by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Northland Pioneer College, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Northland Pioneer College stood at $2,664 each year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $10,320. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
Of those figures, the required fees amounted to $480 in-state and $480 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,184 | $9,840 |
| Fees | $480 | $480 |
| Total | $2,664 | $10,320 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and leave out room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
What will Northland Pioneer College charge if you go part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
To see where that lands, here is how Northland Pioneer College prices compare to peer schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In AZ | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Relative to the national field, Northland Pioneer College is comparatively affordable.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Check the Northland Pioneer College Financial Aid page for details.
Tuition at Northland Pioneer College has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $1,948 | $9,370 |
| Two Years Ago | $1,948 | $9,371 |
| One Year Ago | $1,948 | $9,371 |
| Most Recent Year | $2,184 | $9,840 |
The chart here shows how tuition at NPC has shifted across recent years.
Most recently, out-of-state tuition moved up 5.0%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $10,836 in the following year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 3.24%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $2,750. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 1.59%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $10,484.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $2,750 | $10,484 |
| In 2 Years | $2,839 | $10,650 |
| In 3 Years | $2,930 | $10,819 |
| In 4 Years | $3,024 | $10,991 |
| In 5 Years | $3,121 | $11,165 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $42,944, compared with about $11,543 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For specifics on financial aid at Northland Pioneer College, go to the Northland Pioneer College Financial Aid page.
