For the academic year 2023-2024, the average tuition of public colleges in Arizona is $7,592 for Arizona residents and $18,485 for out-of-state students. For private colleges in Arizona, the average tuition & fees are $18,286 regardless of residency. For graduate schools, the average tuition of public colleges in Arizona is $11,130 for Arizona residents and $19,619 for out-of-state students. For private schools in Arizona, the average graduate tuition is $19,042.
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 $18,111. 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 $26,237 for residents and $37,130 for out-of-state students. At private four-year schools, average COA is $34,920. At community colleges (2-4 year school), the average COA is $17,156 for Arizona residents and $22,737 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-Year Colleges | $26,237 | $37,130 |
| Private 4-Year Colleges | $34,920 | |
| Community Colleges | $17,156 | $22,737 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
In Arizona, 113 out of 120 colleges are offering undergraduate programs. By schools type, there are 43 public and 66 private colleges in Arizona. The average undergraduate tuition & fees of colleges in Arizona is $7,097 for Arizona residents and $17,990 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the undergraduate tuition & fees is $17,282
At community colleges (2-4 years schools), the average tuition & fees is $2,253 for residents and $7,835 for out-of-state students.
| Arizona Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Public 4-Year Colleges | $7,097 | $17,990 |
| Private 4-Year Colleges | $17,282 | |
| Community Colleges (2-Year Colleges) | $2,253 | $7,835 |
| Trade Schools (Less than 2-Year Schools) | $21,399 | |
Graduate Programs Tuition & Fees
In Arizona, 34 colleges and universities offer graduate programs. The average graduate school tuition & fees of colleges in Arizona is $10,288 for Arizona residents and $18,777 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the graduate program tuition & fees is $17,916
| Arizona Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Public Schools | $10,288 | $18,777 |
| Private Schools | $17,916 | |
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 $323 for Arizona residents and $627 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the average cost is $741
For graduate programs, the average tuition per credit hour is $643 for Arizona residents and $1,134 for out-of-state students. At private graduate schools, the average cost per credit hour is $746
| Arizona Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | ||
| Public 4-Year Colleges | $323 | $627 |
| Private 4-Year Colleges | $741 | |
| Community Colleges (2-Year Colleges) | $92 | $320 |
| Graduate | ||
| Public Schools | $643 | $1,134 |
| Private Schools | $746 | |
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 $18,111 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 | $18,077 |
