For the academic year 2023-2024, the average tuition of public colleges in Arizona is $11,708 for Arizona residents and $25,135 for out-of-state students. For private colleges in Arizona, the average tuition & fees are $21,102 regardless of residency. For graduate schools, the average tuition of public colleges in Arizona is $13,442 for Arizona residents and $19,619 for out-of-state students. For private schools in Arizona, the average graduate tuition is $13,619.
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 $17,879. 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 $30,809 for residents and $44,236 for out-of-state students. At private four-year schools, average COA is $37,914. At community colleges (2-4 year school), the average COA is $17,175 for Arizona residents and $22,931 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.
| Arizona Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Public 4 Years Colleges | $30,809 | $44,236 |
| Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges) | $17,175 | $22,931 |
| Private 4 Years Colleges | $37,914 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
In Arizona, 114 out of 121 colleges are offering undergraduate programs. By schools type, there are 43 public and 73 private colleges in Arizona. The average undergraduate tuition & fees of colleges in Arizona is $11,595 for Arizona residents and $25,022 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the undergraduate tuition & fees is $21,102
At community colleges (2-4 years schools), the average tuition & fees is $2,445 for residents and $8,201 for out-of-state students.
| Arizona Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Public 4 Years Colleges | $11,595 | $25,022 |
| Private 4 Years Colleges | $21,102 | |
| Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges) | $2,445 | $8,201 |
| Less than 2 Years Schools (Trade/Technical Colleges) | $20,900 | |
Graduate Programs Tuition & Fees
In Arizona, 33 colleges and universities offer graduate programs. The average graduate school tuition & fees of colleges in Arizona is $12,256 for Arizona residents and $18,777 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the graduate program tuition & fees is $12,760
| Arizona Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Public Schools | $12,256 | $18,777 |
| Private Schools | $12,760 | |
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 $680 for Arizona residents and $1,055 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the average cost is $768
For graduate programs, the average tuition per credit hour is $796 for Arizona residents and $1,126 for out-of-state students. At private graduate schools, the average cost per credit hour is $758
| Arizona Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | ||
| Public 4 Years Colleges | $680 | $1,055 |
| Private 4 Years Colleges | $768 | |
| Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges) | $97 | $323 |
| Graduate | ||
| Public Schools | $796 | $1,126 |
| Private Schools | $758 | |
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 $17,879 when living off campus. It includes the cost for room & board, and other living expenses.
| On-Campus | Off-Campus | |
|---|---|---|
| Public Schools | $15,823 | $18,142 |
| Private Schools | $15,726 | $17,572 |
