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An education at Arkansas State University is a key that can open many doors throughout your career. The costs you incur now will be returned to you many times over time.

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Your international tuition at A-State is based on a variety of factors including how many hours you are enrolled in and which college houses your selected major. In addition to tuition and fees, international students have additional costs that include health screenings and insurance.

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 or those offered in the Online MBA Program.

Waivers

A-State grants in-state tuition to students who qualify.

See if you qualify for a waiver >>

Doctorate Tuition and Fees

View international tuition and fee rates for doctorate programs >>

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


  • ESL Detailed Tuition & Fees

    Tuition Per Semester

     
    Undergraduate
    Graduate
    Full Fall/Spring Semester (12 hours)
    $4,400.00
    $4,400.00
    Late Add Fall (Oct-Dec)/Spring (March-May) Semester (6 hours)
    $2,500.00
    $2,500.00
    Full Summer Semester (12 hours)
    $4,400.00
    $4,400.00
    Late Add Summer (Jul-Aug)(6 hours)
    $2,500.00
    $2,500.00

    Required Hourly Fees Per Credit Hour

     
    Undergraduate
    Graduate
    Academic Excellence Fee
    $10.00
    $10.00
    Access and Security Fee
    $4.00
    $4.00
    Athletic Fee
    $22.00
    $22.00
    Deferred Maintenance Fee
    $3.00
    $3.00
    Facilities Fee
    $4.00
    $4.00
    Technology Fee
    $10.00
    $10.00
    Infrastructure Fee
    $4.00
    $4.00
    Library Fee
    $6.00
    $6.00
    Student Recreation Fee
    $7.00
    $7.00
    Student Union Fee
    $10.00
    $10.00
    Total Per Credit Hour:
    $80.00
    $80.00

    Required Term Fees

     
    Undergraduate
    Graduate
    International Tuition Fee
    $350.00
    $350.00
    ESL Laboratory Fee
    $200.00
    $200.00
    Student Activity Fee (3 or more hours)
    $25.00
    $25.00
    Total Per Tern:
    $575.00
    $575.00
    The student activity fee is only charged in Fall & Spring terms.

    Additional Fees

     
    Undergraduate
    Graduate
    International Health Screening Fee
    $280.00
    $280.00
    ELA Elective Courses (non-credit)
    $250.00
    -
    Application Fee
    $50.00
    $50.00
  • ESL Estimated Annual Cost

    Estimated Costs for 2023 - 2024
     

     

    Fall 2023

    Spring 2024

    Academic Year

      Summer 2024

     
    August - December
    October - December
    January - May
    March - May
    May - August
    June - August
    Tuition
    $ 4,400
    $ 2,500
    $ 4,400
    $ 2,500
    $ 8,800
    $ 4,400
    $ 2,500
    Mandatory Fees
    $ 1,535
    $ 1,055
    $ 1,535
    $ 1,055
    $ 3,070
    $ 1,535
    $ 1,055
    Room & Board - Dormitory
    $ 4,900
    $ 3,725
    $ 4,900
    $ 3,725
    $ 9,800
    $ 2,700
    $ 2,700
    Health Insurance
    $ 450
    $ 450
    $ 650
    $ 650
    $ 1,100
    *See Note
    *See Note
    TOTAL
    $ 11,285
    $ 7,730
    $ 11,485
    $ 7,930
    $22,770
    $ 8,635
    $ 6,255

    *Spring health insurance amount includes summer.

    Other academic related course costs:
    Tuition
    ELA Elective Courses (Non-Credit)
    $250

    The university reserves the right to change the cost of tuition and fees at any time if such action is deemed necessary.

    Additional Notes:
     
    • Room and board estimate is based on double occupancy and a seven day meal plan
    • Other housing/meal options are available
    • A student can be responsible for an estimate of $245 based on the vaccinations that the student currently obtains. (TB: $65, MMR 1 & 2 $90 per dose). Please note that these prices are subject to change.

