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

15.25%

In-State

14.42%

Out-of-State

Phoenix's tuition & fees has increased from $7,830 (2015) to $8,959 (2025), and the rate of tuition increase is 14.42% over the past 10 years.

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

Cost of Attendance (COA) Trends

The total cost of attendance (COA), including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 52.29% from 2015 ($21,170).

For the current academic year 2024-2025, Phoenix's COA is $32,239, which is same as last year cost.

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

YearLiving On CampusLiving Off CampusChange by Year
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
2015-16 --$15,386$21,170-
2016-17 --$15,550$21,3340.77%
2017-18 --$15,781$21,5651.08%
2018-19 --$19,622$25,40617.81%
2019-20 --$20,778$26,5624.55%
2020-21 --$21,290$27,0741.93%
2021-22 --$22,506$28,2904.49%
2022-23 --$25,647$31,43111.10%
2023-24 --$25,638$32,2382.57%
2024-25 --$25,638$32,2390.00%
On-campus living costs are not available.

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 14.42% for the last 10 years , and the 2025 tuition & fees are $8,929. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Phoenix College over last the 10 years.

YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2015-16$2,046$7,830-
2016-17$2,094$7,8780.61%
2017-18$2,094$7,878
2018-19$2,070$7,854-0.30%
2019-20$2,070$7,854
2020-21$2,070$7,854
2021-22$2,070$7,854
2022-23$2,070$7,854
2023-24$2,358$8,95814.06%
2024-25$2,358$8,9590.01%
Phoenix College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,104, and it has decreased -13.75% from the year 2015 to 2025.

YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2015-16$1,280-
2016-17$1,2880.63%
2017-18$1,3907.92%
2018-19$1,4242.45%
2019-20$1,4642.81%
2020-21$1,4720.55%
2021-22$1,464-0.54%
2022-23$1,464
2023-24$1,104-24.59%
2024-25$1,104

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 30.79% when living-off campus from the year 2015 to 2025. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Phoenix College.

YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2015-16$12,060-
2016-17$12,1680.90%
2017-18$12,2971.06%
2018-19$16,12831.15%
2019-20$17,2446.92%
2020-21$17,7482.92%
2021-22$18,9726.90%
2022-23$22,11316.56%
2023-24$22,1760.28%
2024-25$22,176

Compare Tuition Change to Similar Colleges

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

20252024Increase Rate
Phoenix College$8,959
($2,358)		$8,958
($2,358)		0.01%
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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