by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Arapahoe Community College, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Arapahoe Community College were $4,434 a year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $17,034. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Of that total, required fees amounted to $376 in-state and $376 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,058 | $16,658 |
| Fees | $376 | $376 |
| Total | $4,434 | $17,034 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and exclude room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much will Arapahoe Community College charge part-time students? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
For perspective, here is how Arapahoe Community College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In CO | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Arapahoe Community College sits close to the national average.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Visit the Arapahoe Community College Financial Aid page for more.
Below is how tuition at Arapahoe Community College has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $3,680 | $15,102 |
| Two Years Ago | $3,680 | $15,102 |
| One Year Ago | $3,940 | $16,174 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,058 | $16,658 |
The following chart shows how tuition at Arapahoe Community College has changed across the reported years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition rose 3.0%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $17,543 next year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 3.28%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $4,579. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 3.34%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $17,602.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $4,579 | $17,602 |
| In 2 Years | $4,729 | $18,189 |
| In 3 Years | $4,883 | $18,796 |
| In 4 Years | $5,042 | $19,423 |
| In 5 Years | $5,207 | $20,071 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $74,010, versus roughly $19,233 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For more on the aid available at Arapahoe Community College, head to the Arapahoe Community College Financial Aid page.
