MSCC Tuition & Cost

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  • West Memphis, AR
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How Much Does It Cost to Attend?

In District Arkansas Resident Sticker Price

$23,258

In State Arkansas Resident Sticker Price

$23,786

Breakdown

In District Costs for Arkansas State University Mid South
  • Tuition $3,216
  • Books and Supplies $1,460
  • Other Fees $0
  • Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $12,752
  • Other Expenses Budget $5,830
  • Total One Year Cost $23,258

In-District Tuition

The tuition for in-district Arkansas residents (local residents) attending Arkansas State University Mid South is $3,216 per academic year. Students should budget $12,752 for local off-campus housing. Additionally, books and supplies typically cost $1,460 plus the school charges $0 in other fees. In total, students should budget for an annual total cost of $23,258 to attend Arkansas State University Mid South.

Housing Costs

Arkansas State University Mid South doesn't offer on campus housing. If you're not living with family you will need to budget for food and housing in the West Memphis area just like you would for a college with dorms. The estimated rent and meal expense per academic year for off campus housing is $12,752.

Books and Supplies

The estimated annual cost for books and educational supplies is $1,460.

Other Living Expenses

Off-campus students should budget for $5,830 in other miscellaneous living expenses.

All price data is sourced from the IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025.

Net Price

The average reported annual net price for Arkansas State University Mid South for students receiving grants or scholarship aid was $7,489* in 2023/2024. Net price includes tuition and required fees, books and supplies, and average cost for room and board and other expenses.

Average Net Price 2023/2024

$7,489

Below is the average net price by student family income.

Net Price by Income Arkansas State University Mid South
Family Income Net Price Paid
$0 to $30,000$4,411
$30,001 to $48,000$1,780
$48,001 to $75,000$7,410
$75,001 to $110,000$10,700
$110,000+n/a

The net price provides a more realistic estimate of the true cost of attending Arkansas State University Mid South, once common grants and scholarships have been taken into account. It's important to note that your net price will fluctuate based on factors such as family income, assets and individual financial need. Net price is the out-of-pocket total cost that students end up paying or financing though student loans.

*Reported Average Annual Net Price for students receiving grant or scholarship aid reported to the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2023/2024. Financial aid is only available to those who qualify. Consult this school's net price calculator for further understanding of your potential net price.

Note that for colleges with no reported on-campus room and board, the average net price has been increased to account for living expenses. This number may not only reflect the net price paid to the school for tuition.

Financial Aid

96% of full-time undergrad Arkansas State University Mid South received financial aid in the form of grants, scholarships, fellowships from the institution or from Federal, State or local government agencies. This aid averaged $7,458 per student during the 2023/2024 school year. Grant and scholarship aid does not need to be paid back.

Pell Grants

68 percent of students received aid in the form of Pell Grants from the U.S. Federal Government. The average Pell Grant awarded for 2023/2024 was $7,462. To apply for a Pell Grant to attend Arkansas State University Mid South, the first step is to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Student Loans

0% of students received Federal Student Loans averaging $0 and 2% of undergrads took out private student loans averaging $8,000.

Financial Aid Arkansas State University Mid South
Type Avg./Student Students Receiving
Total Grant and Scholarship Aid $7,458 96%
Institutional Grants and Scholarships $2,592 66%
Pell Grants $7,462 68%
Other Federal Grants $1,024 36%
State and Local Grants $750 4%
Federal Student Loans $0 0%
Other Student Loans $8,000 2%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2023/2024

Financial Aid Mix - $23,786 In-State Total Cost

CollegeSimply has modeled example payment coverage for the annual in-state tuition and living expenses of $23,786. Breakdown is based on average grant aid and federal loan aid which will vary based on your family income.

Grants 42%
Loans 0%
Out of Pocket 58%

Grants and Scholarships

42% - $7,458

Money granted to you by the U.S. Department of Education, Arkansas State University Mid South or other organizations. These are not loans and do not need to be repaid.

Federal Student Loans

0% - $0

Low interest student loans funded by the U.S. Department of Education. This amount will need to be repaid.

Out of Pocket Cost

58% - $10,498

Covered by family savings, work or private student loans which you will have to repay.

