University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR, USA

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability and Cost

Average Net Price Average net price for full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates paying the in-state or in-district tuition rate who were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution. Other sources of grant aid are excluded. Aid awarded anytime during the full aid year is included.

Average net price is generated by subtracting the average amount of federal, state or local government, or institutional grant and scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. Total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies and the weighted average room and board and other expenses.
$12,235
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Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$12,003
$30k - $48k
$13,690
$48k - $75k
$16,256
$75k - $110k
$19,053
$110k+
$19,897
Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$9,656
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$27,410
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$12,368
Books and Supplies
$1,100
Tuition Payment Plan
Yes
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
55%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
19%
Average Aid Per Year
$5,709
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
19%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$1,599
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$5,229
Students receiving state aid
44%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2,787
Students receiving federal aid
79%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$1,599
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$55,769,756
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$50,197,669

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
42%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$8,404
Students receiving federal loans
41%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,429
Average Other Loans Per Year
$16,060
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,000
Loan Default Rate
5%
US National: 7%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$205

What Students Are Saying

Although attending the University of Arkansas is extremely pricey, the money is well spent. I would not trade any amount of money for the experience I have had at the University of Arkansas. The price for a good education may be high, but its totally worth it at the University of Arkansas. I guarantee you will not regret spending the extra money to attend the University of Arkansas.
April from Fort Smith, AR
The University of Arkansas is not that bad on tuition, especially for in-state tuition. With FAFSA and the Arkansas Lottery scholarship, the cost of attendance almost seems like nothing. This was very appealing for me because I didn't even have to get a student loan. Also, the university has several scholarship opportunities.
Shawn from Kirby, AR
Chick-fil-A Razorback Road has a student special every Tuesday where you can buy a large number 1 meal for $4! Taco bell offers students discounts, as do a number of other places! Keep track of your student ID, it comes in handy!
Marissa from Fayetteville, AR
Tons of businesses and restaurants in Fayetteville offer student discounts and specials. There are several bookstores around town that sell new and used books. At the end of the semester, these stores will buy the books back from students. There are even stores that rent books. There are also several thrift stores that will buy clothes for students needing a little extra money.
Blake from Fayetteville, AR
The tuition price is not too steep (around $10,000 a year), and it is a very renowned school for what it is. The business school is ranked in the top 10 of the nation. There is a huge gym and elaborate bus system included in tuition. Those are definitely plusses!
Molly from Fort Smith, AR
Handing over money isn't always easy. At first glance, the University of Arkansas might seem a tad expensive, but compare the rates to other great colleges like USC and University of Miami, the U of A is an excellent choice. Especially, considering the university's business and architecture school being top-ranked among the nation.
Jason from Fort Smith, AR
Like many of the students I contact via recruiting I have come to find that money is the big topic of discussion. From In-State to Out-of-State, the price can be quite extreme. However, the University of Arkansas is a place like no other. They offer students with many types of financial aid. Some of the aid offered comes in the form of Chancellor scholarships, In-State and Out-of-State tuition, and various foreign and local scholarships. The University of Arkansas is truly dedicated to helping students overcome the woes of college expenses.
Jordan Muldrow, UofA, Fayetteville