UAFS 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$5,754

Cost of attendance at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith in 2022 for students from Arkansas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Arkansas's average	$7,808
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$13,026

Cost of attendance at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Arkansas's average	$14,444
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith was $9,663. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at UAFS

UAFS net price calculator

$9,663

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Arkansas and nationwide.

Arkansas's average	$12,405
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of UAFS for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$9,663	$454 (5%)	$7,807	$7,809	$10,902	$9,823	$11,263
2021	$9,209	$823 (8%)	$7,816	$7,638	$10,326	$11,054	$10,330
2020	$10,032	$707 (7%)	$7,838	$8,392	$11,238	$13,078	$13,647
2019	$10,739	$70	$9,102	$10,092	$11,400	$13,341	$13,213
2018	$10,809	$1,951 (22%)	$8,842	$9,654	$11,499	$13,640	$13,467
2017	$8,858	$1,411 (19%)	$7,113	$7,820	$10,227	$12,365	$12,039
2016	$7,447	$232 (3%)	$7,210	$6,899	$8,576	$9,525	$11,822
2015	$7,679	$1,328 (21%)	$7,283	$6,898	$4,761	$9,870	$10,802
2014	$6,351	--	$6,602	$6,982	$7,438	$9,952	$10,377

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of University of Arkansas-Fort Smith's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$23,548	$163	$5,754	$16,250	$1,544
2021	$23,385	$568 (2%)	$5,900	$16,250	$1,235
2020	$22,817	$1,837 (9%)	$5,754	$15,458	$1,605
2019	$20,980	$16	$5,593	$13,782	$1,605
2018	$20,964	$406 (2%)	$5,577	$13,782	$1,605
2017	$20,558	$471 (2%)	$5,390	$13,563	$1,605
2016	$20,087	$2,056 (11%)	$5,062	$13,420	$1,605
2015	$18,031	$403 (2%)	$4,727	$12,069	$1,235
2014	$17,628	$116	$4,528	$11,836	$1,264
2013	$17,744	--	$4,462	$12,036	$1,246

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does UAFS provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 940 dormitories available to its students at $5,390 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at UAFS is $599 per month.
Does UAFS provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at UAFS for one academic year is $3,700, which works out to $411 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: UAFS estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,544.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, UAFS estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $5,360

If living off-campus, with family: $5,360

If living off-campus, not with family: $5,360
How much is UAFS application fees?: The application fee for graduate students is $50.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: UAFS offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$171	$394
For out-of-state students	$474	$633

Housing and Meal

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$3,700	$5,390	N/A	0	940
2021	$3,700	$5,390	N/A	0	940
2020	$3,787	$5,253	N/A	0	940
2019	$3,580	$4,846	N/A	0	940
2018	$3,580	$4,846	N/A	19	865
2017	$3,444	$4,798	N/A	19	940
2016	$3,340	$5,130	N/A	19	940

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by University of Arkansas-Fort Smith during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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