Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $3,734 when living on campus and $23,760 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $10,539 when living on campus and $30,565 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 |
| Northland Pioneer College | $2,428 | $9,851 | $1,400 | - | $13,576 |
| GateWay Community College | $2,358 | $8,958 | $1,464 | - | $22,176 |
| Estrella Mountain Community College | $2,358 | $8,958 | $1,464 | - | $22,176 |
| Western Maricopa Education Center | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Average | $2,376 | $9,181 | $1,358 | - | $20,026 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $2,376 for in-state students and $9,181 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 9.91% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Northland Pioneer College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $9,851 and South Mountain Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,958 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 |
| Northland Pioneer College | $2,428 | $9,851 | $2,428 | $9,851 |
| GateWay Community College | $2,070 | $7,854 | $2,358 | $8,958 |
| Estrella Mountain Community College | $2,070 | $7,854 | $2,358 | $8,958 |
| Western Maricopa Education Center | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $2,160 | $8,353 | $2,376 | $9,181 |
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. | |||
| Northland Pioneer College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| GateWay Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Estrella Mountain Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Western Maricopa Education Center | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| 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 $20,026 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 | - |
| Northland Pioneer College | - | - | $8,076 | $5,500 | - |
| GateWay Community College | - | - | $10,872 | $11,304 | - |
| Estrella Mountain Community College | - | - | $10,872 | $11,304 | - |
| Western Maricopa Education Center | - | - | - | - | - |
| Average | - | - | $10,173 | $9,853 | - |