How much has Central Arizona's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

Central Arizona's tuition & fees has increased from $10,740 (2015) to $4,500 (2025), and the rate of tuition increase is 58.10% over the past 10 years.

The 2025 tuition & fees are the same as last year (2024) at Central Arizona College.

Central Arizona's tuition increase rate is lower than the Arizona's average increase rate of -22.29%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is lower than the average increase rate of 10.99%.

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Cost of Attendance (COA) Trends

The total cost of attendance (COA), including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by -18.15% from 2015 ($21,625).

For the current academic year 2024-2025, Central Arizona's COA is $17,701, which is same as last year cost.

The following table and chart show changes to Central Arizona's COA over the past 10 years.

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have decreased 58.10% for the last 10 years , and the 2025 tuition & fees are $4,500. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Central Arizona College over last the 10 years.

YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2015-16$2,460$10,740-
2016-17$2,520$10,980 2.23%
2017-18$2,580$11,100 1.09%
2018-19$2,580$11,100
2019-20$2,580$5,160 -53.51%
2020-21$2,580$5,160
2021-22$2,580$5,160
2022-23$1,500$3,000 -41.86%
2023-24$2,250$4,500 50.00%
2024-25$2,250$4,500

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,600, and it has increased 18.52% from the year 2015 to 2025.

YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2015-16$1,350-
2016-17$1,400 3.70%
2017-18$1,600 14.29%
2018-19$1,600
2019-20$1,600
2020-21$1,600
2021-22$1,600
2022-23$1,600
2023-24$1,600
2024-25$1,600

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 20.66% when a student lives on-campus facilities and 20.66% when living-off campus from the year 2015 to 2025. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Central Arizona College.

YearLiving On CampusLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2015-16$9,535$9,535-
2016-17$9,650$9,650 1.21%
2017-18$9,800$9,800 1.55%
2018-19$10,500$10,500 7.14%
2019-20$10,564$10,564 0.61%
2020-21$10,115$10,115 -4.25%
2021-22$10,100$9,800 -0.15%
2022-23$10,115$10,115 0.15%
2023-24$11,601$11,601 14.69%
2024-25$11,601$11,601

Compare Tuition Change to Similar Colleges

The following table compares 2025 tuition and increase rate from last year between Central Arizona College and similar schools.

20252024Increase Rate
Central Arizona College$4,500
($2,250)
$4,500
($2,250)
-
Arizona State University Campus Immersion$33,139
($12,223)
$32,193
($12,051)
2.94%
Arizona State University Digital Immersion$13,925
($11,627)
$13,625
($11,421)
2.20%
University of Arizona$39,903
($13,573)
$38,784
($13,277)
2.89%
Northern Arizona University$20,044
($12,619)
$19,015
($12,238)
5.41%
The University of Arizona Global Campus$11,960
($14,278)
$13,160
($14,278)
-9.12%

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