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University of Arizona

University of Arizona
85.7%
ACCEPT
01Acceptance 02Tuition 03Transfer 04ROI 05AP Credit 06Majors 07Housing 08International

Sticker Price vs What You Actually Pay

26% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating U Arizona enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Full Cost Breakdown

Room & Board$14,400
Total Cost of Attendance$29,423

What You'll Actually Pay (Net Price by Income)

After financial aid, the real cost depends on your family's income. These are average net prices for students receiving aid.

Family IncomeAnnual Net Price4-Year Total
$0-30k $13,353 $53,412
$30-48k $14,984 $59,936
$48-75k $16,051 $64,204
$75-110k $19,777 $79,108
$110k+ $22,307 $89,228

Financial Aid & Student Debt at University of Arizona

26.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
$19,620
Median Debt at Graduation

Is University of Arizona Worth the Cost? (ROI Analysis)

$59,979
Median Earnings (10yr)
$19,620
Median Debt
3.1x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

A ratio above 2x generally means the investment pays off. University of Arizona — 3.1x ratio is excellent — graduates earn well relative to their debt burden.

University of Arizona True Cost by Family Income

26% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating U Arizona enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Family IncomeAnnual Net Price4-Year Total
$0-30k $13,353 $53,412
$30-48k $14,984 $59,936
$48-75k $16,051 $64,204
$75-110k $19,777 $79,108
$110k+ $22,307 $89,228

Cost Breakdown

Room & Board$14,400
Total Cost of Attendance$29,423

Financial Aid & Student Debt

26.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
Students from low-income families
$19,620
Median Debt at Graduation
Federal loans only
$47,665
Median Earnings (6yr)
6 years after enrollment

University of Arizona Tuition & Cost FAQs

How much does University of Arizona actually cost per year?
University of Arizona's sticker price (cost of attendance) is $29,423/yr — that includes tuition, room and board, and fees. After financial aid, the average family pays just $17,294/yr, a 41% discount off sticker price.
Does University of Arizona offer good financial aid?
26% of University of Arizona students receive Pell Grants (federal need-based aid). Most US colleges including University of Arizona also award institutional grants on top of federal aid — apply via FAFSA, plus the CSS Profile if University of Arizona requires it.
What income bracket pays the least at University of Arizona?
Families earning under $30,000/yr typically pay around $13,353/yr at University of Arizona after financial aid, while families earning over $110,000/yr pay closer to $22,307/yr. The full breakdown by income bracket is in the True Cost table above.
Is University of Arizona worth the cost?
University of Arizona graduates earn a median of $59,979 10 years post-graduation. Against a 4-year sticker cost of about $117,692 (less for most families with aid), grads typically recoup the investment within several years of work.
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Data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, IPEDS. University of Arizona is not affiliated with DeepColleges.