Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $17,312 when living on campus and $20,351 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $22,755 when living on campus and $25,794 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
| Pima Community College | $2,370 | $7,686 | $1,920 | - | $14,562 |
| Central Arizona College | $2,250 | $4,500 | $1,600 | $11,601 | $11,601 |
| Arizona Western College | $3,020 | $9,830 | $2,000 | $14,508 | $14,051 |
| Estrella Mountain Community College | $2,358 | $8,958 | $1,464 | - | $22,176 |
| Coconino Community College | $3,254 | $9,492 | $1,052 | - | $18,078 |
| Maricopa Community College System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $2,650 | $8,093 | $1,607 | $13,055 | $16,094 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $2,650 for in-state students and $8,093 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 7.82% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Arizona Western College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $9,830 and Central Arizona College has the lowest tuition & fees of $4,500 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Pima Community College | $2,298 | $7,614 | $2,370 | $7,686 |
| Central Arizona College | $1,500 | $3,000 | $2,250 | $4,500 |
| Arizona Western College | $2,760 | $9,570 | $3,020 | $9,830 |
| Estrella Mountain Community College | $2,070 | $7,854 | $2,358 | $8,958 |
| Coconino Community College | $3,254 | $9,492 | $3,254 | $9,492 |
| Maricopa Community College System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $2,376 | $7,506 | $2,650 | $8,093 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
No graduate program tuition information is not available or the schools.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Pima Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Central Arizona College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Arizona Western College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Estrella Mountain Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Coconino Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Maricopa Community College System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | - | - | ||
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between selected colleges. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of selected colleges is $13,055 when a student lives on campus and $16,094 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Pima Community College | - | - | $11,206 | $3,356 | - |
| Central Arizona College | $8,786 | $2,815 | $8,786 | $2,815 | - |
| Arizona Western College | $8,527 | $5,981 | $5,580 | $8,471 | - |
| Estrella Mountain Community College | - | - | $10,872 | $11,304 | - |
| Coconino Community College | - | - | $11,990 | $6,088 | - |
| Maricopa Community College System Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $8,657 | $4,398 | $9,687 | $6,407 | - |