by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Southern Arkansas University Tech, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Southern Arkansas University Tech were $5,040 each year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $6,480. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
Within that total, required fees came to $1,590 in-state and $1,590 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,450 | $4,890 |
| Fees | $1,590 | $1,590 |
| Total | $5,040 | $6,480 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and do not cover room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much will Southern Arkansas University Tech cost per credit hour part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
To see where that lands, here is how Southern Arkansas University Tech costs compare against other schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In AR | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Measured against schools nationwide, Southern Arkansas University Tech comes in lower than most schools.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. See the Southern Arkansas University Tech Financial Aid page for details.
Take a look at how tuition at Southern Arkansas University Tech has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $3,100 | $4,680 |
| Two Years Ago | $3,132 | $3,132 |
| One Year Ago | $3,159 | $3,159 |
| Most Recent Year | $3,450 | $4,890 |
The following chart shows how tuition at SAU Tech has trended over the reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition moved up 54.8%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $10,030 next year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 4.50%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $5,266. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 4.92%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $6,798.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $5,266 | $6,798 |
| In 2 Years | $5,502 | $7,132 |
| In 3 Years | $5,749 | $7,482 |
| In 4 Years | $6,007 | $7,850 |
| In 5 Years | $6,277 | $8,236 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $29,262, versus roughly $22,524 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
To learn about financial aid at Southern Arkansas University Tech, go to the Southern Arkansas University Tech Financial Aid page.
