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The real 4-year cost of University of Central Arkansas

Over the 15 years from 2008 to 2023, published tuition and required fees at University of Central Arkansas went from $6,505 to $10,118, an average of 2.8% a year.

20082027: history and projection

Published tuition + feesProjected at recent growth rate

If you pay full sticker

Projected tuition + fees, entering fall 2026.

Year 1$10,993
Year 2$11,301
Year 3$11,618
Year 4$11,944
4-year total$45,856

Two aid scenarios

4-year out-of-pocket total.

$10,000/yr flat scholarship
$5,856
Flat aid doesn't grow, so it covers less each year.
50%-of-tuition scholarship
$29,676
Percentage aid keeps pace with tuition.

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