Paying for Central Arizona College

In-StateOut-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee $2,250 50.00% $4,500 50.00%
The 2024 tuition & fees of Central Arizona College (Central Arizona) are $2,250 for Arizona residents and $4,500 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $9,917 based on out-of-state tuition rate. The tuition & fee has significantly risen this year (more than 10%) at Central Arizona.
57% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $2,686. It could cover 59.69% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $12,765 for Arizona residents and $15,015 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.
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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Central Arizona College is $2,250 for Arizona residents and $4,500 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 50.00% for Arizona residents and increased by 50.00% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount ($4,314) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $9,917.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of Central Arizona is $3,375 for Arizona residents and $6,750 for out-of-state students, a 50.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Central Arizona Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$1,500 $3,000$10,115
2023-2024$2,250$4,500$11,601
Change % 2023-202450.00%50.00%14.69%
2024-2025$3,375$6,750$13,305

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Central Arizona. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $75 for Arizona residents and $150 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$50$100
2023-2024$75$150
2024-2025$113$225

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $11,601. The Living costs increased by 14.69% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.
The Central Arizona's 2024 on-campus COA is $15,451 for state residents and $17,701 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $15,451 for state residents and $17,701 for out-of-state students.
2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Central Arizona
On-CampusOff Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)$2,250
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)$4,500
Room & Board$8,786$8,786
Personal Expenses$2,815$2,815
Books & Supplies$1,600
COA (In-State)$15,451$15,451
COA (Out-of-State)$17,701$17,701
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

Central Arizona Tuition Charts

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Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Central Arizona College and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to Central Arizona
In-StateOut-of-State
Central Arizona College$2,250$4,500
Mesa Community College$2,358$8,959
Pima Community College$2,370$7,686
Chandler-Gilbert Community College$2,358$8,959
Phoenix College$2,358$8,958
Estrella Mountain Community College$2,358$8,959
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