What college costs in Arkansas
We have federal cost data for 21 four-year colleges in Arkansas: 8 public and 13 private. For 2024–25, the median cost of attendance was $25,029 at public colleges (in-state) and $33,597 at private colleges. The median average net price, what students who got federal aid actually paid, was $17,002. Colleges are sorted by average net price.
Arkansas state financial aid
- State Higher Education Agency: Arkansas Department of Higher Education
Source: U.S. Department of Education state contacts. State grants usually require state residency and the FAFSA.
| College | Cost of attendance | Avg net price | Net price, income under $30k |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas GranthamLIttle Rock | $15,318 | $8,370 | $8,384 |
| Arkansas State UniversityJonesboro | $25,082 | $12,366 | $10,098 |
| University of Arkansas at Pine BluffPine Bluff | $21,129 | $12,653 | $12,302 |
| Southern Arkansas University Main CampusMagnolia | $24,951 | $14,027 | $13,187 |
| University of Central ArkansasConway | $25,029 | $16,511 | $14,656 |
| University of Arkansas at Little RockLittle Rock | $22,519 | $17,248 | $15,195 |
| University of ArkansasFayetteville | $27,767 | $18,209 | $14,319 |
| Henderson State UniversityArkadelphia | $27,385 | $23,405 | $23,386 |
| College | Cost of attendance | Avg net price | Net price, income under $30k |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Baptist CollegeLittle Rock | $23,060 | $10,627 | $7,715 |
| Central Baptist CollegeConway | $30,605 | $12,287 | $11,750 |
| Philander Smith UniversityLittle Rock | $28,136 | $14,224 | $13,393 |
| Williams Baptist UniversityWalnut Ridge | $33,597 | $15,745 | $10,733 |
| Crowley's Ridge CollegeParagould | $27,340 | $16,315 | $15,652 |
| Champion Christian CollegeHot Springs | $20,970 | $17,002 | $14,499 |
| University of the OzarksClarksville | $38,666 | $17,360 | $14,664 |
| Lyon CollegeBatesville | $44,978 | $19,616 | $16,084 |
| John Brown UniversitySiloam Springs | $44,710 | $20,397 | $17,484 |
| Ecclesia CollegeSpringdale | $31,571 | $22,075 | $20,801 |
| Harding UniversitySearcy | $39,534 | $22,130 | $15,418 |
| Ouachita Baptist UniversityArkadelphia | $47,321 | $22,409 | $15,207 |
| Hendrix CollegeConway | $55,013 | $24,149 | $15,951 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, cost of attendance 2024–25. Net price covers first-time, full-time students who received federal aid; it doesn't apply to international students. Public costs are in-state. Colleges with too little reported data are left out.