Student Loans

To gauge a more realistic picture of what it really could cost you out of pocket to go to Arkansas State University Mid South, we've modeled a ten year student loan with an original principal value of $14,978. The loan balance of $14,978 is a two year multiple of the $7,489 average net price. This is a estimate of what you could owe upon graduation if you were to qualify for average financial aid and what a degree really may cost. Should you not qualify for financial aid, you may owe significantly more when you graduate. Based on these assumptions, a monthly repayment of $170 could be required to pay off your student loan. The total of all payments including interest would sum $20,426.95.

Please note that financial aid is not guaranteed and is only available for qualifying students. Federal Student Loans are not grants and must be repaid with interest. The current Stafford loan interest rate is 6.52%.

Example student loan for Arkansas State University Mid South
Example Loan $14,978
Stafford Loan Interest Rate 6.52%
Time to Pay Off Student Loan 10 years
Example Monthly Payment $170.22
Total Interest Paid $5,448.95
Sum of All Loan Payments $20,426.95

Student Loan Affordability

In order to afford student loan payments and still meet all your other costs of living, it is recommended not to borrow more than you can pay back using 10% of your monthly income earned after graduation. If you're considering attending Arkansas State University Mid South, should consider if it will be realistic to make the post graduation loan payments based on your expected salary.

Using the 10% of salary threshold, an annual income of $20,426.95 would be needed to afford a $170.22 monthly payment in the example $14,978.00 loan modeled above. This assumes a repayment over 10 years. You can change the terms of this example loan using the student loan calculator below. View statistics about Arkansas State University Mid South student loan debt and graduate salaries under student outcomes.

Projected 2 Year Degree Price

2 Year Sticker Price

$47,572
Projected degree price by year for Arkansas State University Mid South
Year Arkansas Residents Non Residents
1 $23,786 $24,866
2 $25,482 $26,639

Based on published tuition prices, we estimate the current cost of a 2 year associate degree and living expenses at Arkansas State University Mid South to be $47,572 - assuming graduation in normal time. The estimation assumes a 7.1% annual increase over the next 2 years which has been the recent trend for this school.

Tuition Details

Credit Hour Cost and Price per Class

Credit Hour and Class Costs at Arkansas State University Mid South
Price Per Credit 3 Credit Class 4 Credit Class
In District Residents $127 $381 $508
Arkansas Residents $148 $444 $592
Out of State Residents $190 $570 $760

Estimated cost for a class at Arkansas State University Mid South based on published credit hour prices. Note that not all schools allow single class enrollment. These prices should be used for comparison purposes as to how much it may cost to take a class at Arkansas State University Mid South versus other colleges.

Tuition Payment Plans Available

Arkansas State University Mid South Payment Plans
Tuition Payment Plan Yes
Prepaid Tuition Plan No
Alternative Tuition Plan Yes
Guaranteed Tuition Plan No

Tuition History

Historical in-state and out-of-state tuition and price increases for Arkansas State University Mid South.

Tuition history for Arkansas State University Mid South
Year In-State Out-of-state Annual Increase
2023 $3,552 $4,560 25.4%
2022 $2,832 $3,792 2.6%
2021 $2,760 $3,720 0%
2020 $2,760 $3,720 0%
2019 $2,760 $3,720 2.7%
2018 $2,688 $3,648 0%
2017 $2,688 $3,648 24.4%
2016 $2,160 $2,160 -18.2%
2015 $2,640 $3,994 0%
2014 $2,640 $7,200 0%
2013 $2,640 $7,200 19.6%
2012 $2,208 $3,888 15%
2011 $1,920 $3,360 -6.3%
2010 $2,050 $3,490 12.4%
2009 $1,824 $3,144 8.6%
2008 $1,680 $2,880 7.7%
2007 $1,560 $2,688 0%
2006 $1,560 $2,688 8.3%
2005 $1,440 $2,520 13.2%
2004 $1,272 $1,512 0%
2003 $1,272 $1,512 9.3%
2002 $1,164 $1,428 7.2%
2001 $1,086 $1,326 0%
2000 $1,086 $1,326 9.7%
1999 $990 $1,206 0%
1998 $990 $1,206 -2%
1997 $1,010 $1,226 -9%
1996 $1,110 $1,300 25%
1995 $888 $1,104 2.8%
1994 $864 $1,068 24.1%
1993 $696 $936 45%
1992 $480 $480 6.7%
1991 $450 $450 0%
1990 $450 $450 4.9%
1989 $429 $400 7.3%
1988 $400 $400

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=107318.

Last updated: August 2026