by our College Data Analytics TeamLearn the base cost of Arkansas State University - Main Campus by getting details on in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees. Compare tuition and fees to nationwide and state averages to put those costs in context. You can jump to any of the following sections in our A-State cost report:
Combined out-of-state tuition and fees at Arkansas State University - Main Campus for the 2020-2021 academic year was $12,698 for undergraduates. If you were a Arkansas resident, the yearly charges were $7,130.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $10,800 | $1,898 | $12,698 |
| In-State | $5,232 | $1,898 | $7,130 |
A-State tuition and fees is for one year of attendance, not including room and board.
Remeber that many students qualify for scholarships and financial aid that will lower the amount they have to pay.
How much does Arkansas State University - Main Campus cost for part-time students?
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Nationwide, out-of-state students pay, on average, $19,933 per year in tuition and fees to attend college. With an average cost of $12,698 in tuition and fees for undergraduate students, Arkansas State University - Main Campus is inexpensive when compared to the national average.
Average in-state tuition and fees for schools across the country is $16,784 a year for undergraduate students. In-state undergraduates at A-State pay about $7,130 a year, which is significantly less than the countrywide average.
If you want to know how A-State 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 |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: Arkansas State University - Main Campus Financial Aid.
Tuition and Fees for in-state Arkansas State University - Main Campus increased with an average annual rate of -5.64% over the past five years. This school year, in-state students can expect to pay $6,348 if the growth keeps up.
At this rate, we estimate the total cost of in-state tuition and fees for two years at A-State to be $12,337, and $23,321 for four years.
For out-of-state students, tuition and fees have increased by about -5.51% in the past five years. This year, out-of-state students will be paying approximately $11,338 if the percentage increases stay the same.
This means an estimated $22,051 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at A-State, and $41,739 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at A-State.
Take note of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing yearlyl. At a log of colleges students will end up paying more for their final year of school than they did for their first.
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