• August 22, 2024 (Updated with IPEDS Recent Release)

2024 Average Tuition of colleges in Arizona is $7,592 for Residents and $18,485 for Others

For the academic year 2023-2024, the average tuition of public colleges in Arizona is $7,592 for Arizona residents and $18,485 for out-of-state students. For private colleges in Arizona, the average tuition & fees are $18,286 regardless of residency. For graduate schools, the average tuition of public colleges in Arizona is $11,130 for Arizona residents and $19,619 for out-of-state students. For private schools in Arizona, the average graduate tuition is $19,042.
The average living expenses other than tuition & fees are $15,789 when a student lives on-campus facilities such as dormitory and college-operated/owned apartment. The average off-campus living cost is $18,111. It includes costs for room & board, books & supplies, and other living expenses.
The average amounts are based on the cost of 4-years college which offer BS degree (or higher). You can check the average cost of 2-years college (community college) and less than 2 years colleges (trade schools / technical colleges). In addition, you can check the average cost of college by school type, level, and offered degree below.

Average Cost of Attendance (COA)

In addition to the tuition & fees, the cost of college includes cost for room & board, books & supplies, and other living expenses. This total costs of attendance (COA) is important when preparing for the college admission and checking student loans.
The 2024 average COA of the four-year colleges in Arizona is $26,237 for residents and $37,130 for out-of-state students. At private four-year schools, average COA is $34,920. At community colleges (2-4 year school), the average COA is $17,156 for Arizona residents and $22,737 for out-of-state students.
The following table summarizes the 2024 average COA by school types and levels. In addition, you can check the changes of COA by comparing to last year.
2024 COA by School Type
Arizona ResidentsOut-of-State
Public 4-Year Colleges$26,237$37,130
Private 4-Year Colleges$34,920
Community Colleges$17,156$22,737

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

In Arizona, 113 out of 120 colleges are offering undergraduate programs. By schools type, there are 43 public and 66 private colleges in Arizona. The average undergraduate tuition & fees of colleges in Arizona is $7,097 for Arizona residents and $17,990 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the undergraduate tuition & fees is $17,282
At community colleges (2-4 years schools), the average tuition & fees is $2,253 for residents and $7,835 for out-of-state students.
2024 Average Tuition & fees of colleges in Arizona
Arizona ResidentsOut-of-State
Public 4-Year Colleges$7,097$17,990
Private 4-Year Colleges$17,282
Community Colleges (2-Year Colleges) $2,253$7,835
Trade Schools (Less than 2-Year Schools)$21,399

Graduate Programs Tuition & Fees

In Arizona, 34 colleges and universities offer graduate programs. The average graduate school tuition & fees of colleges in Arizona is $10,288 for Arizona residents and $18,777 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the graduate program tuition & fees is $17,916
2024 Average Graduate Tuition & fees of colleges in Arizona
Arizona ResidentsOut-of-State
Public Schools$10,288$18,777
Private Schools$17,916

Tuition per Credit Hour

The tuition per credit hour is used and charged to part-time students and/or full-time students who takes extra courses (credits). The average cost per credit hour of colleges in Arizona is $323 for Arizona residents and $627 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the average cost is $741
For graduate programs, the average tuition per credit hour is $643 for Arizona residents and $1,134 for out-of-state students. At private graduate schools, the average cost per credit hour is $746
2024 Average Tuition per Credit Hour of colleges in Arizona
Arizona ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate
Public 4-Year Colleges$323$627
Private 4-Year Colleges$741
Community Colleges (2-Year Colleges)$92$320
Graduate
Public Schools$643$1,134
Private Schools$746

Average Living Costs at colleges in Arizona

At colleges in Arizona, the average living cost is $15,789 when a student lives on campus facility and $18,111 when living off campus. It includes the cost for room & board, and other living expenses.
2024 Average Living Cost of colleges in Arizona
On-CampusOff-Campus
Public Schools$15,823$18,142
Private Schools$15,726$18,077

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