Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $16,906 when living on campus and $20,489 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $22,678 when living on campus and $26,261 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 |
| Scottsdale Community College | $2,358 | $8,958 | $1,104 | - | $22,176 |
| Rio Salado College | $2,358 | $8,958 | $1,104 | - | $13,184 |
| 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 |
| Average | $2,469 | $8,241 | $1,382 | $13,055 | $16,638 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $2,469 for in-state students and $8,241 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 14.04% 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 | |
| South Mountain Community College | $2,070 | $7,854 | $2,358 | $8,958 |
| Scottsdale Community College | $2,070 | $7,854 | $2,358 | $8,958 |
| Rio Salado 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 |
| Average | $2,094 | $7,226 | $2,469 | $8,241 |
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. | |||
| Scottsdale Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Rio Salado 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. | |||
| 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 $16,638 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 | - |
| Scottsdale Community College | - | - | $10,872 | $11,304 | - |
| Rio Salado College | - | - | $9,664 | $3,520 | - |
| Central Arizona College | $8,786 | $2,815 | $8,786 | $2,815 | - |
| Arizona Western College | $8,527 | $5,981 | $5,580 | $8,471 | - |
| Average | $8,657 | $4,398 | $9,155 | $7,483 | - |