by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Paradise Valley Community College, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Paradise Valley Community College came in at $2,358 a year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $8,958. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Required fees account for amounted to $30 in-state and $30 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,328 | $8,928 |
| Fees | $30 | $30 |
| Total | $2,358 | $8,958 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and leave out room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
What does Paradise Valley Community College cost per credit hour part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For some context, here is how Paradise Valley Community College prices compare to peer schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In AZ | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Against the nationwide average, Paradise Valley Community 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 Paradise Valley Community College Financial Aid page for specifics.
The table below shows how tuition at Paradise Valley Community College has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $2,040 | $7,824 |
| Two Years Ago | $2,040 | $7,824 |
| One Year Ago | $2,328 | $8,928 |
| Most Recent Year | $2,328 | $8,928 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at Paradise Valley Community College has changed across the reported years.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 4.64%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $2,467. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 4.69%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $9,377.
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 | $2,467 | $9,377 |
| In 2 Years | $2,581 | $9,816 |
| In 3 Years | $2,700 | $10,275 |
| In 4 Years | $2,825 | $10,756 |
| In 5 Years | $2,956 | $11,259 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $40,224, versus roughly $10,573 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For more on the aid available at Paradise Valley Community College, go to the Paradise Valley Community College Financial Aid page.
