Cost of attendance
Calculate a year at A-State — based on your own choices
No two students spend the same. Pick your level, credits, housing and meal plan to see a real per-semester and per-year figure in US dollars.
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2026–27 cost calculator
Tuition, housing and insurance figures come from astate.edu for 2026–27. Personal expenses are an editable estimate.
Full time: 12–15 credits
Per semester
$11,506
Per year (2 semesters)
$23,012
Saved with the Vietnam rate: $6,504/year
Annual breakdown
| Tuition | $8,520 |
| Mandatory fees (athletic + international + activity) | $1,302 |
| Housing | $5,460 |
| Meals | $5,130 |
| Mandatory health insurance | $1,100 |
| Books & personal expenses | $1,500 |
| Total | $23,012 |
One-time costs (not counted above)
| Application fee | $50 |
| International deposit (refunded at graduation) | $350 |
| Required health screening | $280 |
| Housing deposit | $100 |
Excludes flights, the SEVIS fee and visa fees. Some students are asked for a $3,000 deposit — stated in the admission letter, paid after the visa is issued and applied to tuition in the third semester.
An international scholarship of $3,000 per year (3.25 GPA or above) is deducted directly from the total, but cannot be combined with the Vietnam tuition rate.
The formula matches A-State’s official 2026–27 cost tables. Final amounts may vary slightly with individual course fees ($5–$255) and your insurance plan.
Source: astate.edu — Tuition & Fees · Room & Board Rates 2026-27
Source: astate.edu — Tuition & Fees (International) · astate.edu — University Housing Rates 2026–27 (PDF) · Updated Aug 22, 2026
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The university’s official cost-of-attendance examples
| Case | Total / year | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate — 12 credits/semester | ≈ $29,646 | Tuition, fees, room and board ($12,220), insurance ($1,100) |
| Undergraduate — 15 credits/semester | ≈ $33,540 | As above, at 15 credits per semester |
| Master’s — 9 credits/semester | ≈ $28,976 | Tuition at $777/credit, fees, room and board, insurance |
Excludes books, personal expenses, flights and one-time fees. These are the examples the university publishes for international proof of funds.
Source: astate.edu — Tuition & Fees (International) · Updated Aug 22, 2026
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How to read the result
Tuition per credit
Undergraduate $649 per credit (including the $23 athletic fee), master’s $777 per credit. The college fee ranges from $27 to $55 per credit by program; the calculator uses a mid-range figure.
Housing per semester
2026–27 rates by community: hall double $2,730, single $3,450; Collegiate Park $3,040; Red Wolf Den $3,140; Pack Place $3,755; Village $3,400; Circle $4,429. The off-campus option is an estimate.
Meal plan and insurance
Meal plans at $2,020 / $2,570 / $2,660 per semester (mandatory in some halls). University health insurance is about $1,100 a year and required for international students.
Scholarship deducted directly
The $3,000-per-year international scholarship (3.25 GPA) is credited to your tuition bill. The calculator shows both figures so families can compare.
Source: astate.edu — University Housing Rates 2026–27 (PDF) · astate.edu — University Housing · Updated Aug 22, 2026
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Tuition and mandatory fees in detail
The per-credit rate is only half the story. On top of it sits a flat charge every semester and a second per-credit charge set by the college teaching each course, which is why a full schedule of business or engineering classes bills higher than the same credit load in another college.
| Item | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate tuition (international) | $626 / credit | Non-resident rate, charged to every international student |
| Graduate tuition (international) | $754 / credit | Non-resident rate for master’s and doctoral students |
| Athletic fee | $23 / credit | Mandatory, added to every credit you enrol in |
| Mandatory per-semester fees | $375 / semester | International student fee $350 + student activity fee $25 |
| Total mandatory fees per semester — undergraduate | $651 / semester | Calculated at 12 credits per semester |
| Total mandatory fees per semester — graduate | $582 / semester | Calculated at 9 credits per semester |
College support fee
| College | Per credit |
|---|---|
| Agriculture | $27 / credit |
| Business | $55 / credit |
| Engineering | $50 / credit |
| Nursing | $27 / credit |
| Nursing courses | $46 / credit |
| Sciences | $35 / credit |
Between $27 and $55 per credit. It attaches to the course, not to the major printed on your file, so a semester mixing electives from several colleges can carry two or three of these rates side by side.
Source: astate.edu — Tuition & Fees for International Students · Updated Aug 22, 2026
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One-time costs and separately billed items
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 | Paid with the online application, non-refundable |
| International enrollment deposit (refundable) | $350 | Refunded at graduation; forfeited if you withdraw or transfer out |
| Deposit required by some admission letters | $3,000 | Applies only to certain files and is stated in the admission letter; it is credited towards third-semester tuition |
| Housing deposit | $100 | Paid when you apply for housing |
| Health screening on arrival | $280 | Required during orientation week in Jonesboro |
| Immunisation records administrative fee | $90 | Covers the tuberculosis (TB) test and the MMR immunisation |
| Vaccines and lab work (budget) | $250 | A budget figure; insurance may reimburse part of it |
| Graduation fee | $60 | Paid when you apply to graduate |
| Installment plan set-up fee | $40 | Only if you choose to spread tuition across the semester |
The SEVIS I-901 charge and the visa appointment fee are set by the US government, paid before you fly, and therefore absent from this table. Unlike tuition, everything listed here is paid once for the whole degree rather than every semester.
