Arizona College Tuition Trends from 2015 to 2025

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Tuition trends by school type and level for Arizona colleges

There are 45 four-year colleges and universities in Arizona—14 public institutions and 31 private institutions. This page summarizes average tuition & fees and how costs have changed over time based on the latest available IPEDS data.

Undergraduate Tuition Trends

Public colleges: In 2025, average in-state tuition & fees are $7,685, while out-of-state tuition & fees are $18,929. Year-over-year, in-state costs changed by 1.70% and out-of-state costs changed by 2.60%. Since 2015, cumulative growth is 57.61% (in-state) and 53.02% (out-of-state).

Private colleges: The average tuition & fees are $18,378 in 2025. That is a 1.26% change from last year and 19.66% cumulative growth since 2015.

Graduate Tuition Trends

Public graduate schools: In 2025, average in-state graduate tuition & fees are $11,380, while out-of-state graduate tuition & fees are $19,274. Year-over-year, in-state costs changed by 2.25% and out-of-state costs changed by -1.76%. Since 2015, cumulative growth is 20.95% (in-state) and 3.38% (out-of-state).

Private graduate schools: The average graduate tuition & fees are $17,360 in 2025. That is a -7.98% change from last year and 3.06% cumulative growth since 2015.

Public vs. private comparison (increase rates): In 2025, private undergraduate tuition changed by 1.26% year-over-year. Public undergraduate in-state changed by 1.70% (higher by 0.44 percentage points vs. private), and public out-of-state changed by 2.60% (higher by 1.34 percentage points vs. private). Over the full period since 2015, private undergraduate tuition grew by 19.66%, compared with public in-state 57.61% (higher by 37.95 percentage points vs. private) and public out-of-state 53.02% (higher by 33.36 percentage points vs. private).

Graduate comparison: In 2025, private graduate tuition changed by -7.98% year-over-year. Public graduate in-state changed by 2.25% (higher by 10.22 percentage points vs. private), and public graduate out-of-state changed by -1.76% (higher by 6.22 percentage points vs. private). Since 2015, private graduate tuition grew by 3.06%, compared with public graduate in-state 20.95% (higher by 17.89 percentage points vs. private) and public graduate out-of-state 3.38% (higher by 0.32 percentage points vs. private).

COA Trends

Undergraduate cost of attendance change by school type (tuition & fees + room & board): In 2025, estimated on-campus COA is $25,171 (public in-state), $36,416 (public out-of-state), and $35,864 (private). Year-over-year, on-campus COA changed by 4.17%, 3.88%, and 3.19%, respectively. Since 2015, cumulative on-campus COA growth is 45.18% (public in-state), 46.65% (public out-of-state), and 28.92% (private).

Off-campus COA: In 2025, estimated off-campus COA is $27,186 (public in-state), $38,431 (public out-of-state), and $37,879 (private). Year-over-year, off-campus COA changed by 5.36%, 4.73%, and 4.08%. Since 2015, cumulative off-campus COA growth is 55.47% (public in-state), 53.84% (public out-of-state), and 35.44% (private).

Tuition & Fees Trends of Arizona Colleges from 2015 to 2025

The tables and charts below show how average college tuition and fees have changed in Arizona from 2015 through 2025.

All figures are based on the latest available IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) data published by the U.S. Department of Education. To keep the comparisons consistent, these averages reflect 4-year colleges and universities in Arizona and exclude most community colleges and trade schools due to differences in reporting and availability.

Under. (Public) Under. (Private) Graduate (Public) Graduate (Private)
For Arizona public schools, the 2025 undergraduate in-state tuition & fees are $7,685 which has increased by 57.61% over the current decade and the out-of-state cost is $18,929 which has risen by 53.02%. In average, the rate of increase in tuition is 5.30% while last year increase rate was 2.60%.
Table. Undergraduate Tuition Trends (Public Schools) From 2015 to 2025 for Arizona Colleges
2015-20162016-20172017-20182018-20192019-20202020-20212021-20222022-20232023-20242024-2025
In-State Costs$4,948$5,064$5,369$6,556$5,616$7,059$7,074$7,246$7,556$7,685
Year-to-Year Rates1.48%2.34%6.02%22.11%-14.33%25.68%0.22%2.43%4.28%1.70%
Cumulative Rates1.48%3.86%10.12%34.46%15.19%44.77%45.09%48.62%54.98%57.61%
Out-of-State Costs$12,687$13,110$13,722$16,370$14,334$16,671$16,890$17,482$18,449$18,929
Year-to-Year Rates2.56%3.33%4.67%19.30%-12.44%16.30%1.32%3.50%5.54%2.60%
Cumulative Rates2.56%5.98%10.93%32.33%15.88%34.76%36.54%41.32%49.14%53.02%
For private schools in Arizona state, the 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $18,378 which has increased by 19.66% over the current decade. In average, the rate of increase in tuition is 1.97% while last year increase rate was 1.26%.
Table. Undergraduate Tuition Trends (Private Schools) From 2015 to 2025 for Arizona Colleges
2015-20162016-20172017-20182018-20192019-20202020-20212021-20222022-20232023-20242024-2025
Tuition & Fees$19,407$16,041$16,218$16,812$17,258$17,045$17,370$17,864$18,149$18,378
Year-to-Year Rates26.37%-17.34%1.10%3.66%2.65%-1.23%1.90%2.85%1.59%1.26%
Cumulative Rates26.37%4.45%5.60%9.47%12.37%10.99%13.10%16.32%18.18%19.66%
The average graduate school tuition & fees of Arizona public schools are $11,380 which has increased by 20.95% over the current decade and the out-of-state graduate cost is $19,274 which has risen by 3.38%. In average, the rate of increase in graduate tuition is 0.34% while last year increase rate was -1.76%.
Table. Graduate Tuition Trends (Public Schools) From 2015 to 2025 for Arizona Colleges
2015-20162016-20172017-20182018-20192019-20202020-20212021-20222022-20232023-20242024-2025
In-State Costs$9,630$9,879$10,257$10,558$10,898$10,943$11,901$10,767$11,130$11,380
Year-to-Year Rates2.36%2.58%3.83%2.93%3.22%0.41%8.76%-9.53%3.36%2.25%
Cumulative Rates2.36%5.00%9.02%12.22%15.83%16.30%26.49%14.44%18.29%20.95%
Out-of-State Costs$19,499$20,206$20,676$21,428$21,834$21,665$22,046$19,201$19,619$19,274
Year-to-Year Rates4.58%3.63%2.32%3.64%1.89%-0.77%1.76%-12.90%2.18%-1.76%
Cumulative Rates4.58%8.38%10.90%14.93%17.10%16.20%18.24%2.99%5.23%3.38%
For private graduate schools in Arizona state, the 2025 tuition & fees are $17,360 which has increased by 3.06% over the current decade. In average, the rate of increase in graduate tuition is 0.30574% while last year increase rate was -7.98%.
Table. Graduate Tuition Trends (Private Schools) From 2015 to 2025 for Arizona Colleges
2015-20162016-20172017-20182018-20192019-20202020-20212021-20222022-20232023-20242024-2025
Tuition & Fees$17,543$17,683$16,960$16,707$17,680$17,083$16,988$18,580$18,864$17,360
Year-to-Year Rates4.14%0.80%-4.09%-1.49%5.82%-3.38%-0.56%9.37%1.53%-7.98%
Cumulative Rates4.14%4.98%0.68%-0.82%4.96%1.41%0.85%10.30%11.99%3.06%
You can check the changes of other college costs including room & board costs, book & supplies, and other living expenses at Arizona college cost trends.