by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Southeast Arkansas College, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Southeast Arkansas College stood at $5,200 a year. For students from out of state the figure was $8,650. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
Of those figures, the required fees added up to $1,750 in-state and $1,750 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,450 | $6,900 |
| Fees | $1,750 | $1,750 |
| Total | $5,200 | $8,650 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much will Southeast Arkansas College charge part-time students? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For perspective, here is how Southeast Arkansas College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In AR | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Relative to the national field, Southeast Arkansas College sits below the national average.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Check the Southeast Arkansas College Financial Aid page for more.
Below is how tuition at Southeast Arkansas College has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $2,880 | $5,760 |
| Two Years Ago | $3,000 | $6,000 |
| One Year Ago | $3,300 | $6,600 |
| Most Recent Year | $3,450 | $6,900 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at SEARK College has changed across the reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition went up 4.5%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $9,043 in the following year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 10.63%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $5,752. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 8.78%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $9,409.
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 | $5,752 | $9,409 |
| In 2 Years | $6,363 | $10,235 |
| In 3 Years | $7,039 | $11,133 |
| In 4 Years | $7,787 | $12,110 |
| In 5 Years | $8,614 | $13,173 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $42,887, versus roughly $26,941 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For details on financial aid availability at Southeast Arkansas College, see the Southeast Arkansas College Financial Aid page.
