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Your doctorate tuition at A-State is based on a variety of factors including where you live, how many hours you are enrolled in, and which college houses your selected major. In addition to your tuition costs, students pay fees to support campus facilities, equipment, and programs.

Calculating Your Tuition

To calculate your tuition, multiply the tuition per credit hour rate and the required hourly fees by the number of hours you are taking for a given semester. If you meet any of the required term fee or additional fees criteria, add them to your total number.

Course Fees

Please note that your tuition could vary based on fees associated with specific courses. These course fees can range from $5.00 - $255.00 per course.

Identity Compliance Fee

An Identity Compliance Fee of $10.00 per credit hour will be applied to all online courses excluding High School Concurrent courses and those offered in the Online MBA Program.

Waivers

Tuition and fees for auditing a course are the same as taking the course for credit.

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Auditing Courses

Tuition and fees for auditing a course are the same as taking the course for credit.

For a detailed list of our tuition and fee information, review the tables below.


  • Arkansas State University Doctorate Programs
    Doctorate of Educational Leadership
     
    Costs
    U.S. Resident Tuition (per credit hour)
    $437.00
    International Tuition ( per credit hour)
    $481.00
    Required Hourly Fees
    A-State Online Fee
    $40.00
    Distance Ed Technology Fee
    $10.00

    Doctorate of Environmental Sciences
     
    Costs
    In-State Tuition (per credit hour)
    $378.00
    Out-of-State Tuition (per credit hour)
    $756.00
    International Tuition (per credit hour)
    $756.00
    Required Hourly Fees
    Academic Excellence Fee
    $10.00
    Access and Security Fee
    $4.00
    Athletic Fee
    $23.00
    Facilities Fee
    $4.00
    Technology Fee
    $10.00
    Infrastructure Fee
    $4.00
    Library Fee
    $6.00
    Student Recreation Fee
    $7.00
    Student Union Fee
    $10.00
    Deferred Maintenance Fee
    $3.00
    COSM Doctoral Support Fee
    $74.00
    Total Per Credit Hour:
    $155.00
    Required Term Fees
    Student Activity Fee (3 or more hours)
    $25.00
    The student activity is only charged in Fall & Spring terms.
    Doctor of Heritage Studies
     
    Costs
    In-State Tuition (per credit hour)
    $452.00
    Out-of-State Tuition ( per credit hour)
    $905.00
    International Tuition (per credit hour)
    $905.00
    Required Hourly Fees
    Academic Excellence Fee
    $10.00
    Access and Security Fee
    $4.00
    Athletic Fee
    $23.00
    Facilities Fee
    $4.00
    Technology Fee
    $10.00
    Infrastructure Fee
    $4.00
    Library Fee
    $6.00
    Student Recreation Fee
    $7.00
    Student Union Fee
    $10.00
    Deferred Maintenance Fee
    $3.00
    Total Per Credit Hour:
    $81.00
    Required Term Fees
    Student Activity Fee (3 or more hours)
    $25.00
    The student activity is only charged in Fall & Spring terms.
    Doctorate of Molecular Biosciences
     
    Costs
    In-State Tuition (per credit hour)
    $378.00
    Out-of-State Tuition ( per credit hour)
    $756.00
    International Tuition (per credit hour)
    $756.00
    Required Hourly Fees
    Academic Excellence Fee
    $10.00
    Access and Security Fee
    $4.00
    Athletic Fee
    $23.00
    Facilities Fee
    $4.00
    Technology Fee
    $10.00
    Infrastructure Fee
    $4.00
    Library Fee
    $6.00
    Student Recreation Fee
    $7.00
    Student Union Fee
    $10.00
    Deferred Maintenance Fee
    $3.00
    COSM Doctoral Support Fee
    $74.00
    Total Per Credit Hour:
    $155.00
    Required Term Fees
    Student Activity Fee (3 or more hours)
    $25.00
    The student activity is only charged in Fall & Spring terms.
    Doctorate of Nursing Practice
     
    Costs
    US Resident Tuition (per credit hour)
    $510.00
    International Tuition (per credit hour)
    $561.00
    Required Hourly Fees
    A-State Online Fee
    $40.00
    Distance Ed Technology Fee
    $10.00
    Doctor of Physical Therapy
     
    Costs
    In-State Tuition (per credit hour)
    $378.00
    Out-of-State Tuition ( per credit hour)
    $756.00
    International Tuition (per credit hour)
    $756.00
    Required Hourly Fees
    Academic Excellence Fee
    $10.00
    Access and Security Fee
    $4.00
    Athletic Fee
    $23.00
    Facilities Fee
    $4.00
    Technology Fee
    $10.00
    Infrastructure Fee
    $4.00
    Library Fee
    $6.00
    Student Recreation Fee
    $7.00
    Student Union Fee
    $10.00
    Deferred Maintenance Fee
    $3.00
    CNHP Doctoral Support Fee
    $74.00
    Total Per Credit Hour:
    $155.00
    Required Term Fees
    Student Activity Fee (3 or more hours)
    $25.00
    The student activity is only charged in Fall & Spring terms.
    Estimated Additional Expenses
    Pre-Admissions Background Check
    $92.00
    A-State Application Fee
    $50.00
    Graduation Fee: Doctoral
    $45.00
    Licensure Exam
    $670.00
    PEAT/Scorebuilders Exams
    $180.00
    Exam Soft
    $200.00
    Liability Insurance
    $150.00
    Background Check
    $180.00
    CPR
    $105.00
    Physical Exam / TB
    $150.00
    APTA Dues / PTSA
    $240.00
    Tool Kit
    $200.00
    Books (total for all three years)
    $2,500.00
    Lab Coat & Goggles
    $70.00
    TOTAL:
    $4,832.00
    * U.S. Residents with a G.P.A. of at least 3.0 may qualify to receive in-state tuition rates
    Total Expenses
    Total Estimated Program Expenses
    $63,079.00
    * The total estimated program expense is based on in-state tuition rates. Living expenses while on clinical education are not included in the program expenses.
    * Medical and liability insurance are required throughout the entirety of the program. The cost is variable depending on the provider the student chooses.
    Doctor of Occupational Therapy
     
