by our College Data Analytics TeamThere are additional costs associated with college other than tuition. Find out below exactly how much you will be spending to attend University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
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Housing and meal plans are priced out separately here. The standard student paid $5,307 in 2026, with the price of an average meal plan at $4,724. Altogether, a typical student living on campus at University of Arkansas at Little Rock budgeted around $26,219 in 2026 after factoring in housing, meals, books and other essentials.
The table below shows the expected costs of on-campus and off-campus housing and dining plans for University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $18,170 | $22,450 |
| — Housing | $5,307 | |
| — Meals | $4,724 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $6,799 | $8,748 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| Total | $26,219 | $32,448 |
Housing and dining costs rarely hold still from one year to the next. Looking at the trend gives you a realistic picture of what you will actually spend by graduation.
The projected four-year total comes to about $117,391 in housing, food and other expenses.
This is how on-campus room and board has tracked over the last few years, plus a forward projection, at University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $15,221 |
| Two Years Ago | $15,221 |
| One Year Ago | $16,151 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $18,170 |
| One Year From Now * | $19,343 |
| Two Years From Now * | $20,592 |
| Three Years From Now * | $21,922 |
| Four Years From Now * | $23,338 |
* estimated
Over the reported period, on-campus housing and dining changed about 6.5% annually. If current trends continue, incoming first-year students would pay about $27,392 in housing, food and other costs their first year.
Projected forward, the last year of a four-year degree runs about $31,387 for a four-year (bachelor’s) degree, and about $28,641 for the last year of an associate degree.
Across all four years, on-campus living costs would total approximately $117,391 for four years, or about $56,033 over a two-year associate program.
Most schools raise housing and dining costs gradually each year, so today’s figure is unlikely to be what you pay all four years.
The table below outlines what this school reports about on-campus housing.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 1,400 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |