by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at University of Central Arkansas, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at University of Central Arkansas were $10,523 for the year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $18,023. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
Of those figures, the required fees were $3,023 in-state and $3,023 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,500 | $15,000 |
| Fees | $3,023 | $3,023 |
| Total | $10,523 | $18,023 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and exclude room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much does University of Central Arkansas charge if you go part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
For perspective, here is how University of Central Arkansas costs compare against other 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 | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, University of Central Arkansas is fairly typical on price.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Visit the University of Central Arkansas Financial Aid page for specifics.
Tuition at University of Central Arkansas has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $6,870 | $13,740 |
| Two Years Ago | $6,950 | $13,900 |
| One Year Ago | $7,140 | $14,280 |
| Most Recent Year | $7,500 | $15,000 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at UCA has tracked over the reported years.
Most recently, out-of-state tuition went up 5.0%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $18,931 for the coming year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 3.24%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $10,864. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 3.13%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $18,587.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $10,864 | $18,587 |
| In 2 Years | $11,216 | $19,169 |
| In 3 Years | $11,579 | $19,769 |
| In 4 Years | $11,954 | $20,388 |
| In 5 Years | $12,341 | $21,026 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $77,913, compared with about $45,613 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For specifics on financial aid at University of Central Arkansas, go to the University of Central Arkansas Financial Aid page.