    The above estimates do not include transportation, personal expenses or additional supplies.

  • Undergraduate Detailed Tuition & Fees

    Tuition Per Credit Hour

     
    International
    International
    $552.00

    Required Hourly Fees Per Credit Hour

     
    International
    Athletic Fee
    $22.00

    College Support Assessment Fee Per Credit Hour

    Additional cost per credit hour for non-general education courses.
     
    International
    Neil Griffin College of Business
    $26.00
    College of Engineering & Computer Science
    $26.00
    College of Nursing & Health Professions
    $26.00
    College of Sciences & Mathematics
    $26.00

    Required Term Fees

     
    International
    International Tuition Fee
    $350.00
    Student Activity Fee (3 or more hours)
    $25.00
    Total Per Term:
    $375.00
    The student activity is only charged in Fall & Spring terms.

    Additional Fees

     
    International
    Application Fee
    $50.00
    Clemency Fee
    $15.00
    FYE / Making Connections Courses (per credit hour)
    $10.00
    Graduation Fee
    $45.00
    International Health Screening Fee
    $280.00
    Replacement Diploma Fee
    $15.00
    The fees listed above are only assessed if applicable.
  • Undergraduate Estimated Annual Costs

    Estimated Costs for the 2023-2024 Academic Year

    Listed below are the estimated costs for incoming undergraduate international students.

     
    Fall
    Spring
    Total
    Summer
     
    4 courses,
    12 hours
    4 courses,
    12 hours
    Academic Year
    3 courses,
    9 hours
    Tuition
    $6,624.00
    $6,624.00
    $13,248.00
    $4,968.00
    Mandatory Fees
    $639.00
    $639.00
    $1,278.00
    $548.00
    Room & Board - Dormitory
    $4,900.00
    $4,900.00
    $9,800.00
    $2,700.00
    Health Insurance
    $450.00
    $650.00
    $1,100.00
    *See Note
    Total
    $12,613.00
    $12,813.00
    $25,426.00
    $8,216.00

     
    Fall
    Spring
    Total
    Summer
     
    5 courses,
    15 hours
    5 courses,
    15 hours
    Academic Year
    3 courses,
    9 hours
    Tuition
    $8,280.00
    $8,280.00
    $16,560.00
    $4,968.00
    Mandatory Fees
    $705.00
    $705.00
    $1,410.00
    $548.00
    Room & Board - Dormitory
    $4,900.00
    $4,900.00
    $9,800.00
    $2,700.00
    Health Insurance
    $450.00
    $650.00
    $1,100.00
    *See Note
    Total
    $14,335.00
    $14,535.00
    $28,870.00
    $8,216.00

    * Spring health insurance amount includes summer.


    College Support Assessment Fee

    Below are the estimates for international students enrolling in the College of Business, Nursing and Health Professions, Engineering & Computer Science, or Sciences and Mathematics. Students in these colleges should add these costs to the numbers in the table above.

     
    Fall
    Spring
    Total
    Summer
     
    4 courses,
    12 hours
    4 courses,
    12 hours
    Academic Year
    3 courses,
    9 hours
    Business
    $312.00
    $312.00
    $624.00
    $234.00
    Engineering & Computer Science
    $312.00
    $312.00
    $624.00
    $234.00
    Nursing & Health Professions
    $312.00
    $312.00
    $624.00
    $234.00
    Sciences & Mathematics
    $312.00
    $312.00
    $624.00
    $234.00

     
    Fall
    Spring
    Total
    Summer
     
    5 courses,
    15 hours
    5 courses,
    15 hours
    Academic Year
    3 courses,
    9 hours
    Business
    $390.00
    $390.00
    $780.00
    $234.00
    Engineering & Computer Science
    $390.00
    $390.00
    $780.00
    $234.00
    Nursing & Health Professions
    $390.00
    $390.00
    $780.00
    $234.00
    Sciences & Mathematics
    $390.00
    $390.00
    $780.00
    $234.00


    The University reserves the right to change the cost of tuition and fees at any time if such action is deemed necessary.

