This report analyzes the public cost of tuition at The University of Arizona (UA) and details how fees can change depending on whether or not the student is an Arizona resident, the type of degree they undertake and the total financial aid awarded.

• As of the 2022/23 academic year, UA standard undergraduate tuition fees for Arizona residents total $13,200 annually.
• UA undergraduate tuition fees for Arizona residents total an estimated $52,800 over the course of a 4-year degree.
• UA standard undergraduate tuition fees for non-residents total $39,600 annually.
• UA undergraduate tuition fees for non-residents total an estimated $158,400 over the course of a 4-year degree.
• Undergraduate tuition fees have increased by between 4.76% – 8.20% over a 3-year period.
• Standard graduate/professional tuition fees for Arizona residents total $13,400 annually.
• Standard graduate/professional tuition fees for non-residents total $33,600 annually.
• Graduate/professional tuition fees have increased by between 17.54% – 50.00% over a 3-year period.
• However, 90% of UA students receive some form of financial aid, which can significantly reduce the cost of tuition depending on the amount awarded.

UA standard undergraduate tuition fees

• As of the 2022/23 academic year, UA standard undergraduate tuition fees for Arizona residents total $13,200 annually.
• UA undergraduate tuition fees for Arizona residents have increased by 4.76% over the given 3-year period.
• UA standard undergraduate tuition fees for non-residents total $39,600 annually.
• UA undergraduate tuition fees for non-residents have increased by 8.20% over the given 3-year period.
• Tuition fee rates may differ slightly between first-year and other undergraduate students.

Fee type	2020/21	2021/22	2022/23	Change
Tuition fee (Arizona resident)	$12,600	$12,700	$13,200	+ 4.76%
Tuition fee (Non-resident)	$36,600	$37,200	$39,600	+ 8.20%

A graph is given below to compare UA undergraduate tuition fees by academic year:

UA standard graduate and professional tuition fees

• As of the 2022/23 academic year, UA standard graduate/professional tuition fees for Arizona residents total $13,400 annually.
• UA graduate/professional tuition fees for Arizona residents have increased by 17.54% over the given 3-year period.
• UA standard graduate/professional tuition fees for non-residents total $33,600 annually.
• UA graduate/professional tuition fees for non-residents have increased by 50.00% over the given 3-year period.

Fee type	2020/21	2021/22	2022/23	Change
Tuition fee (Arizona resident)	$11,400	$13,400	$13,400	+ 17.54%
Tuition fee (Non-resident)	$22,400	$33,600	$33,600	+ 50.00%

A graph is given below to compare UA graduate and professional tuition fees by academic year:

UA financial aid

• As of the 2022/23 academic year, 90% of UA students receive some form of financial aid.
• Recent figures suggest that 95% of UA freshmen receive financial aid.
• 77% of all undergraduates receive financial aid.
• The average aid amount given to UA students is $12,861.
• 4.7% of UA’s operating expenses are spent on scholarships and fellowships.
• Students of The University of Arizona are 12% less likely to take out student loans when compared to students from other universities.

UA athletic funding

• As of the 2022/23 academic year, student-athletes at The University of Arizona are eligible for up to $5,980 in supplemental academic awards.
• This is awarded through the 5980 academic fund, created to commit financial resources towards improving the overall success of an athlete.
• For eligibility, students must demonstrate good academic performance, meet NCAA requirements and embrace the core values of The Arizona Wildcats.
• Latest annual figures show that Wildcat Club donors contributed $29 million to Arizona Athletics through gift commitment with 425 contributions.
• This amounts to an average contribution amount of $68,235.
• The Wildcat Club has more than 10,000 members.
• Money raised from Wildcat Club members and donors contributes towards funding athletic programs at UA, facility improvements and its 500+ student-athletes.

University of Arizona tuition fees FAQ

How to qualify for in-state tuition at The University of Arizona?

• In order for a student to qualify for in-state tuition at The University of Arizona, a student must be able to demonstrate:
  • Continuous physical presence in the state of Arizona for a minimum of 1 year prior to the semester of application.
  • That the process of becoming a resident in the state of Arizona was not solely to become a University of Arizona student.

When is tuition due at The University of Arizona?

• For standard courses as of the 2022/23 academic year, tuition fees are due for each term of enrolled study:
• Fall:
  • 08/22/2022 – Deadline to pay tuition registered up to 08/17/2022.
  • 10/24/2022 – Deadline to pay tuition registered as of 08/18/2022 – 10/19/2022.
• Spring:
  • 01/11/2023 – Deadline to pay tuition registered up to 01/08/2023.
  • 03/14/2023 – Deadline to pay tuition registered as of 01/09/2023 – 03/12/2023.
• Summer:
  • 06/05/2023 – Deadline to pay tuition registered up to 5/31/2023.
  • 07/10/2023 – Deadline to pay tuition registered as of 6/1/2023 – 7/5/2023.

How to pay tuition fees at The University of Arizona?

• For both in-state and out-of-state tuition, fees can be paid through a range of methods.
• For online payments:
  • Electronic checks, credit cards, debit cards and international payments (Flywire).
• For payments through mail:
  • Personal checks, cashiers checks, traveler’s checks, money orders, prepayments and college savings plans.
• For in-person payments:
  • Personal checks, cashier checks, traveler’s checks, money orders and cash.

Is there a tuition discount for The University of Arizona employees?

• The University of Arizona provides Qualified Tuition Reduction (QTR) to eligible employees/affiliated participants alongside spouses and dependents.
• The reduction allows eligible UA employees to take courses at Arizona’s three public universities with a substantial reduced rate of tuition.
• The amount of reduced tuition awarded is unique to each enrolled class and/or program.
• This scheme is available to students at The University of Arizona, Arizona State University and Northern Arizona alike.