by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is what part-time students pay per credit hour at Southern Arkansas University Tech, plus the regular full-year tuition and fees for context.
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Part-time in-state undergraduates are billed $115 a credit hour. For out-of-state students the figure is $163 for every credit hour.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $115 | $163 |
Keep in mind the rate above is the full price and does not include any aid or scholarships students may be eligible for.
To put the per-credit-hour rate in context, full-time annual tuition and fees at Southern Arkansas University Tech are listed below.
Required fees account for amounted to $1,590 in-state and $1,590 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,450 | $4,890 |
| Fees | $1,590 | $1,590 |
| Total | $5,040 | $6,480 |
These costs reflect one year of tuition and fees and leave out housing and meals.
Tuition at Southern Arkansas University Tech has shifted over the past few 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 |
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition climbed 54.8%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $10,030 next year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Add a yearly growth assumption to your budget so the later years don’t catch you off guard.
Cost per credit hour is just the starting figure — financial aid can change the actual price a part-time student pays substantially.
For details on financial aid availability at Southern Arkansas University Tech, take a look at the Southern Arkansas University Tech Financial Aid page.
If you’re weighing full-time enrollment, see the Southern Arkansas University Tech Tuition & Fees page.