by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at University of Arkansas at Little Rock, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at University of Arkansas at Little Rock stood at $9,748 per year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $22,158. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Of that total, required fees amounted to $3,034 in-state and $3,034 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,714 | $19,124 |
| Fees | $3,034 | $3,034 |
| Total | $9,748 | $22,158 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and do not include room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The totals here are the list price.
What will University of Arkansas at Little Rock cost per credit hour part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
For some context, here is how University of Arkansas at Little Rock prices compare to peer schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In AR | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Average |
Against the nationwide average, University of Arkansas at Little Rock sits close to the national average.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Check the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Financial Aid page for more.
Tuition at University of Arkansas at Little Rock has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $5,729 | $16,320 |
| Two Years Ago | $5,729 | $16,320 |
| One Year Ago | $5,818 | $16,573 |
| Most Recent Year | $6,714 | $19,124 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at UA Little Rock has trended over the reported years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition climbed 15.4%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $25,568 for the upcoming year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 5.45%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $10,279. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 5.56%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $23,390.
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 | $10,279 | $23,390 |
| In 2 Years | $10,839 | $24,690 |
| In 3 Years | $11,429 | $26,062 |
| In 4 Years | $12,052 | $27,511 |
| In 5 Years | $12,709 | $29,040 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $101,653, or about $44,599 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For specifics on financial aid at University of Arkansas at Little Rock, head to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Financial Aid page.
