by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at University of Arkansas, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at University of Arkansas came in at $10,104 each year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $29,966. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Of those figures, the required fees totaled $2,208 in-state and $2,208 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,896 | $27,758 |
| Fees | $2,208 | $2,208 |
| Total | $10,104 | $29,966 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and do not include room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much does University of Arkansas charge part-time students? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For some context, here is how University of Arkansas tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In AR | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, University of Arkansas is relatively pricey.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Visit the University of Arkansas Financial Aid page for specifics.
Below is how tuition at University of Arkansas has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $7,666 | $24,482 |
| Two Years Ago | $7,666 | $25,420 |
| One Year Ago | $7,666 | $26,690 |
| Most Recent Year | $7,896 | $27,758 |
This chart shows the way tuition at UARK has trended over the reported years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition rose 4.0%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $31,165 for the coming year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 1.82%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $10,287. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 4.33%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $31,262.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $10,287 | $31,262 |
| In 2 Years | $10,474 | $32,615 |
| In 3 Years | $10,664 | $34,026 |
| In 4 Years | $10,858 | $35,498 |
| In 5 Years | $11,055 | $37,034 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $133,401, or about $42,283 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For specifics on financial aid at University of Arkansas, visit the University of Arkansas Financial Aid page.
