For Arizona community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $1,876 per year for in-state students and $7,132 for out-of-state students (2025).
For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,102 per year.
The community college with the highest tuition in Arizona is Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe, with a tuition of $18,334.
The community college with the lowest tuition is Chandler-Gilbert Community College, with a tuition of $2,686.
Tuition Cost Range: $2,686
$18,334
Avg. Tuition Cost: $6,935
Arizona Community Colleges By Tuition Cost (2025)
College
Avg. Tuition
Location
Rank: #11.
Tuition: $2,686
($1,878 in-state
$3,494 out-state)
$3,494 out-state)
2626 E Pecos Rd
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 732-7000
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 732-7000
Rank: #22.
Mohave Community College
Public
Tuition: $4,488
($2,088 in-state
$6,888 out-state)
$6,888 out-state)
1971 Jagerson Ave
Kingman, AZ 86409
(928) 757-4331
Kingman, AZ 86409
(928) 757-4331
Rank: #33.
Tuition: $4,746
($1,854 in-state
$7,638 out-state)
$7,638 out-state)
7050 S 24th St
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 243-8135
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 243-8135
Rank: #4 - 104. - 10.
Tuition: $4,938
($2,046 in-state
$7,830 out-state)
$7,830 out-state)
6000 W Olive Ave
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 845-3000
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 845-3000
Rank: #4 - 104. - 10.
Tuition: $4,938
($2,046 in-state
$7,830 out-state)
$7,830 out-state)
108 N. 40th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 392-5000
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 392-5000
Rank: #4 - 104. - 10.
Mesa Community College![Mesa Community College Photo - MCC Football Team]( "Mesa Community College Photo - MCC Football Team")
Public
Tuition: $4,938
($2,046 in-state
$7,830 out-state)
$7,830 out-state)
1833 W Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 461-7000
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 461-7000
Rank: #4 - 104. - 10.
Phoenix College
Public
Tuition: $4,938
($2,046 in-state
$7,830 out-state)
$7,830 out-state)
1202 W Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85013
(602) 264-2492
Phoenix, AZ 85013
(602) 264-2492
Rank: #4 - 104. - 10.
Rio Salado College
Public
Tuition: $4,938
($2,046 in-state
$7,830 out-state)
$7,830 out-state)
2323 W 14th St
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 517-8000
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 517-8000
Rank: #4 - 104. - 10.
Tuition: $4,938
($2,046 in-state
$7,830 out-state)
$7,830 out-state)
3000 N Dysart Rd
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 935-8000
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 935-8000
Rank: #4 - 104. - 10.
Tuition: $4,938
($2,046 in-state
$7,830 out-state)
$7,830 out-state)
18401 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 787-6500
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 787-6500
Rank: #1111.
Pima Community College
Public
Tuition: $4,946
($1,844 in-state
$8,048 out-state)
$8,048 out-state)
4905C East Broadway Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85709
(520) 206-4500
Tucson, AZ 85709
(520) 206-4500
Rank: #1212.
Yavapai College
Public
Tuition: $4,992
($1,896 in-state
$8,088 out-state)
$8,088 out-state)
1100 E Sheldon St
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 445-7300
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 445-7300
Rank: #1313.
Arizona Western College
Public
Tuition: $5,283
($2,480 in-state
$8,085 out-state)
$8,085 out-state)
2020 S. Avenue 8E
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 317-6000
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 317-6000
Rank: #1414.
Tuition: $5,390
($1,900 in-state
$8,880 out-state)
$8,880 out-state)
2251 E. Navajo Blvd.
Holbrook, AZ 86025
(800) 266-7845
Holbrook, AZ 86025
(800) 266-7845
Rank: #1515.
Eastern Arizona College
Public
Tuition: $5,600
($2,000 in-state
$9,200 out-state)
$9,200 out-state)
615 N. Stadium Ave.
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 428-8272
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 428-8272
Rank: #1616.
Tuition: $6,158
($2,820 in-state
$9,495 out-state)
$9,495 out-state)
2800 S. Lone Tree Rd.
Flagstaff, AZ 86005
(928) 527-1222
Flagstaff, AZ 86005
(928) 527-1222
Rank: #1717.
Central Arizona College
Public
Tuition: $6,420
($2,400 in-state
$10,440 out-state)
$10,440 out-state)
8470 N Overfield Rd
Coolidge, AZ 85128
(520) 494-5444
Coolidge, AZ 85128
(520) 494-5444
Rank: #1818.
Bryan University
Public
Tuition: $11,850
($11,850 in-state
$11,850 out-state)
$11,850 out-state)
350 W Washington St
Tempe, AZ 85281
(602) 384-2555
Tempe, AZ 85281
(602) 384-2555
Rank: #1919.
Brown Mackie College-Phoenix
Private, for profit
Tuition: $12,123
($12,123 in-state
$12,123 out-state)
$12,123 out-state)
13430 N Black Canyon Ste. 190
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 337-3044
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 337-3044
Rank: #2020.
ITT Technical Institute-Tucson
Private, for profit
Tuition: $18,048
($18,048 in-state
$18,048 out-state)
$18,048 out-state)
1455 W. River Rd
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 408-7488
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 408-7488
Rank: #2121.
Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe
Private for-profit
Tuition: $18,334
($18,334 in-state
$18,334 out-state)
$18,334 out-state)
1620 West Fountainhead Parkway
Tempe, AZ 85282
(855) 706-8382
Tempe, AZ 85282
(855) 706-8382
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average community college tuition in Arizona?
The average tuition in Arizona is approximately $1,876 per year for in-state students and $7,132 for out-of-state students (2025)
What are the most expensive community college in Arizona?
The most expensive community college in Arizona include Chandler-Gilbert Community College, Mohave Community College and South Mountain Community College.
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