The Most Expensive Colleges in Arkansas by Out of State Total Cost for 2023
The highest priced four year colleges in Arkansas are listed by one year's out of state total cost list price for the 2021/2022 school year. Total cost includes tuition, room and board or estimated off campus living expenses, books and supplies and other fees.
What is the most expensive college in Arkansas? Leading the colleges list is Hendrix College in Conway with an out of state total cost of $47,650.
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All price data are reprinted from the U.S. Department of Education's 2021/2022 IPEDS Survey and reflect reported costs for the 2021/2022 academic year.
| College | Out of State Total Cost | Rating | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
#1 Hendrix CollegeConway, Private Not For Profit |
$47,650 | 64 | 98 |
#2 Lyon CollegeBatesville, Private Not For Profit |
$42,644 | 57 | 72 |
#3 Ouachita Baptist UniversityArkadelphia, Private Not For Profit |
$39,750 | 57 | 72 |
#4 University of ArkansasFayetteville, Public Not For Profit |
$39,432 | 58 | 31 |
#5 John Brown UniversitySiloam Springs, Private Not For Profit |
$39,278 | 66 | 83 |
#6 University of the OzarksClarksville, Private Not For Profit |
$33,950 | 39 | 51 |
#7 Harding UniversitySearcy, Private Not For Profit |
$31,148 | 54 | 50 |
#8 University of Arkansas at Little RockLittle Rock, Public Not For Profit |
$29,369 | 44 | 48 |
#9 Williams Baptist CollegeWalnut Ridge, Private Not For Profit |
$28,370 | 30 | 15 |
#10 Central Baptist CollegeConway, Private Not For Profit |
$26,388 | 33 | 18 |
#11 University of Central ArkansasConway, Public Not For Profit |
$25,529 | 39 | 21 |
#12 University of Arkansas at Pine BluffPine Bluff, Public Not For Profit |
$25,012 | 23 | 21 |
#13 University of Arkansas Fort SmithFort Smith, Public Not For Profit |
$24,040 | NA | NA |
#14 Arkansas Tech UniversityRussellville, Public Not For Profit |
$23,872 | NA | NA |
#15 Southern Arkansas University Main CampusMagnolia, Public Not For Profit |
$23,825 | 37 | 34 |
#16 Arkansas State University Main CampusJonesboro, Public Not For Profit |
$23,588 | 41 | 61 |
#17 Crowley's Ridge CollegeParagould, Private Not For Profit |
$22,543 | NA | NA |
#18 Ecclesia CollegeSpringdale, Private Not For Profit |
$22,490 | NA | NA |
#19 Philander Smith CollegeLittle Rock, Private Not For Profit |
$22,464 | NA | NA |
#20 University of Arkansas at MonticelloMonticello, Public Not For Profit |
$22,227 | NA | NA |