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University of Arkansas

University of Arkansas
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01Acceptance 02Tuition 03Transfer 04ROI 05AP Credit 06Majors 07Housing 08International

Sticker Price vs What You Actually Pay

17% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating U Arkansas enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Full Cost Breakdown

Room & Board$12,897
Total Cost of Attendance$27,767

What You'll Actually Pay (Net Price by Income)

After financial aid, the real cost depends on your family's income. These are average net prices for students receiving aid.

Family IncomeAnnual Net Price4-Year Total
$0-30k $14,319 $57,276
$30-48k $14,322 $57,288
$48-75k $15,934 $63,736
$75-110k $20,772 $83,088
$110k+ $22,470 $89,880

Financial Aid & Student Debt at University of Arkansas

17.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
$21,500
Median Debt at Graduation

Is University of Arkansas Worth the Cost? (ROI Analysis)

$58,191
Median Earnings (10yr)
$21,500
Median Debt
2.7x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

A ratio above 2x generally means the investment pays off. University of Arkansas — 2.7x ratio is solid — most graduates can comfortably manage their student loans.

University of Arkansas True Cost by Family Income

17% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating U Arkansas enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Family IncomeAnnual Net Price4-Year Total
$0-30k $14,319 $57,276
$30-48k $14,322 $57,288
$48-75k $15,934 $63,736
$75-110k $20,772 $83,088
$110k+ $22,470 $89,880

Cost Breakdown

Room & Board$12,897
Total Cost of Attendance$27,767

Financial Aid & Student Debt

17.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
Students from low-income families
$21,500
Median Debt at Graduation
Federal loans only
$49,686
Median Earnings (6yr)
6 years after enrollment

University of Arkansas Tuition & Cost FAQs

How much does University of Arkansas actually cost per year?
University of Arkansas's sticker price (cost of attendance) is $27,767/yr — that includes tuition, room and board, and fees. After financial aid, the average family pays just $17,563/yr, a 37% discount off sticker price.
Does University of Arkansas offer good financial aid?
17% of University of Arkansas students receive Pell Grants (federal need-based aid). Most US colleges including University of Arkansas also award institutional grants on top of federal aid — apply via FAFSA, plus the CSS Profile if University of Arkansas requires it.
What income bracket pays the least at University of Arkansas?
Families earning under $30,000/yr typically pay around $14,319/yr at University of Arkansas after financial aid, while families earning over $110,000/yr pay closer to $22,470/yr. The full breakdown by income bracket is in the True Cost table above.
Is University of Arkansas worth the cost?
University of Arkansas graduates earn a median of $58,191 10 years post-graduation. Against a 4-year sticker cost of about $111,068 (less for most families with aid), grads typically recoup the investment within several years of work.
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Data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, IPEDS. University of Arkansas is not affiliated with DeepColleges.