Here is what part-time students pay per credit hour at Arapahoe Community College, together with the standard annual tuition and fee figures.
Here’s what this page covers:
For in-state part-time enrollment the rate is $169 a credit hour. Students from out of state are charged $694 for each credit hour.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $169 | $694 |
Note that the per-credit-hour cost shown here is the published rate, not counting any aid or scholarships that could lower the cost.
For reference, here is the full-year tuition and fee breakdown for full-time undergraduates at Arapahoe Community College appear below.
Required fees account for added up to $376 in-state and $376 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,058 | $16,658 |
| Fees | $376 | $376 |
| Total | $4,434 | $17,034 |
These tuition and fees cover one year of academic instruction and do not include room and board.
Below is how tuition at Arapahoe Community College has moved over the last few 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 |
Year over year, out-of-state tuition moved up 3.0%. Holding that rate for one more year, tuition + fees would be near $17,543 next year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so budget for the cost climbing as you progress.
When planning, assume the rate will rise each year so the later years don’t catch you off guard.
The per-credit-hour price is only the beginning of the cost story — aid and scholarships can meaningfully lower the real cost.
For information on financial aid at Arapahoe Community College, head to the Arapahoe Community College Financial Aid page.
If you’re weighing full-time enrollment, see the Arapahoe Community College Tuition & Fees page.