by our College Data Analytics TeamThis overview lays out the cost of attending University of Arizona, from sticker cost of attendance and projected degree cost to net price, debt at graduation, and aid breakdowns.
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The full cost of attending University of Arizona came in between $28,543.00 through $56,895.00 based on in-state versus out-of-state status.
In-state students paid the lower published figure, while out-of-state students faced the higher one: close to $28,543.00 for in-state students versus $56,895.00 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 | $13,926.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $14,617.00 |
| Total cost | $28,543.00 |
| That is 48% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $28,543.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$12,749.00 |
| Net price | $15,794.00 |
| That is 18% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $28,543.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$16,070.00 |
| Net price | $12,473.00 |
| That is 35% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $42,278.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $14,617.00 |
| Total cost | $56,895.00 |
| That is 196% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $56,895.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$12,749.00 |
| Net price | $44,146.00 |
| That is 129% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $56,895.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$16,070.00 |
| Net price | $40,825.00 |
| That is 112% above the national average net price. | |
| Explore each piece on tuition and fees plus living costs. |
Costs have trended upward in recent years by roughly 4.3% annually, so the projections below total more than one year of attendance. These tables carry the cost across a degree for three cases: low-income w/ aid, average aid, and no aid. Loan totals assume a ten-year repayment at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 4.3% | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| Freshman year | $13,011.00 | $16,475.00 | $29,774.00 |
| Senior year | $14,768.00 | $18,700.00 | $33,795.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $55,508.00 | $70,288.00 | $127,025.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $21,147.00 | $26,777.00 | $48,392.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $639.00 | $809.00 | $1,462.00 |
| Total amount paid | $76,655.00 | $97,065.00 | $175,416.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 4.3% | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| Freshman year | $13,011.00 | $16,475.00 | $29,774.00 |
| Senior year | $13,572.00 | $17,186.00 | $31,058.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $26,583.00 | $33,661.00 | $60,832.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $10,127.00 | $12,824.00 | $23,175.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $306.00 | $387.00 | $700.00 |
| Total amount paid | $36,710.00 | $46,484.00 | $84,007.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 4.3% | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| Freshman year | $42,586.00 | $46,050.00 | $59,349.00 |
| Senior year | $48,337.00 | $52,269.00 | $67,364.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $181,683.00 | $196,462.00 | $253,199.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $69,215.00 | $74,845.00 | $96,460.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $2,091.00 | $2,261.00 | $2,914.00 |
| Total amount paid | $250,898.00 | $271,307.00 | $349,659.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 4.3% | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| Freshman year | $42,586.00 | $46,050.00 | $59,349.00 |
| Senior year | $44,422.00 | $48,036.00 | $61,908.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $87,008.00 | $94,086.00 | $121,257.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $33,147.00 | $35,843.00 | $46,195.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $1,001.00 | $1,083.00 | $1,395.00 |
| Total amount paid | $120,155.00 | $129,929.00 | $167,452.00 |
Read more in the Net Price section.
Net price reflects the true cost to attend after grant and scholarship aid is deducted. For most prospective students, net price gives a more realistic estimate than sticker tuition.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $16,674.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $15,960.00 |
Net price is not the same for every family — it falls as financial need rises and grant aid increases. Below, average net price is broken out by family income:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $12,043.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $13,789.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $15,497.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $20,124.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $20,936.00 |
Use University of Arizona Net Price Calculator, or visit the financial aid office.
For the grant-and-scholarship detail behind these figures, see the financial aid breakdown.
The median graduating debt at University of Arizona works out to $13,750.00, landing it in the Low ($10-20k) debt-burden category.
The percentile breakdown reveals the full debt landscape:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $3,500.00 |
| 25th | $5,500.00 |
| Median (50th) | $13,750.00 |
| 75th | $24,950.00 |
| 90th | $31,000.00 |
The 10th-to-90th-percentile spread is one signal of how variable debt outcomes are across the student body.
Read the complete debt breakdown on the student-loan-debt breakdown.
Student debt at graduation is not evenly distributed across income levels. Below, debt is broken out by low, middle, and high family income:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $13,000.00 |
| Middle income | $13,770.00 |
| High income | $14,000.00 |
First-generation students frequently graduate with different debt than continuing-generation students.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $13,500.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $14,000.00 |
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 Pell-versus-non-Pell median debt difference at University of Arizona is $2,237.00. This school carries a federal Pell-debt-inequity flag.
The default-rate category at University of Arizona is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 5.4% |
To put the rates in context, Stafford loans at University of Arizona come to $2,456,450,834.00 spread across 96,552 borrowers.
Veterans and current servicemembers may be eligible for major federal education benefits like the Post-9/11 GI Bill and DoD tuition assistance.
| GI Bill recipients | 1,535 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $10,617.00 |
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 1,146 |
| Avg DoD Tuition Assistance | $2,556.00 |
Dig into veteran education benefits on the college veterans page.
The data above is a foundation; round it out by asking yourself about University of Arizona, the questions below are worth your time:
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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.