Paying for Central Arizona

$2,250 50.00%

Undergraduate(in-state)

$4,500 50.00%

Undergraduate(out-of-state)

What does it cost to attend Central Arizona College?

The 2024 tuition & fees of Central Arizona College is $2,250 for in-state and $4,500 for out-of-state students. Central Arizona's tuition & fees has significantly risen this year (more than 10%).

Its tuition & fees is much lower than the average tuition for Associate Colleges' tuition of $12,791 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

Based on the last year increase rate, The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at 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 2024 Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateAssociate Colleges' Average
2022-2023$1,500 $3,000$12,571
2023-2024$2,250$4,500$12,791
Change % 2023-202450.00%50.00%1.75%
2024-2025 Estimate$3,375$6,750$13,016

How much do you actually pay at Central Arizona?

The living costs at Central Arizona is $11,601 and it is increased by 14.69% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.

The Central Arizona's 2024 COA is $15,451 for in-state and $17,701 for out-of-state students for whom living on campus. The off-campus COA is $15,451 for in-state and $17,701 for out-of-state students.

57% of enrolled 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 in-state and $15,015 for out-of-state students..

Central Arizona College 2024 Cost of Attendance (COA)
On-CampusOff-Campus
In-StateOut-StateIn-StateOut-State
Tuition & Fees$2,250$4,500$2,250$4,500
Room & Board$8,786$8,786
Personal Expenses$2,815$2,815
Books & Supplies$1,600$1,600
COA$15,451$17,701$15,451$17,701
COA with Financial Aid$12,765$15,015$12,765$15,015

Tuition Per Credit Hour

For part-time and/or full-time students who take additional credits at Central Arizona is $75 for Arizona residents and $150 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge at Central Arizona
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$50$100
2023-2024$75$150
2024-2025 (Estimate)$113$225

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.

Tuition Comparison between Central Arizona and Similar Colleges
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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