Tuition, Fees & Housing Costs (AY 2024–2025)
Southern Arkansas University Tech strives to provide affordable, transparent tuition and housing costs. Below, you’ll find a breakdown of tuition, student fees, housing rates, payment methods, and refund policies.
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Tuition Rates (Per Credit Hour)
Housing & Meal Plans
Room & Board (Per Semester)
All housing costs include the mandatory housing meal plan (13 meals/week).
Refundable Application/Damage Fee: $100
(Pending move-out inspection)
Meal Plans
Housing Student Plan (Mandatory) |
$1,136 |
13 |
Commuter Plan (Optional) |
$436 |
4 |
Student Fees
Matriculation Fee (per semester) |
$30 |
Learning Strategies Fee (first-time internet students) |
$25 |
Tech Learning Center Fee (per transitional course) |
$15 |
Science Materials Fee |
$55 |
Athletic Gear Fee (Fall/Spring) |
$200 |
Late Registration Fee |
$25 |
International Application Fee |
$50 |
Program Specific Fees
LPN Nursing Fee |
$75 |
LPN Licensure Fee |
$400 (over 3 semesters) |
LPN Curriculum Fee |
$2,100 (over 3 semesters) |
RN Curriculum Fee |
$3,300 (over 3 semesters) |
Cosmetology Fee |
$6,386 |
Cosmetology Instructor Fee |
$4,447 |
Esthetics Technology Fee |
$6,114 |
Nail Technology Fee |
$5,645 |
Barbering Fee |
$6,386 (over 3 semesters) |
Sonography Program Fee |
$750 (per course) |
Sonography Testing Fee |
$1,128 (over 4 semesters) |
Sonography Subscription Fee |
$45 |
Welding Academy Fee |
$1,850 (per course) |
FAA Certification Fee |
$575 (per semester) |
Aviation Program Fee |
$650 (per semester) |
HVAC-R Exam Fee |
$70 (last semester) |
CTE Course Fee |
$75 (if applicable) |
Non-Destructive Testing Fee |
$1,500 (per course) |