ATU 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,900

Cost of attendance at Arkansas Tech University 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

$13,636

Cost of attendance at Arkansas Tech University 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 Arkansas Tech University was $11,097. 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 ATU

ATU net price calculator

$11,097

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 ATU 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	$11,097	$180 (2%)	$10,738	$11,363	$13,195	$14,377	$14,535
2021	$11,277	$740 (7%)	$10,455	$10,800	$12,727	$14,283	$14,374
2020	$10,537	$1,137 (10%)	$9,842	$9,496	$11,663	$13,062	$12,966
2019	$11,674	$164 (1%)	$11,077	$11,225	$13,426	$14,878	$14,943
2018	$11,510	$623 (6%)	$10,777	$11,310	$13,062	$14,131	$14,213
2017	$10,887	$1,203 (12%)	$10,342	$10,889	$12,468	$13,915	$14,199
2016	$9,684	$54	$9,061	$9,631	$11,617	$12,670	$12,927
2015	$9,630	$1,493 (18%)	$9,186	$9,370	$11,223	$12,844	$12,890
2014	$8,137	--	$8,433	$8,399	$10,294	$11,585	$11,585

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Arkansas Tech University'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	$27,125	$1,182 (5%)	$7,900	$17,985	$1,240
2021	$25,943	$629 (2%)	$7,668	$17,035	$1,240
2020	$25,314	$837 (3%)	$7,668	$16,406	$1,240
2019	$24,477	$95	$7,254	$15,893	$1,330
2018	$24,572	$862 (3%)	$7,104	$16,052	$1,416
2017	$25,434	$432 (2%)	$6,624	$17,400	$1,410
2016	$25,002	$530 (2%)	$6,192	$17,400	$1,410
2015	$24,472	$2,464 (11%)	$5,862	$17,200	$1,410
2014	$22,008	$312 (1%)	$5,598	$15,000	$1,410
2013	$21,696	--	$5,286	$15,000	$1,410

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Does ATU provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 2,100 dormitories available to its students at $4,996 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at ATU is $555 per month.
Does ATU provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at ATU for one academic year is $4,000, which works out to $444 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: ATU estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,240.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, ATU 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: $3,285

If living off-campus, with family: $4,274

If living off-campus, not with family: $4,274
How much is ATU application fees?: The application fee for graduate students is $40.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: ATU offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Arkansas Tech University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$239	$301
For out-of-state students	$478	$602

Housing and Meal

Arkansas Tech University 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 Arkansas Tech University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$4,000	$4,996	N/A	0	2,100
2021	$3,854	$4,900	N/A	19	2,508
2020	$3,448	$4,519	N/A	0	2,496
2019	$3,328	$4,542	N/A	0	2,568
2018	$3,242	$4,412	N/A	19	2,856
2017	$2,908	$4,296	N/A	19	2,852
2016	$2,808	$4,290	N/A	0	2,767

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Arkansas Tech University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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