For the academic year 2024-2025, the average tuition of public colleges in Arizona is $8,361 for Arizona residents and $19,940 for out-of-state students. For private colleges in Arizona, the average tuition & fees are $19,953 regardless of residency.
For graduate schools, the average tuition of public colleges in Arizona is $13,822 for Arizona residents and $19,274 for out-of-state students. For private schools in Arizona, the average graduate tuition is $14,357.
The average living expenses other than tuition & fees are $15,928 when a student lives on-campus facilities such as dormitory and college-operated/owned apartment. The average off-campus living cost is $19,298. 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 $27,896 for residents and $39,474 for out-of-state students. At private four-year schools, average COA is $37,382. At community colleges (2-4 year school), the average COA is $15,280 for Arizona residents and $20,839 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 | $27,896 | $39,474 |
| Private 4-Year Colleges | $37,382 | |
| Community Colleges | $15,280 | $20,839 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
In Arizona, 115 out of 122 colleges are offering undergraduate programs. By schools type, there are 43 public and 68 private colleges in Arizona. The average undergraduate tuition & fees of colleges in Arizona is $8,212 for Arizona residents and $19,791 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the undergraduate tuition & fees is $19,953
At community colleges (2-4 years schools), the average tuition & fees is $2,491 for residents and $8,050 for out-of-state students.
| Arizona Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Public 4-Year Colleges | $8,212 | $19,791 |
| Private 4-Year Colleges | $19,953 | |
| Community Colleges (2-Year Colleges) | $2,491 | $8,050 |
| Trade Schools (Less than 2-Year Schools) | $20,314 | |
Graduate Programs Tuition & Fees
In Arizona, 34 colleges and universities offer graduate programs. The average graduate school tuition & fees of colleges in Arizona is $13,145 for Arizona residents and $18,789 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the graduate program tuition & fees is $13,254
| Arizona Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Public Schools | $13,145 | $18,789 |
| Private Schools | $13,254 | |
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 $364 for Arizona residents and $712 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the average cost is $750
For graduate programs, the average tuition per credit hour is $822 for Arizona residents and $1,104 for out-of-state students. At private graduate schools, the average cost per credit hour is $721
| Arizona Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | ||
| Public 4-Year Colleges | $364 | $712 |
| Private 4-Year Colleges | $750 | |
| Community Colleges (2-Year Colleges) | $98 | $326 |
| Graduate | ||
| Public Schools | $822 | $1,104 |
| Private Schools | $721 | |
Average Living Costs at colleges in Arizona
At colleges in Arizona, the average living cost is $15,928 when a student lives on campus facility and $19,298 when living off campus. It includes the cost for room & board, and other living expenses.
| On-Campus | Off-Campus | |
|---|---|---|
| Public Schools | $15,632 | $18,884 |
| Private Schools | $16,483 | $19,781 |
