by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for University of Arizona, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at University of Arizona came in at $13,926 a year. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $42,278. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
Within that total, required fees were $1,758 in-state and $1,758 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.In-State Out-of-State Tuition $12,168 $40,520 Fees $1,758 $1,758 Total $13,926 $42,278
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and exclude room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much will University of Arizona charge if you go part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For perspective, here is how University of Arizona tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.Nationwide In AZ Similar Colleges Out-of-State Tuition & Fees Expensive Expensive Expensive In-State Tuition & Fees Average Average Expensive
Against the nationwide average, University of Arizona sits above the national average.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Check the University of Arizona Financial Aid page for specifics.
Take a look at how tuition at University of Arizona has shifted over recent reported years.Year In-State Tuition Out-of-State Tuition Three Years Ago $11,299 $35,821 Two Years Ago $11,525 $37,827 One Year Ago $11,871 $39,340 Most Recent Year $12,168 $40,520
Below, the chart plots how tuition at University of Arizona has trended over the reported years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition rose 3.0%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $43,546 for the upcoming year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 3.03%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $14,347. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 4.31%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $44,101.
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 $14,347 $44,101 In 2 Years $14,781 $46,002 In 3 Years $15,228 $47,985 In 4 Years $15,688 $50,054 In 5 Years $16,162 $52,212
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 $188,142, or about $60,044 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
To learn about financial aid at University of Arizona, head to the University of Arizona Financial Aid page.
