Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $15,766 when living on campus and $20,455 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $19,906 when living on campus and $24,594 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 | ||
| Phoenix College | $2,358 | $8,958 | $1,104 | - | $22,176 |
| GateWay Community College | $2,358 | $8,958 | $1,464 | - | $22,176 |
| 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 |
| Tohono O'odham Community College | - | $932 | $1,000 | $9,400 | $12,622 |
| Maricopa Community College System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $2,497 | $6,636 | $1,434 | $11,836 | $16,525 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $2,497 for in-state students and $6,636 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 13.58% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Arizona Western College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $9,830 and Tohono O'odham Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $932 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Phoenix College | $2,070 | $7,854 | $2,358 | $8,958 |
| GateWay Community College | $2,070 | $7,854 | $2,358 | $8,958 |
| Central Arizona College | $1,500 | $3,000 | $2,250 | $4,500 |
| Arizona Western College | $2,760 | $9,570 | $3,020 | $9,830 |
| Tohono O'odham Community College | $932 | $932 | - | $932 |
| Maricopa Community College System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $1,866 | $5,842 | $2,497 | $6,636 |
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 | |
| Phoenix College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| GateWay 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. | |||
| Tohono O'odham 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 $11,836 when a student lives on campus and $16,525 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Phoenix College | - | - | $10,872 | $11,304 | - |
| GateWay Community College | - | - | $10,872 | $11,304 | - |
| Central Arizona College | $8,786 | $2,815 | $8,786 | $2,815 | - |
| Arizona Western College | $8,527 | $5,981 | $5,580 | $8,471 | - |
| Tohono O'odham Community College | $4,400 | $5,000 | $7,622 | $5,000 | - |
| Maricopa Community College System Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $7,238 | $4,599 | $8,746 | $7,779 | - |