College Costs in Arizona

Arizona Colleges, Cost and Affordability for 2027

How much does it cost to attend college in Arizona?   The average annual in-state college tuition in Arizona was $10,098 for the 2024-2025 academic year. This is $7,712 lower than the U.S. average and ranks Arizona cheaper than average as the 45th most expensive state or district to attend college. This is a change of $1,400 from the 2022-2023 average of $8,698 and represents a 16.1% annual increase in tuition costs. The list of Arizona colleges below provides school specific cost and value rating.

This analysis surveyed tuition data from the 35 colleges and universities in Arizona, the most popular being Grand Canyon University with 25,440 full time students and an in-state tuition list price of $17,850. Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott is the most expensive in Arizona with an in-state tuition of $44,149.

All price data are reprinted from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS 2025 survey and reflect reported costs for academic year 2024/2025.

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Arizona Public Private For-Profit 4 Year 2 Year
South Mountain Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • | 0 reviews
  • $2,358 tuition

South Mountain is a public community college offering associate degrees and career certificate programs. The urban campus is in southern Phoenix near South Mountain Park.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $13,152
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GateWay Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • | 0 reviews
  • $2,358 tuition

GateWay is a community college known for undergraduate programs in nursing, health sciences, and water technology. The urban Phoenix campus is part of the Maricopa County Community College District.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $13,821
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Rio Salado College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Tempe, AZ
  • | 0 reviews
  • $2,358 tuition

Rio Salado is a public community college known for online associate degrees and flexible distance-learning programs. Most students take courses remotely rather than on a traditional campus.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $8,733
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Coconino Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Flagstaff, AZ
  • | 0 reviews
  • $3,473 tuition

Coconino Community College is a public community college offering associate degrees and career-technical certificates. The Flagstaff campus sits in a high-elevation mountain setting near the San Francisco Peaks.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $14,706
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Dine College Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Tsaile, AZ
  • 3.0 | 1 reviews
  • $1,410 tuition

Dine College is a tribal college known for undergraduate Navajo language, culture, and teacher education programs. The main campus sits on the Navajo Nation in Tsaile, Arizona.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $5,916
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Arizona College of Nursing Tempe Campus
 

  • Private 2 Year
  • Tempe, AZ
  • | 0 reviews
  • $26,091 tuition
  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $29,819
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Eastern Arizona College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Thatcher, AZ
  • | 0 reviews
  • $2,352 tuition

Eastern Arizona College is a public community college known for associate degree programs in nursing and university-transfer general education. Most undergrads live on a residential campus in a small eastern Arizona town.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $9,400
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Chamberlain University Arizona Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • | 0 reviews
  • $20,785 tuition
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  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 91%
  • Net Price $36,087
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Mohave Community College Campus

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  • Public 2 Year
  • Kingman, AZ
  • | 0 reviews
  • $2,208 tuition

Mohave Community College is a public community college known for associate programs in nursing, allied health, and career-technical fields. Students attend campuses in Kingman and other communities across northwestern Arizona.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $6,120
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Tohono O'odham Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Sells, AZ
  • | 0 reviews
  • $932 tuition

Tohono O'odham Community College is a tribal community college known for undergraduate programs in Tohono O'odham language and culture and natural resources. The rural campus sits on the Tohono O'odham Nation in the Sonoran Desert.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $4,135
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University of Advancing Technology Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Tempe, AZ
  • | 0 reviews
  • $19,365 tuition
0/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 2.5
  • Acceptance Rate 98%
  • Net Price $27,286
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International Baptist College and Seminary Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Chandler, AZ
  • | 0 reviews
  • $13,800 tuition
  • Aug 20 application deadline

International Baptist is a small private Baptist college known for undergraduate Bible, pastoral ministry, and Christian education. The campus is in the Phoenix suburb of Chandler.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $18,902
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Northland Pioneer College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Holbrook, AZ
  • | 0 reviews
  • $2,664 tuition
  • Aug 22 application deadline

Northland Pioneer is a public community college known for associate degrees and certificates in nursing and technical trades. Multiple campuses and centers serve students across rural northeastern Arizona.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $9,817
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Crestpoint University Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • | 0 reviews
  • $7,995 tuition
  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $14,930
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Chandler Gilbert Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Chandler, AZ
  • | 0 reviews
  • $2,358 tuition

Chandler-Gilbert is a public community college known for undergraduate nursing, aviation, and university-transfer programs. The suburban campuses serve students in Chandler in the southeast Phoenix metro area.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $13,584
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Ottawa University Surprise Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Surprise, Arizona
  • | 0 reviews
  • $35,880 tuition

Ottawa University Surprise is a private Christian university with undergraduate programs in business, education, and nursing. The suburban campus sits in the northwest Phoenix metro area.

4/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 840-1160
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 78%
  • Net Price $34,037
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Indian Bible College Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Flagstaff, Arizona
  • | 0 reviews
  • $7,980 tuition

Indian Bible College is a small private Bible college known for undergraduate biblical studies and ministry training for Native American students. The campus is in Flagstaff in northern Arizona.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $10,662
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