UAFS Cost Per Credit Hour

What Does It Cost to Attend University of Arkansas-Fort Smith as a Part-Time Student?

Check the current per-credit-hour tuition for part-time enrollment at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith, together with the standard annual tuition and fee figures.

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UAFS Cost Per Credit Hour
UAFS Tuition Trend
Options to Finance Your Education

How Much Does UAFS Cost Per Credit Hour?

$198 In-State Per Credit Hour

$400 Out-of-State Per Credit Hour

Part-time undergraduates from in state pay $198 per credit hour. Out-of-state part-time enrollment costs $400 for every credit hour.

	In-State	Out-of-State
Cost Per Credit Hour	$198	$400

Keep in mind that the per-credit-hour rate is the sticker price and does not factor in any aid or scholarships that could lower the cost.

For the full picture, the annual tuition and fees for full-time undergraduates at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith are listed below.

The fees portion of those annual totals added up to $2,582 in-state and $2,582 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.

	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$4,752	$9,600
Fees	$2,582	$2,582
Total	$7,334	$12,182

These tuition and fees cover one year of academic instruction and do not include room and board costs.

How Has Tuition Changed at UAFS Over the Last Few Years

Tuition at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith has tracked across the last few reported years.

Year	In-State Tuition	Out-of-State Tuition
Three Years Ago	$4,104	$11,376
Two Years Ago	$4,104	$11,376
One Year Ago	$4,512	$11,376
Most Recent Year	$4,752	$9,600

In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition declined relative to the prior year, which is unusual and may reflect a restated figure.

Don’t Ignore Cost Increases

Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.

Plan Around the Cumulative Cost

When planning, assume the rate will rise each year so rising costs don’t blow up your plan.

Paths to Finance Your UAFS Studies

Cost per credit hour is just the starting figure — financial aid can change the actual price a part-time student pays substantially.

For more on financial aid at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith, check out the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Financial Aid page.

Comparing to full-time enrollment? See the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Tuition & Fees page.