by our College Data Analytics TeamThis guide covers the real cost of attending Pima Community College, from sticker cost of attendance and projected degree cost to net price, debt at graduation, and aid breakdowns.
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The total cost of attendance at Pima Community College spanned $8,916.00 to $14,232.00 depending on your residency status.
The lower figure reflects the in-state rate and the higher figure the out-of-state rate: about $8,916.00 in-state versus $14,232.00 for non-residents.
The three scenarios below move from the full sticker price, to the net price after average aid, to the net price low-income students typically pay.
| Tuition and fees | $2,442.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $6,474.00 |
| Total cost | $8,916.00 |
| That is 54% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $8,916.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$6,446.00 |
| Net price | $2,470.00 |
| That is 87% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $8,916.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$7,246.00 |
| Net price | $1,670.00 |
| That is 91% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $7,758.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $6,474.00 |
| Total cost | $14,232.00 |
| That is 26% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $14,232.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$6,446.00 |
| Net price | $7,786.00 |
| That is 60% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $14,232.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$7,246.00 |
| Net price | $6,986.00 |
| That is 64% below the national average net price. | |
| For the full breakdown, see the tuition & fees page and room and board. |
Costs have trended upward in recent years by roughly 0.8% per year; the projections below compound that across a degree. The projections below run a full degree for a low-income aided student, an average-aid student, and the full sticker price. The loan rows amortise the projected total over a ten-year, 6.8% repayment.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Freshman year | $1,684.00 | $2,491.00 | $8,991.00 |
| Senior year | $1,727.00 | $2,554.00 | $9,219.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $6,821.00 | $10,089.00 | $36,418.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $2,599.00 | $3,844.00 | $13,874.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $78.00 | $116.00 | $419.00 |
| Total amount paid | $9,420.00 | $13,932.00 | $50,292.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Freshman year | $1,684.00 | $2,491.00 | $8,991.00 |
| Senior year | $1,698.00 | $2,512.00 | $9,066.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $3,382.00 | $5,002.00 | $18,057.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $1,288.00 | $1,906.00 | $6,879.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $39.00 | $58.00 | $208.00 |
| Total amount paid | $4,671.00 | $6,908.00 | $24,936.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Freshman year | $7,045.00 | $7,851.00 | $14,351.00 |
| Senior year | $7,223.00 | $8,051.00 | $14,716.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $28,535.00 | $31,803.00 | $58,132.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $10,871.00 | $12,116.00 | $22,146.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $328.00 | $366.00 | $669.00 |
| Total amount paid | $39,406.00 | $43,918.00 | $80,278.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Freshman year | $7,045.00 | $7,851.00 | $14,351.00 |
| Senior year | $7,104.00 | $7,917.00 | $14,472.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $14,148.00 | $15,769.00 | $28,823.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $5,390.00 | $6,007.00 | $10,981.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $163.00 | $181.00 | $332.00 |
| Total amount paid | $19,538.00 | $21,776.00 | $39,804.00 |
For the complete net-price picture, see the net-price section.
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships are subtracted from the published sticker price. For most students, this is the more useful number than published tuition because it reflects the real out-of-pocket cost.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $3,405.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $3,123.00 |
Net price is not the same for every family — it falls as financial need rises and grant aid increases. The table below shows the average net price by family-income bracket:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $2,256.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $2,605.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $4,578.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $7,383.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $8,872.00 |
Estimate your specific net price using the school’s Pima Community College Net Price Calculator, or check with the financial aid office.
Dig into how aid is awarded on the grants & scholarships detail.
The typical debt load for borrowers leaving Pima Community College works out to $4,500.00, which federal data classifies as a Very Low (<$10k) debt-burden category.
The percentile spread of debt at graduation is shown below:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $1,278.00 |
| 25th | $1,750.00 |
| Median (50th) | $4,500.00 |
| 75th | $7,523.00 |
| 90th | $14,327.00 |
How far apart the 10th and 90th percentiles sit tells you how uneven debt outcomes are.
Dig deeper into debt on the student loan debt detail.
Debt outcomes vary substantially with family income. The table below divides borrowers into three income tiers:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $4,875.00 |
| Middle income | $3,911.00 |
| High income | $3,500.00 |
Borrowers from lower-income families leave school with $1,375.00 more debt than high-income graduates.
First-generation college students often carry different debt loads than their continuing-generation peers.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $4,500.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $4,500.00 |
Pell Grants are the largest source of federal need-based aid for undergrads. Looking at Pell recipients versus non-recipients tells us how debt is distributed across need.
The median debt gap between Pell and non-Pell graduates of Pima Community College is $1,350.00. Federal data flags this school for Pell-related debt inequity.
The federal default-rate classification for Pima Community College is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 14.9% |
To give some context for these rates, Stafford loans disbursed at Pima Community College amount to $413,756,371.00 spread across 41,118 disbursements.
Veterans and active-duty servicemembers can tap dedicated federal aid programs including the GI Bill and Tuition Assistance from the Department of Defense.
| GI Bill recipients | 417 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $1,632.00 |
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 232 |
| Avg DoD Tuition Assistance | $737.00 |
Read more about military and veteran aid on the college veterans page.
Numbers only tell part of the story. As you weigh Pima Community College, keep these questions in mind:
Explore the related pages below for a deeper look at the cost picture:
Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.