    Costs
    In-State Tuition (per credit hour)
    $378.00
    Out-of-State Tuition ( per credit hour)
    $756.00
    International Tuition (per credit hour)
    $756.00
    Required Hourly Fees
    Academic Excellence Fee
    $10.00
    Access and Security Fee
    $4.00
    Athletic Fee
    $23.00
    Facilities Fee
    $4.00
    Technology Fee
    $10.00
    Infrastructure Fee
    $4.00
    Library Fee
    $6.00
    Student Recreation Fee
    $7.00
    Student Union Fee
    $10.00
    Deferred Maintenance Fee
    $3.00
    CNHP Doctoral Support Fee
    $74.00
    Total Per Credit Hour:
    $155.00
    Required Term Fees
    Student Activity Fee (3 or more hours)
    $25.00
    The student activity is only charged in Fall & Spring terms.
    Estimated Additional Expenses
    Application Fee to Graduate Program
    $50.00
    CORE ELMS
    $225.00
    Background Check
    $100.00
    Books
    $4000.00
    NBCOT OTKE Test
    $25.00
    NBCOT Exam Prep Seminar by TherapyEd
    $330.00
    NBCOT Exam
    $555.00
    Fieldwork shirts and name tag
    $60.00
    AOTA Student Membership (Annual)
    $75.00
    AROTA Student Membership (Annual)
    $10.00
    Liability Insurance (Annual)
    $50.00
    BLS Course (Annual)
    $50.00
    CPR (Annual)
    $35.00
    Physical Exam/TB Skin Test (Annual)
    $25.00
    TB Mask Fitting (Annual)
    $20.00
    Graduation Fee: Doctoral
    $45.00
    Lab Supplies
    12 inch clear plastic goniometer
    $7 - 10
    6 inch clear plastic goniometer
     $5 - 7
    Cotton gait belt with clasp
    $8 - 10
    60 inch retractable pocket tape measure
    $6 - 10
    Vaccinations
    MMR (Must submit with graduate program application.  Student should already have these vaccinations.  Available at the Craighead County Health Department.)
    Call health dept. for $
    TDAP (Needed every 10 years.  May or may not be an expense depending on when student received last vaccination.  Available at the Craighead County Health Department.)
    Call health dept. for $
    Hepatitis B [3 dose series] (Must have prior to entering program.  May not be an expense if student has already had the series.  Available at the Craighead County Health Department.)
    Call health dept. for $
    Total Expenses
    Total Estimated Program Expenses
    $68,172.00
    Total Tuition and Required Fees
    $64,185
    * U.S. Residents with a G.P.A. of at least 3.0 may receive in-state tuition rates. The total estimated program expense is based on in-state tuition rates. Living expenses while on clinical education are not included in the program expenses.

    Nurse Anesthesia

     
    Costs
    Total Tuition & Fees
    Payment of $10,000 due Summer and Fall semester of Year 1 and Year 2. $5,000 will be due the Summer of Year 3.
    $45,000.00
    Acceptance Deposit (applied towards tuition)
    $1,500.00

    Additional Estimated Costs
    Application Fee
    $30.00
    AANA Associate Membership
    $200.00
    Professional Liability Insurance
    $275.00 per year
    Drug Testing
    $180.00 - $500.00
    Background Check
    $75.00
    Books
    $3,500.00-$4,500.00
    Copying Fees
    $400.00
    Uniforms & Equipment
    $770.00
    NBCRNA Self Examination Evaluation
    $500.00
    Board Review Course
    VALLEY and APEX Required
    $5000.00
    ACLS, BCLS, PALS & RN licensure fees
    $640.00
    Certification Examination
    $995.00
    Travel Expenses
    $8400.00
    Additional Housing
    $9800.00
    Professional Anesthesia Meetings
    $4000.00
    Arkansas State University Parking Fee
    $450.00
    Computer with Printer/Scanner
    $3000.00
    This list is not exhaustive or all-inclusive for all fees and additional costs and may be subject to changes in items and/or costs.

    Additional Fees

     
    Doctorate
    Application Fee
    $50.00
    Clemency Fee
    $15.00
    Graduation Fee: Doctoral
    $45.00
    Replacement Diploma Fee
    $15.00
    The fees listed above are only assessed if applicable.

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State University, AR  72467

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