by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Southern Arkansas University Main Campus, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ran $9,960 each year. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $15,690. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
Of that total, required fees totaled $2,580 in-state and $2,580 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,380 | $13,110 |
| Fees | $2,580 | $2,580 |
| Total | $9,960 | $15,690 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and exclude room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
What will Southern Arkansas University Main Campus cost if you attend part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
To see where that lands, here is how Southern Arkansas University Main Campus costs compare against other schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In AR | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Against the nationwide average, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus sits close to the national average.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. See the Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Financial Aid page for details.
Take a look at how tuition at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $6,750 | $11,970 |
| Two Years Ago | $7,020 | $12,450 |
| One Year Ago | $7,200 | $12,780 |
| Most Recent Year | $7,380 | $13,110 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus has changed across the reported years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition moved up 2.6%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $16,095 for the upcoming year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 1.91%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $10,150. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 2.36%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $16,060.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $10,150 | $16,060 |
| In 2 Years | $10,344 | $16,439 |
| In 3 Years | $10,541 | $16,827 |
| In 4 Years | $10,742 | $17,224 |
| In 5 Years | $10,947 | $17,630 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $66,550, versus roughly $41,777 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For details on financial aid availability at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus, head to the Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Financial Aid page.
