Arkansas Tech University

What is the cost of studying for a year at Arkansas Tech University?

For 2025-26, reported full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees at Arkansas Tech total about $8,674 for in-state students and $15,757 for out-of-state students. Those figures combine tuition and mandatory fees; they do not include living expenses.

• In-state undergraduate tuition: $5,995; required fees: $2,679.
• Out-of-state undergraduate tuition: $11,989; required fees: $2,679.
• Typical room and board charges: $11,022 for the academic year.
• Reported books and supplies: $1,290.

Adding those reported categories produces approximately $20,986 for an in-state student using the listed room-and-board figure, or $26,980 for an out-of-state student. Neither is a complete personal budget: transportation, personal expenses, and program-specific charges can add to the cost, while a commuter's housing expenses may look quite different.

Financial aid changes what an individual student pays. In 2024-25 reporting, 94% of students received some form of financial aid, and 26% received student loans. Reported average net prices by family-income band range from $11,165 for families earning up to $48,000 to $15,543 for those earning more than $110,000. Net price is a historical average after grants and scholarships, not a quoted bill. Eligible students can explore federal grants and loans, Arkansas aid programs, institutional scholarships, and military or veterans' benefits; the FAFSA and each scholarship's own requirements determine what can be considered.

What are the work-study opportunities at Arkansas Tech University?

Arkansas Tech students may pursue part-time employment alongside their studies, including jobs connected to campus operations. Federal Work-Study, when offered in an eligible student's aid package, is different from an ordinary part-time job: it is a need-based federal aid program under which students earn wages for approved work.

A Work-Study award does not mean wages are paid upfront or that a position is automatic. Students normally must find a qualifying job, work scheduled hours, and receive pay through payroll. Students without Work-Study eligibility may still seek other campus or community jobs. Before choosing between employment options, students can compare pay, hours, transportation, and whether a role develops skills related to their major.

Arkansas Tech also reports career support that is distinct from student employment, including individual career counseling, résumé and interview preparation, job fairs, employer recruitment, and job-search resources. Those services can assist with internships and post-college searches, but their availability is not an employment outcome or a guarantee of an offer.