Here is what part-time students pay per credit hour at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus, together with the standard annual tuition and fee figures.
In this report, you’ll find:
In-state part-time students are charged $246 for every credit hour. The out-of-state per-credit-hour rate is $437 for each credit hour.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $246 | $437 |
Note that the per-credit-hour cost shown here is the published rate, not counting any aid or scholarships a student may qualify for.
To put the per-credit-hour rate in context, full-time annual tuition and fees at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are shown below.
The fees portion of those annual totals added up to $2,580 in-state and $2,580 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,380 | $13,110 |
| Fees | $2,580 | $2,580 |
| Total | $9,960 | $15,690 |
This annual figure is for academic instruction only and excludes room and board costs.
This is how tuition at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus has shifted over the past few 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 |
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition increased 2.6%. Holding that rate for one more year, tuition + fees would be near $16,095 next year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so budget for the cost climbing as you progress.
When planning, assume the rate will rise each year so future years stay within reach.
The per-credit-hour rate is only one piece of the cost picture — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For a breakdown of aid offered at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus, head to the Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Financial Aid page.
For the standard full-year figures, visit the Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Tuition & Fees page.