The University of Arkansas prices its degrees accessibly across the income spectrum. Low-income families pay approximately $14,319 per year in net price, middle-income families see annual costs around $15,934, and higher-income families pay correspondingly more at roughly $22,470.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $27,767 |
| Tuition and Fees | $29,966 |
| Room and Board | $14,244 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,154 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$9,558 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $18,209 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $14,319 |
| $30–48k | $14,322 |
| $48–75k | $15,934 |
| $75–110k | $20,772 |
| $110k+ | $22,470 |
The University of Arkansas prices its degrees accessibly across the income spectrum. Low-income families pay approximately $14,319 per year in net price, middle-income families see annual costs around $15,934, and higher-income families pay correspondingly more at roughly $22,470. Azimuth ranks University of Arkansas #553 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. The gap between the published cost of attendance of $27,767 and what most families actually pay reflects the university's need-based and merit aid programs, which together reduce the sticker price substantially for qualifying students — a dynamic the net price illusion analysis explores in detail. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. The University of Arkansas participates in federal, state, and institutional aid programs, and the spread between low- and middle-income net prices suggests that need-based aid is doing meaningful work for the lowest-income families. Arkansas residents also benefit from in-state tuition structures that keep costs below what comparable out-of-state students would pay at peer institutions. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $21,500, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $28,086; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $68,890, median federal debt of $21,500 projects to a monthly payment of about $243 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates of University of Arkansas earn median earnings of $68,890 four years after enrollment, placing University of Arkansas in the 72.3 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. That figure runs above the $65,228 median at comparable institutions (same control and size band). Graduates earn about $1,000 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the university in the 53.8 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks University of Arkansas #353 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern at University of Arkansas reflects a Business-leaning program mix — Business accounts for 29% of degrees, followed by Engineering at 10% and Social Sciences at 6%. Business Administration combines large cohort scale with strong earnings, making it a central driver of the university's overall return profile. Azimuth ranks Business Administration #84 nationally among nonprofit four-year institutions , with 405 graduates earning median earnings of $79,770 four years after enrollment. The Finance program graduates 351 students with median earnings of $87,717, and Azimuth ranks the program #60 nationally among nonprofit four-year institutions. Among the highest-earning fields, Digital Marketing graduates earn median earnings of $73,153 four years after enrollment, and Azimuth ranks the program #80 nationally among nonprofit four-year institutions, while Nursing posts median earnings of $84,911 with Azimuth ranking it #167 nationally among nonprofit four-year institutions.
