Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $3,642 when living on campus and $23,570 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $10,242 when living on campus and $30,170 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 | ||
| Rio Salado College | $2,358 | $8,958 | $1,104 | - | $13,184 |
| Phoenix College | $2,358 | $8,958 | $1,104 | - | $22,176 |
| Mesa Community College | $2,358 | $8,958 | $1,464 | - | $22,176 |
| GateWay Community College | $2,358 | $8,958 | $1,464 | - | $22,176 |
| Maricopa Community College System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $2,358 | $8,958 | $1,284 | - | $19,928 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $2,358 for in-state students and $8,958 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 14.06% compared to the previous year.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Rio Salado College | $2,070 | $7,854 | $2,358 | $8,958 |
| Phoenix College | $2,070 | $7,854 | $2,358 | $8,958 |
| Mesa Community College | $2,070 | $7,854 | $2,358 | $8,958 |
| GateWay Community College | $2,070 | $7,854 | $2,358 | $8,958 |
| Maricopa Community College System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $2,070 | $7,854 | $2,358 | $8,958 |
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 | |
| Rio Salado College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Phoenix College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Mesa Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| GateWay 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 $19,928 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Rio Salado College | - | - | $9,664 | $3,520 | - |
| Phoenix College | - | - | $10,872 | $11,304 | - |
| Mesa Community College | - | - | $10,872 | $11,304 | - |
| GateWay Community College | - | - | $10,872 | $11,304 | - |
| Maricopa Community College System Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | - | - | $10,570 | $9,358 | - |