by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at East Arkansas Community College, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at East Arkansas Community College amounted to $3,630 for the year. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $4,380. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
Of those figures, the required fees came to $360 in-state and $360 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,270 | $4,020 |
| Fees | $360 | $360 |
| Total | $3,630 | $4,380 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and leave out room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much does East Arkansas Community College cost for part-time students? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For perspective, here is how East Arkansas Community College costs compare against other schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In AR | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Against the nationwide average, East Arkansas Community College is a relative bargain.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Review the East Arkansas Community College Financial Aid page for details.
Here’s how tuition at East Arkansas Community College has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $2,940 | $3,540 |
| Two Years Ago | $2,940 | $3,540 |
| One Year Ago | $3,108 | $3,900 |
| Most Recent Year | $3,270 | $4,020 |
The following chart shows how tuition at East Arkansas Community College has shifted across recent years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition rose 3.1%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $4,514 for the upcoming year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 6.68%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $3,872. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 7.03%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $4,687.
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 | $3,872 | $4,687 |
| In 2 Years | $4,130 | $5,016 |
| In 3 Years | $4,405 | $5,368 |
| In 4 Years | $4,699 | $5,745 |
| In 5 Years | $5,012 | $6,148 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $20,816, compared with about $17,106 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
To learn about financial aid at East Arkansas Community College, head to the East Arkansas Community College Financial Aid page.