    Additional Notes:
    • Room and board price based on double occupancy and a seven-day meal plan.
    • Other housing/meal options are available.
    • A student can be responsible for an estimate of $245 based on the vaccinations that the student currently obtains. (TB: $65, MMR 1 & 2 $90 per dose). Please note that these prices are subject to change.

    The above estimated budgets are calculated based on minimum number of hours needed to be full-time and do not include transportation, personal expenses, books and supplies.

  • Graduate Detailed Tuition & Fees

    Tuition Per Credit Hour

     
    International
    Graduate
    $665.00

    College Support Assessment Fee Per Credit Hour

    Additional cost per credit hour for non-general education courses.
     
    Graduate
    Neil Griffin College of Business
    $62.00
    College of Engineering & Computer Science
    $62.00
    College of Nursing & Health Professions
    $62.00
    College of Sciences & Mathematics
    $62.00

    Required Hourly Fees Per Credit Hour

     
    International
    Athletic Fee
    $22.00

    Required Term Fees

     
    International
    International Tuition Fee
    $350.00
    Student Activity Fee (3 or more hours)
    $25.00
    Total Per Term:
    $375.00
    The student activity is only charged in Fall & Spring terms.

    Additional Fees

     
    International
    Application Fee
    $50.00
    Clemency Fee
    $15.00
    Graduation Fee: Graduate
    $45.00
    Graduation Fee: Specialist
    $45.00
    International Health Screening Fee
    $280.00
    Replacement Diploma Fee
    $15.00
    The fees listed above are only assessed if applicable.
  • Graduate Estimated Annual Costs

    Estimated Costs for the 2023-2024 Academic Year

    Listed below are the estimated costs for incoming graduate international students.

     
    Fall
    Spring
    Total
    Summer
     
    3 courses,
    9 hours
    3 courses,
    9 hours
    Academic Year
    2 courses,
    6 hours
    Tuition
    $5,985.00
    $5,985.00
    $11,970.00
    $3,990.00
    Mandatory Fees
    $573.00
    $573.00
    $1,146.00
    $507.00
    Room & Board - Dormitory
    $4,900.00
    $4,900.00
    $9,800.00
    $2,700.00
    Health Insurance
    $450.00
    $650.00
    $1,100.00
    *See Note
    TOTAL
    $11,908.00
    $12,108.00
    $24,016.00
    $7,197.00

    * Spring health insurance amount includes summer.


    College Support Assessment Fee

    Below are the estimates for international students enrolling in the College of Business, Nursing and Health Professions, Engineering, or Sciences and Mathematics. Students in these colleges should add these costs to the numbers in the table above.

     
    Fall
    Spring
    Total
    Summer
     
    3 courses,
    9 hours
    3 courses,
    9 hours
    Academic Year
    2 courses,
    6 hours
    Business
    $558.00
    $558.00
    $1,116.00
    $372.00
    Engineering & Computer Science
    $558.00
    $558.00
    $1,116.00
    $372.00
    Nursing & Health Professions
    $558.00
    $558.00
    $1,116.00
    $372.00
    Sciences & Mathematics
    $558.00
    $558.00
    $1,116.00
    $372.00


    The University reserves the right to change the cost of tuition and fees at any time if such action is deemed necessary.

    Additional Notes:
    • Room and board price based on double occupancy and a seven-day meal plan.
    • Other housing/meal options are available.
    • A student can be responsible for an estimate of $245 based on the vaccinations that the student currently obtains. (TB: $65, MMR 1 & 2 $90 per dose). Please note that these prices are subject to change.

    The above estimated budgets are calculated based on minimum number of hours needed to be full-time and do not include transportation, personal expenses, books and supplies.