by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Arkansas State University, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Arkansas State University amounted to $8,090 each year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $14,522. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
Of that total, required fees amounted to $602 in-state and $602 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,488 | $13,920 |
| Fees | $602 | $602 |
| Total | $8,090 | $14,522 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and does not include room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The totals here are the list price.
How much would Arkansas State University cost per credit hour part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
For perspective, here is how Arkansas State University tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In AR | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Average |
Against the nationwide average, Arkansas State University is fairly typical on price.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Visit the Arkansas State University Financial Aid page to learn more.
The table below shows how tuition at Arkansas State University has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $5,232 | $10,800 |
| Two Years Ago | $6,888 | $12,744 |
| One Year Ago | $7,176 | $13,248 |
| Most Recent Year | $7,488 | $13,920 |
The chart here shows how tuition at A-State has trended over the reported years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition rose 5.1%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $15,258 for the upcoming year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 4.30%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $8,437. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 4.58%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $15,186.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $8,437 | $15,186 |
| In 2 Years | $8,799 | $15,881 |
| In 3 Years | $9,177 | $16,607 |
| In 4 Years | $9,571 | $17,367 |
| In 5 Years | $9,982 | $18,161 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $65,041, or about $35,984 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For details on financial aid availability at Arkansas State University, check out the Arkansas State University Financial Aid page.
