by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Pima Community College, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Pima Community College amounted to $2,442 for the year. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $7,758. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Of those figures, the required fees were $30 in-state and $30 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,412 | $7,728 |
| Fees | $30 | $30 |
| Total | $2,442 | $7,758 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and do not cover room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much would Pima Community College charge if you go part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To see where that lands, here is how Pima Community College costs compare against other schools. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In AZ | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Pima Community College sits below the national average.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. See the Pima Community College Financial Aid page for specifics.
Here’s how tuition at Pima Community College has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $2,088 | $7,404 |
| Two Years Ago | $2,136 | $7,452 |
| One Year Ago | $2,208 | $7,524 |
| Most Recent Year | $2,412 | $7,728 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Pima County Community College District has trended over the reported years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition increased 2.7%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $7,968 next year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
See 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 2.77%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $2,509. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 0.84%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $7,823.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $2,509 | $7,823 |
| In 2 Years | $2,578 | $7,888 |
| In 3 Years | $2,649 | $7,954 |
| In 4 Years | $2,722 | $8,020 |
| In 5 Years | $2,797 | $8,087 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $31,685, versus roughly $10,458 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For a closer look at aid at Pima Community College, see the Pima Community College Financial Aid page.
