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)

Residency Tuition Processing Fee Facility Use Fee Technology Fee Activity Fee Security Fee Internet Course Fee
Arkansas Resident $115 $25 $5 $9 $11 $3 $25
Out-of-State $163 $25 $5 $9 $11 $3 $25

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)

Residence Hall Cost Per Semester
Rocket Complex $2,736
Athletic Complex $2,736
Blue & Gold Complex $2,536
Highland Park Hall $2,536

Meal Plans

Plan Type Cost Per Semester Meals Per Week
Housing Student Plan (Mandatory) $1,136 13
Commuter Plan (Optional) $436 4

Student Fees

Fee Description Cost
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

Program Fee
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)