by our College Data Analytics TeamUse the figures below to see the per-credit-hour cost for part-time students at Central Arizona College, alongside the full-time annual tuition and fees for comparison.
Here’s what this page covers:
Part-time undergraduates from in state pay $75 a credit hour. For out-of-state students the figure is $150 for every credit hour.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $75 | $150 |
Remember that this per-credit-hour figure is before any aid or scholarships a student may qualify for.
For reference, here is the full-year tuition and fee breakdown for full-time undergraduates at Central Arizona College are shown below.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,250 | $4,500 |
| Fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $2,250 | $4,500 |
These figures are tuition and fees only — they do not include housing and meals.
Below is how tuition at Central Arizona College has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $2,580 | $5,160 |
| Two Years Ago | $1,500 | $3,000 |
| One Year Ago | $2,250 | $4,500 |
| Most Recent Year | $2,250 | $4,500 |
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so budget for the cost climbing as you progress.
Sketch out a multi-year budget that accounts for likely yearly increases so the later years don’t catch you off guard.
The per-credit-hour rate is only one piece of the cost picture — financial aid can change the actual price a part-time student pays substantially.
For details on financial aid availability at Central Arizona College, check out the Central Arizona College Financial Aid page.
For the standard full-year figures, visit the Central Arizona College Tuition & Fees page.