Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $2,250
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $4,500
- Average Net Price
- $4,591
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 28.7%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $8,786
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $8,786
- Books & Supplies
- $1,600
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $12,636
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $10,010
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $106/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 29.4%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 3.0%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 28.7%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $2,321 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $2,601 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $5,230 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $7,109 |
| $110,001+ | $7,223 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $2,321 per year at Central Arizona College, while those from wealthier families earning over $110,000 pay $7,223 annually. The college keeps costs manageable across all income brackets, with middle-class families paying between $2,601 and $7,109 depending on their earnings. A two-year degree totals between $4,642 and $14,446 for most students.
Graduates leave with a median debt of only $10,010, translating to monthly payments of $106. That payment burden looks reasonable against median earnings of $40,513 ten years after graduation. Only 3% of students take federal loans, suggesting many can afford the program without borrowing. Rural Arizona families get strong value here, with 98% of students coming from in-state. The best deal goes to low-income students, who attend for the cost of books and supplies.
Graduates leave with a median debt of only $10,010, translating to monthly payments of $106. That payment burden looks reasonable against median earnings of $40,513 ten years after graduation. Only 3% of students take federal loans, suggesting many can afford the program without borrowing. Rural Arizona families get strong value here, with 98% of students coming from in-state. The best deal goes to low-income students, who attend for the cost of books and supplies.
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