by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for South Arkansas College, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at South Arkansas College came in at $3,684 for the year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $5,532. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Of those figures, the required fees amounted to $1,092 in-state and $1,092 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,592 | $4,440 |
| Fees | $1,092 | $1,092 |
| Total | $3,684 | $5,532 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and do not include room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much will South Arkansas College charge part-time students? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For perspective, here is how South Arkansas College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. 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 |
Relative to the national field, South Arkansas College comes in lower than most schools.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Review the South Arkansas College Financial Aid page to learn more.
Take a look at how tuition at South Arkansas College has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $2,328 | $4,128 |
| Two Years Ago | $2,328 | $4,128 |
| One Year Ago | $2,472 | $4,296 |
| Most Recent Year | $2,592 | $4,440 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at SouthArk has changed across the reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition rose 3.4%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $5,717 the year ahead.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
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 6.01%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $3,905. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 4.18%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $5,763.
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 | $3,905 | $5,763 |
| In 2 Years | $4,139 | $6,003 |
| In 3 Years | $4,387 | $6,253 |
| In 4 Years | $4,650 | $6,514 |
| In 5 Years | $4,929 | $6,786 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $24,533, versus roughly $17,081 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For specifics on financial aid at South Arkansas College, check out the South Arkansas College Financial Aid page.