Health and insurance
- Health screening on arrival: $280 — required for international students.
- An administrative fee of $90 covers the tuberculosis (TB) test and the MMR immunisation.
- Budget about $250 for additional vaccines and lab work.
- University health insurance: $450 in fall and $650 in spring, $1,100 for the year.
Source: astate.edu — Tuition & Fees for International Students · Updated Aug 22, 2026
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Payment and refunds
The balance has to be settled by the 11th class day in fall and spring, and by the 5th class day in summer — the first week of term, in other words, not the end of it. Cards add 3.09% if issued in the US and 4.34% if issued abroad, and that surcharge is not refunded if you later drop a course, so a bank transfer almost always leaves you better off. Start the transfer several working days early; international payments rarely clear the same day.
Accepted payment methods
- myBill (credit or debit card)
- US bank account
- US cheque
- International transfer through Flywire
- Bank transfer through Convera inside myBill
- Installment plan within the semester ($40 set-up fee)
Tuition refund policy when you drop a course
| When you drop | Refund |
|---|---|
| Through the 5th class day | 100% |
| Class days 6–10 | 75% |
| Short courses: through the 2nd day | 100% |
Past these windows the money stays with the university, which is the practical argument for finalising your schedule in week one. There is a second reason for international students: dropping below a full-time credit load puts F-1 status at risk, so talk to an international advisor before you change anything.
Source: astate.edu — Tuition & Fees for International Students · Updated Aug 22, 2026
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Residence hall, apartment and meal plan rates 2026–27
Each figure is what one resident pays for one semester, so sharing an apartment does not divide the number further. A double room in a hall is the cheapest way through a first year; apartments become available once you enter your second.
Traditional residence halls
| Residence hall | Double / semester | Single / semester |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Hall | $2,730 | $3,450 |
| Kays Hall | $2,730 | $3,450 |
| University Hall | $2,730 | $3,450 |
| Northpark Quads | Not available | $3,450 |
On-campus apartments
| Community | Floor plan | Rate / semester |
|---|---|---|
| Collegiate Park | 2 bedroom / 1 bath | $3,040 |
| Collegiate Park | 2 bedroom / 2 bath | $3,300 |
| Collegiate Park | 4 bedroom / 2 bath (townhouse) | $3,040 |
| Collegiate Park | 4 bedroom / 2 bath (flat) | $2,930 |
| Red Wolf Den | 2 bedroom / 1 bath | $3,140 |
| Red Wolf Den | 3 bedroom / 1 bath | $2,930 |
| Red Wolf Den | 4 bedroom / 2 bath (flat) | $3,040 |
| Pack Place | 2 bedroom / 2 bath | $4,321 |
| Pack Place | 4 bedroom / 4 bath | $3,755 |
| The Village | 1 bedroom / 1 bath | $3,400 |
| The Village | 2 bedroom / 1 bath | $3,910 |
| The Village | 2 bedroom / 1 bath + in-unit washer | $4,120 |
| The Village | 3 bedroom / 1 bath | $4,430 |
| The Circle | 1 bedroom / 1 bath | $4,429 |
| The Circle | 2 bedroom / 2 bath | $3,836 |
Board meal plans (required)
| Meal plan | Rate / semester |
|---|---|
| 5-day + $415 flex | $2,565 |
| 7-day + $310 flex | $2,570 |
| 7-day + $465 flex | $2,660 |
| 150 block + $515 flex | $2,170 |
| 115 block + $725 flex | $2,040 |
| All flex | $2,020 |
Voluntary meal plans
| Meal plan | Rate / semester |
|---|---|
| 25 block + $175 flex | $468 |
| 50 block + $150 flex | $718 |
| VMP All flex | $1,040 |
Last day to change or cancel a meal plan: 5 pm, Wednesday 12 August 2026. Students who must have a plan but do not choose are assigned the 7-day + $310 plan.
Things to know
- Rates are per semester, per resident. Single rooms depend on availability.
- Apartments are for students entering their second academic year.
- Students in Arkansas Hall, Kays Hall, University Hall, Northpark Quads and Living Learning Communities must have a Board meal plan.
- First-year students must choose a Board 5-day or 7-day plan.
- Renters insurance: $25 per semester at Pack Place and The Circle, $30 per semester in the NYIT community.
Source: A-State Housing — Room & Board Rates 2026-27 · astate.edu — Tuition & Fees for International Students · Updated Aug 22, 2026
Frequently asked questions
Is the calculator result what the university will bill?
It is an estimate closely aligned with the university’s official 2026–27 examples. Your actual bill depends on your program (college fee), the specific hall and per-semester fees; the difference is usually within a few percent.
How much must I show for the I-20?
The university requires proof of one year’s total cost per its official example (about $29,646 for a 12-credit undergraduate). The exact amount follows the current academic year — the office confirms it before you prepare documents.
Is summer included in the annual figure?
No, the calculator covers the Fall and Spring semesters. If you take summer classes to graduate early, add tuition per credit and summer housing (usually cheaper).
Why choose 15 credits rather than 12?
15 credits per term lets you graduate in four years (120 credits). 12 is the minimum to keep F-1 status but extends your time to degree, and the total cost of the whole program is usually higher even though each year is cheaper.
What currency will I be billed in?
US dollars. Every figure here is the amount the university charges, so convert at your bank’s selling rate on the day you transfer.
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