The University of Arizona's published cost of attendance is $25,115, but need-based aid reshapes that figure meaningfully across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $6,046 per year in net price, middle-income families see annual costs around $12,426, and higher-income families pay approximately $17,220.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $25,115 |
| Tuition and Fees | $18,566 |
| Room and Board | $11,128 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$12,335 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $12,780 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $6,046 |
| $30–48k | $7,926 |
| $48–75k | $12,426 |
| $75–110k | $15,425 |
| $110k+ | $17,220 |
The University of Arizona's published cost of attendance is $25,115, but need-based aid reshapes that figure meaningfully across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $6,046 per year in net price, middle-income families see annual costs around $12,426, and higher-income families pay approximately $17,220. Azimuth ranks Truman State University #237 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. The University of Arizona participates in federal, state, and institutional aid programs, and the gap between sticker price and net price is most pronounced for lower-income families — a pattern consistent with need-based aid structures at large public research universities. Families applying for aid use the FAFSA, and Arizona residents may also access state grant programs that further reduce net cost. Understanding how published costs compare with what families actually pay is an important first step before drawing conclusions from the headline figure. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $21,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $14,503; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $56,947, median federal debt of $21,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $237 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Truman State University earn median 4-year earnings of $56,947, placing Truman State University in the 31.7 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $1,199 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Truman State University in the 52.8 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Truman State University #759 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Truman State University's concentration in business and applied fields. Business Administration is the largest program with 96 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $70,633, performing at 1.0x the national benchmark for the field. The Biology, General program graduates 79 students with median 4-year earnings of $61,647, while Kinesiology and Accounting round out the major enrollment clusters. These programs anchor the institution's economic signature and contribute directly to the institution's above-average return on investment for students.
