For the academic year 2024-2025, the average tuition of public colleges in Arizona is $5,987 for Arizona residents and $14,795 for out-of-state students. For private colleges in Arizona, the average tuition & fees are $18,197 regardless of residency.
For graduate schools, the average tuition of public colleges in Arizona is $11,638 for Arizona residents and $18,217 for out-of-state students. For private schools in Arizona, the average graduate tuition is $17,530.
The average living expenses other than tuition & fees are $15,959 when a student lives on-campus facilities such as dormitory and college-operated/owned apartment. The average off-campus living cost is $19,278. 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.
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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 2025 average COA of the four-year colleges in Arizona is $24,488 for residents and $33,296 for out-of-state students. At private four-year schools, average COA is $34,958. At community colleges (2-4 year school), the average COA is $14,136 for Arizona residents and $19,303 for out-of-state students.
The following table summarizes the 2025 average COA by school types and levels. In addition, you can check the changes of COA by comparing to last year.
| Arizona Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Public 4-Year Colleges | $24,488 | $33,296 |
| Private 4-Year Colleges | $34,958 | |
| Community Colleges | $14,136 | $19,303 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
In Arizona, 117 out of 124 colleges are offering undergraduate programs. By schools type, there are 44 public and 60 private colleges in Arizona. The average undergraduate tuition & fees of colleges in Arizona is $5,635 for Arizona residents and $14,442 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the undergraduate tuition & fees is $17,076
At community colleges (2-4 years schools), the average tuition & fees is $2,354 for residents and $7,521 for out-of-state students.
| Arizona Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Public 4-Year Colleges | $5,635 | $14,442 |
| Private 4-Year Colleges | $17,076 | |
| Community Colleges (2-Year Colleges) | $2,354 | $7,521 |
| Trade Schools (Less than 2-Year Schools) | $20,314 | |
Graduate Programs Tuition & Fees
In Arizona, 35 colleges and universities offer graduate programs. The average graduate school tuition & fees of colleges in Arizona is $11,061 for Arizona residents and $17,667 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the graduate program tuition & fees is $16,451
| Arizona Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Public Schools | $11,061 | $17,667 |
| Private Schools | $16,451 | |
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 $199 for Arizona residents and $500 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the average cost is $723
For graduate programs, the average tuition per credit hour is $682 for Arizona residents and $1,184 for out-of-state students. At private graduate schools, the average cost per credit hour is $749
| Arizona Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | ||
| Public 4-Year Colleges | $199 | $500 |
| Private 4-Year Colleges | $723 | |
| Community Colleges (2-Year Colleges) | $94 | $292 |
| Graduate | ||
| Public Schools | $682 | $1,184 |
| Private Schools | $749 | |
Average Living Costs at colleges in Arizona
At colleges in Arizona, the average living cost is $15,959 when a student lives on campus facility and $19,278 when living off campus. It includes the cost for room & board, and other living expenses.
| On-Campus | Off-Campus | |
|---|---|---|
| Public Schools | $16,014 | $19,071 |
| Private Schools | $15,861 | $19,508 |
