by our College Data Analytics TeamIs what University of Arkansas - Fort Smith charges for in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee reasonable when compared to nation, state and regional averages? Find out here. If you're looking for specific information on UAFS costs, you can go to any of the following sections:
In 2020-2021, the average out-of-state tuition and fees at University of Arkansas - Fort Smith ran about $13,026 per year for students working on an undergraduate degree. In-state undergraduates received a discount for tuition and fees at the school and only had to pay $5,754 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $11,376 | $1,650 | $13,026 |
| In-State | $4,104 | $1,650 | $5,754 |
These tuition and fees costs include one year of academic instruction, but do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind a lot of students have financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of college.
How much does University of Arkansas - Fort Smith cost for part-time students?
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At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. University of Arkansas - Fort Smith compares well with this national average since its average yearly cost in tuition and fees was $13,026 for out-of-state students.
Undergraduates who attend school in the same state they live in pay around $16,784 in yearly tuition and fees. UAFS only charges $5,754 a year in for in-state undergraduates, making it relatively inexpensive when compared to the national average.
If you want to know how UAFS compares to other schools in the nation, in the region, and in the state, see the chart below.
| Nationwide | Southeast | Arkansas | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Remember to also consider financial aid when trying to decide if you can afford to go to a particular school. For more details on that, see: University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Financial Aid.
With an average annual growth rate of 0.98% for the past five years, Arkansas residents could expect to pay $5,867 this year if the percentage growth remains the same.
If in-state tuition and fees keeps growing at the same pace, the estimated cost for two years at UAFS would be $11,792, and $23,817 for four years.
During the same time period, tuition and fees for out-of-state students have increased by 0.95%. Out-of-state students will be charged approximately $13,275 in this academic year if the costs keep going up at the same rate.
This means an estimated $26,676 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at UAFS, and $53,863 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at UAFS.
Be aware of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing each year. At most colleges undergrads will wind up spending more on their last year of school compared to what they did for their first.
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