Cost & Scholarships
The cost of A-State in 2026–27 — itemized, sourced, in US dollars
Families deciding from abroad need a real number. This page lists tuition per credit, one-time fees, housing and insurance exactly as the university publishes them for 2026–27 — and points you to the total-cost calculator.
$649
Undergraduate tuition / credit
$777
Graduate tuition / credit
≈ $29,646
Estimated undergraduate total / year (12 cr/term)
$3,000
International scholarship / year
Source: astate.edu — Tuition & Fees (International) · astate.edu — International Scholarships · Updated Aug 22, 2026
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Tuition per credit 2026–27 (international students)
International students pay the non-resident rate. A full-time undergraduate year is usually 24–30 credits; a master’s year 18 credits.
| Item | Per credit | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate tuition (international) | $649 | Includes the $23 athletic fee; 12 credits/term ≈ $7,788 tuition |
| Graduate tuition (international) | $777 | 9 credits/term ≈ $6,993 tuition |
| College fee | $27–55 | Depends on the college (e.g. Business, Engineering, Nursing are higher) |
| In-state tuition (for reference) | $337 | Arkansas resident rate — what graduate assistants pay once the out-of-state portion is waived |
Tuition may be accompanied by other mandatory per-semester fees (technology, facilities). The calculator follows the university’s official example totals.
Source: astate.edu — Tuition & Fees (International) · astate.edu — Tuition & Fees · Updated Aug 22, 2026
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The official cost table for students from Vietnam
Read this as one undergraduate living on campus and carrying 15 credits a semester. Only the tuition line moves for students from Vietnam — housing, food, fees and insurance are billed identically to everyone, which makes the rest of the table a fair budgeting guide whatever passport you hold.
$31,050 for the year at the standard international rate; $23,700 at the Vietnam rate — a $7,350 gap that comes off the tuition bill itself, not as a refund.
$31,050
Standard international rate / year
$23,700
Rate for students from Vietnam / year
−$7,350
Saved every year
2026–27 academic year (USD) — 15 credits per fall/spring semester, 9 credits in summer
| Item | Fall | Spring | Academic year | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (standard international rate) | $9,000 | $9,000 | $18,000 | $5,400 |
| Tuition — rate for students from Vietnam | $5,325 | $5,325 | $10,650 | $3,195 |
| Mandatory fees | $720 | $720 | $1,440 | $557 |
| Room and board | $5,255 | $5,255 | $10,510 | $2,900 |
| Health insurance | $450 | $650 | $1,100 | — |
| Total (standard international rate) | $15,425 | $15,625 | $31,050 | $8,857 |
| Total — students from Vietnam | $11,750 | $11,950 | $23,700 | $6,652 |
The line items follow the 2026–27 cost table A-State publishes for students from Vietnam. Each total is the sum of the lines above it, so the columns add up if you check them yourself. What any individual is actually billed still moves with the credits they enrol in, the hall they live in and the meal plan they pick.
The summer column is smaller because it is built on 9 credits and carries no insurance charge — the academic-year policy already runs through it. Summer study is optional, so most students only need to fund the fall and spring columns. Divided by 15 credits, the Vietnam tuition line is $355 a credit. Airfare, books, day-to-day spending and one-time charges sit outside the table.
Source: astate.edu — Tuition & Fees for International Students · A-State Housing — Room & Board Rates 2026-27 · Updated Aug 22, 2026
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One-time fees
| Item | Amount | When |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 | With the online application |
| International enrollment deposit | $350 | After admission — credited to first-semester tuition |
| Health screening on arrival | $280 | Orientation week in Jonesboro |
| Housing deposit | $100 | When applying for housing |
The SEVIS I-901 and visa fees are set by the US government — the office confirms the current amounts when you reach that step.
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Housing, meals and insurance
Residence hall double rooms start at $2,730 per semester, singles at $3,450; on-campus apartments range from $3,040 to $4,429 per semester by type. Meal plans run from $2,020 to $2,660 per semester (mandatory in some halls). University health insurance is about $1,100 a year and is required for international students. The university’s official example: an undergraduate taking 12 credits per term and living on campus needs about $29,646 a year; 15 credits per term about $33,540; a master’s at 9 credits per term about $28,976.
Source: astate.edu — Tuition & Fees (International) · astate.edu — University Housing Rates 2026–27 (PDF) · Updated Aug 22, 2026
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Go deeper
Cost of attendance calculator
Choose level, credits, housing and meal plan — get per-semester and per-year totals in US dollars.
→Scholarships
$3,000-per-year international scholarship, SAT/ACT awards, assistantships and partner-office offers.
→Housing options
2026–27 rates for every hall and apartment, meal plans and on-campus living rules.
→Cost FAQ
What does a year really cost?
Per the university’s official 2026–27 example, an undergraduate taking 12 credits per term and living on campus needs about $29,646 a year for tuition, fees, housing, meals and insurance. Flights, personal spending and books are extra (budget another $1,500–2,500 a year).
Is tuition paid per semester or per year?
Per semester. The university bills before each term; international students pay through the university’s international payment gateway (for example Flywire or Convera) by bank transfer from their home country.
Do I have to pay everything before the visa?
No. Before the visa you pay only the $50 application fee and the $350 deposit. You must show proof of funds for one year to receive the I-20, but tuition is paid at enrollment.
What currency is everything billed in?
US dollars. Every figure on this page is the amount the university charges, so plan against your bank’s selling rate on the day you transfer.
Do ELA students pay the same?
No. The ELA has its own rate, estimated at about $6,522 per semester for tuition, fees and insurance (housing and meals not included). See the ELA program page.
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