Tuition & net price

How much does University of Arkansas - Fort Smith cost?

Published tuition is $7,334 in-state and $12,182 out-of-state, with a full cost of attendance of $19,048 a year. After aid, families pay between $8,890 and $14,297 depending on income.

In-state tuition$7,334before aid
Out-of-state$12,182before aid
Lowest net price$8,890families under $30k
Highest net price$14,297families over $110k

What families actually pay Average net price after grants and scholarships, by household income.

Household incomeNet price a yearShare of the sticker price
Under $30,000 $8,890 47%
$30,001–$48,000 $9,391 49%
$48,001–$75,000 $11,392 60%
$75,001–$110,000 $13,804 72%
Over $110,000 $14,297 75%

Net price is the federal measure of what students actually pay: total cost of attendance minus the grant and scholarship aid they receive. It is the only cost figure worth comparing between universities — the published tuition above is a list price that most students never pay in full.

Who pays how The mix of grant aid and borrowing at this university.

On Pell grants
39%
Take federal loans
26%
Typical repayment
$193/mo

A high Pell share means the university enrols many lower-income students, and usually that its net price for those families is well below the sticker price. A high loan share means the gap between aid and cost is being filled with borrowing — the repayment record shows how that works out afterwards.

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How the price compares Universities charging a similar amount in Arkansas.

UniversityIn-stateOut-of-stateCost of attendanceNet price (under $30k)
Arkansas State University $8,090 $14,522 $25,082 $10,098
Arkansas Tech University $8,674 $14,668 $22,808 $12,426
University of Arkansas - Monticello $9,292 $14,857 $22,519 $13,626
Southern Arkansas University $9,960 $15,690 $24,951 $13,187
University of Arkansas Grantham $8,520 $8,520 $15,318 not published
National Park College $5,600 $7,280 $19,331 $12,368

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith costs: common questions

How much is tuition at University of Arkansas - Fort Smith?
Published tuition is $7,334 for in-state students and $12,182 for out-of-state students, before any aid.
What does University of Arkansas - Fort Smith actually cost after financial aid?
It depends on family income. After grants and scholarships, families earning under $30,000 pay a net $8,890 a year, while families over $110,000 pay $14,297.
What is the total cost of attendance at University of Arkansas - Fort Smith?
$19,048 a year as the institution reports it — tuition, fees, housing, books and living costs combined. Almost nobody pays this in full; the net price above is what families actually pay.
Is University of Arkansas - Fort Smith worth the money?
Graduates earn a median $41,102 ten years after starting, against $18,250 of median debt — see the full payback breakdown for the arithmetic.

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Tuition and cost of attendance are as reported by the institution; net price is the average paid by students receiving federal aid, by household income band. Figures imported 28 Aug 2026.