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College costs in Arizona

Last checked: 2026-10-26

This page lists the 7 pilot schools in Arizona that are covered in this pilot. The lowest published total cost among them is $16,646 at Rio Salado College, for one year, in state. The full list of 300 pilot schools is on the homepage, and selection for the pilot is explained on the methodology page.

Arizona averages

FigureAverage
Total cost for one year, in state$27,849
Total cost for one year, out of state$39,592
Average net price for one year$15,990
Acceptance rate78.3%

Averages on this page are simple averages across the pilot schools in Arizona that publish each figure. They describe the schools listed on this site, not every college in the state.

Schools in Arizona ranked by total cost

SchoolCityTotal cost, in stateTotal cost, out of stateAverage net price
Rio Salado CollegeTempe$16,646$23,246$9,003
University of Phoenix-ArizonaPhoenix$20,708$20,708$13,612
Northern Arizona UniversityFlagstaff$29,680$45,928$16,544
University of ArizonaTucson$33,126$60,595$18,144
Arizona State University Campus ImmersionTempe$33,270$53,412$16,401
Grand Canyon UniversityPhoenix$33,662$33,662$22,239
Arizona State University Digital ImmersionScottsdaleNo charges publishedNot publishedNot published

Schools in Arizona ranked by acceptance rate

SchoolAcceptance rate, fall 2023ApplicantsAdmitted
Grand Canyon University60.4%47,97828,960
Arizona State University Digital Immersion64.1%8,2635,297
University of Arizona85.7%56,46648,369
Arizona State University Campus Immersion90.2%68,84062,084
Northern Arizona University90.9%37,80534,383

Frequently asked questions

How much does college cost in Arizona?

Across the 6 pilot schools in Arizona that publish a total cost, the simple average total cost for one year is $27,849 for in state students. Individual schools on this page range from $16,646 upward.

What is the cheapest pilot school in Arizona on this site?

By published total cost for one year, the lowest is Rio Salado College at $16,646 for in state students. Average net price can change the order, because grant aid differs by school.

What is the average acceptance rate in Arizona?

Across the 5 pilot schools in Arizona that publish a rate, the simple average acceptance rate is 78.3% for fall 2023.

Are these every college in Arizona?

No. This pilot covers 300 schools nationwide, chosen by measured search demand, selectivity, and enrollment, with at least one school in every state. The Arizona page lists only the pilot schools in the state.

Sources: the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System and College Scorecard, United States Department of Education. See the methodology page for sources, years, and how averages are worked out.