by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for North Arkansas College, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at North Arkansas College were $3,864 annually. For students from out of state the figure was $5,592. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Of those figures, the required fees added up to $816 in-state and $816 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,048 | $4,776 |
| Fees | $816 | $816 |
| Total | $3,864 | $5,592 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and exclude room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much does North Arkansas College cost if you attend part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To see where that lands, here is how North Arkansas College prices compare to peer schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In AR | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, North Arkansas College is comparatively affordable.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. See the North Arkansas College Financial Aid page to learn more.
Tuition at North Arkansas College has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $2,376 | $4,056 |
| Two Years Ago | $2,664 | $4,392 |
| One Year Ago | $3,000 | $4,728 |
| Most Recent Year | $3,048 | $4,776 |
The following chart shows how tuition at Northark has tracked over the reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition rose 1.0%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $5,648 next year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 8.06%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $4,175. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 5.63%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $5,906.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $4,175 | $5,906 |
| In 2 Years | $4,511 | $6,238 |
| In 3 Years | $4,874 | $6,589 |
| In 4 Years | $5,266 | $6,959 |
| In 5 Years | $5,690 | $7,350 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $25,692, compared with about $18,826 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For details on financial aid availability at North Arkansas College, head to the North Arkansas College Financial Aid page.
