Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $20,319 when living on campus and $24,060 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $26,194 when living on campus and $29,935 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 |
| Phoenix College | $2,358 | $8,958 | $1,104 | - | $22,176 |
| Mesa Community College | $2,358 | $8,958 | $1,464 | - | $22,176 |
| Central Arizona College | $2,250 | $4,500 | $1,600 | $11,601 | $11,601 |
| Chandler-Gilbert Community College | $2,358 | $8,958 | $1,104 | $21,744 | $22,176 |
| Estrella Mountain Community College | $2,358 | $8,958 | $1,464 | - | $22,176 |
| Average | $2,340 | $8,215 | $1,307 | $16,673 | $20,414 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $2,340 for in-state students and $8,215 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 16.61% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, South Mountain Community College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $8,958 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 |
| Phoenix College | $2,070 | $7,854 | $2,358 | $8,958 |
| Mesa Community College | $2,070 | $7,854 | $2,358 | $8,958 |
| Central Arizona College | $1,500 | $3,000 | $2,250 | $4,500 |
| Chandler-Gilbert Community College | $2,070 | $7,854 | $2,358 | $8,958 |
| Estrella Mountain Community College | $2,070 | $7,854 | $2,358 | $8,958 |
| Average | $1,975 | $7,045 | $2,340 | $8,215 |
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. | |||
| Phoenix College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Mesa Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Central Arizona College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Chandler-Gilbert Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Estrella Mountain Community 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 $16,673 when a student lives on campus and $20,414 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 | - |
| Phoenix College | - | - | $10,872 | $11,304 | - |
| Mesa Community College | - | - | $10,872 | $11,304 | - |
| Central Arizona College | $8,786 | $2,815 | $8,786 | $2,815 | - |
| Chandler-Gilbert Community College | $10,440 | $11,304 | $10,872 | $11,304 | - |
| Estrella Mountain Community College | - | - | $10,872 | $11,304 | - |
| Average | $9,613 | $7,060 | $10,524 | $9,889 | - |