Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $3,849 when living on campus and $24,122 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $10,128 when living on campus and $30,401 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 | ||
| South Mountain Community College | $2,358 | $8,958 | $1,104 | - | $22,176 |
| Pima Community College | $2,370 | $7,686 | $1,920 | - | $14,562 |
| GateWay Community College | $2,358 | $8,958 | $1,464 | - | $22,176 |
| Paradise Valley Community College | $2,358 | $8,958 | $1,464 | - | $22,176 |
| Maricopa Community College System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $2,361 | $8,640 | $1,488 | - | $20,273 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $2,361 for in-state students and $8,640 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 10.85% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, South Mountain Community College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $8,958 and Pima Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,686 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| South Mountain Community College | $2,070 | $7,854 | $2,358 | $8,958 |
| Pima Community College | $2,298 | $7,614 | $2,370 | $7,686 |
| GateWay Community College | $2,070 | $7,854 | $2,358 | $8,958 |
| Paradise Valley Community College | $2,070 | $7,854 | $2,358 | $8,958 |
| Maricopa Community College System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $2,127 | $7,794 | $2,361 | $8,640 |
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 | |
| South Mountain Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Pima Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| GateWay Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Paradise Valley 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 $20,273 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| South Mountain Community College | - | - | $10,872 | $11,304 | - |
| Pima Community College | - | - | $11,206 | $3,356 | - |
| GateWay Community College | - | - | $10,872 | $11,304 | - |
| Paradise Valley Community College | - | - | $10,872 | $11,304 | - |
| Maricopa Community College System Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | - | - | $10,956 | $9,317 | - |