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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 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.

See if you qualify for a waiver >>

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.


  • 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
    $23.00
    $23.00
    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:
    $81.00
    $81.00
    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 2025 - 2026
     
     
    Fall 2025
    Spring 2026
    Academic Year
      Summer 2026
     
    August - December
    October - December
    January - March
    March - May
    May - August
    June - August
    Tuition
    $ 4,400
    $ 2,500
    $ 4,400
    $ 2,500
    $ 8,800
    $ 4,400
    $ 2,500
    Mandatory Fees
    $ 1,547
    $ 1,061
    $ 1,547
    $ 1,061
    $ 3,094
    $ 1,547
    $ 1,061
    Room & Board - Dormitory
    $ 5,075
    $ 3,900
    $ 5,075
    $ 3,900
    $ 10,150
    $ 2,900
    $ 2,900
    Health Insurance
    $1,100
    *See Note
    *See Note
    TOTAL
    $ 11,022
    $ 7,461
    $ 11,022
    $ 7,461
    $23,144
    $ 8,847
    $ 6,461

    * 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
    $600.00
    Required Hourly Fees Per Credit Hour
     
    International
    Athletic Fee
    $23.00

    College Support Assessment Fee Per Credit Hour

    Additional cost per credit hour for non-general education courses.
     
    International
    College of Agriculture
    $27.00
    Neil Griffin College of Business
    $55.00
    College of Engineering & Computer Science
    $50.00
    College of Nursing & Health Professions
    $27.00
    College of Nursing & Health Professions
    Nursing only courses
    $46.00
    Beck College of Sciences & Mathematics
    $35.00
    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 2025-2026 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
    $7,200.00
    $7,200.00
    $14,400.00
    $5,400.00
    Mandatory Fees
    $651.00
    $651.00
    $1,302.00
    $557.00
    Room & Board - Dormitory
    $5,255.00
    $5,255.00
    $10,510.00
    $2,900.00
    Health Insurance
    *See Note
    Total
    $13,106.00
    $13,106.00
    $27,312.00
    $8,857.00

     
    Fall
    Spring
    Total
    Summer
     
    5 courses,
    15 hours
    5 courses,
    15 hours
    Academic Year
    3 courses,
    9 hours
    Tuition
    $9,000.00
    $9,000.00
    $18,000.00
    $5,400.00
    Mandatory Fees
    $720.00
    $720.00
    $1,440.00
    $557.00
    Room & Board - Dormitory
    $5,255.00
    $5,255.00
    $10,510.00
    $2,900.00
    Health Insurance
    $1,100
    *See Note
    Total
    $14,975.00
    $14,975.00
    $31,050.00
    $8,857.00

    * Spring health insurance amount includes summer.


    College Support Assessment Fee

    Below are the estimates for international students enrolling in the Neil Griffin College of Business, College of Nursing and Health Professions, College of Engineering & Computer Science, or Beck College of 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
    Agriculture
    $324.00
    $324.00
    $648.00
    $243.00
    Business
    $660.00
    $660.00
    $1,320.00
    $495.00
    Engineering & Computer Science
    $600.00
    $600.00
    $1,200.00
    $450.00
    Nursing & Health Professions
    $324.00
    $324.00
    $648.00
    $243.00
    Nursing & Health Professions
    Nursing only courses
    $552.00
    $552.00
    $1,104.00
    $414.00
    Sciences & Mathematics
    $420.00
    $420.00
    $840.00
    $315.00

     
    Fall
    Spring
    Total
    Summer
     
    5 courses,
    15 hours
    5 courses,
    15 hours
    Academic Year
    3 courses,
    9 hours
    Agriculture
    $405.00
    $405.00
    $810.00
    $243.00
    Business
    $825.00
    $825.00
    $1,650.00
    $495.00
    Engineering & Computer Science
    $750.00
    $750.00
    $1,500.00
    $450.00
    Nursing & Health Professions
    $405.00
    $405.00
    $810.00
    $243.00
    Nursing & Health Professions
    Nursing only courses
    $690.00
    $690.00
    $1,380.00
    $414.00
    Sciences & Mathematics
    $525.00
    $525.00
    $1,050.00
    $315.00


    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
    $723.00

    College Support Assessment Fee Per Credit Hour

    Additional cost per credit hour for non-general education courses.
     
    Graduate
    Neil Griffin Agriculture
    $27.00
    Neil Griffin College of Business
    $65.00
    College of Engineering & Computer Science
    $65.00
    College of Nursing & Health Professions
    $65.00
    College of Nursing & Health Professions
    Nursing only courses
    $65.00
    Beck College of Sciences & Mathematics
    $65.00
    Required Hourly Fees Per Credit Hour
     
    International
    Athletic Fee
    $23.00
    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 2025-2026 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
    $6,507.00
    $6,507.00
    $13,014.00
    $4,338.00
    Mandatory Fees
    $582.00
    $582.00
    $1,164.00
    $488.00
    Room & Board - Dormitory
    $5,255.00
    $5,255.00
    $10,510.00
    $2,900.00
    Health Insurance
    $1,100.00
    *See Note
    TOTAL
    $12,344.00
    $12,344.00
    $25,788.00
    $7,726.00

    * Spring health insurance amount includes summer.


    College Support Assessment Fee

    Below are the estimates for international students enrolling in the Neil Griffin College of Business, College of Nursing and Health Professions, College of Engineering and Computer Science, or the Beck College of 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
    Agriculture
    $243.00
    $243.00
    $486.00
    $162.00
    Business
    $585.00
    $585.00
    $1,170.00
    $390.00
    Engineering & Computer Science
    $585.00
    $585.00
    $1,170.00
    $390.00
    Nursing & Health Professions
    $585.00
    $585.00
    $1,170.00
    $390.00
    Sciences & Mathematics
    $585.00
    $585.00
    $1,170.00
    $390.00


    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.