1,413
2016	$4,046	$5,360	N/A	0	1,342

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by University of Arkansas at Little Rock 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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