The University of Arizona's published cost of attendance is $29,423, but need-based aid meaningfully reduces what most families pay. Low-income families see a net price of approximately $13,353, while middle-income families pay around $16,051, and higher-income families pay approximately $22,307.
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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) | $29,423 |
| Tuition and Fees | $42,278 |
| Room and Board | $16,746 |
| Books and Supplies | $600 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$12,749 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $16,674 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $13,353 |
| $30–48k | $14,984 |
| $48–75k | $16,051 |
| $75–110k | $19,777 |
| $110k+ | $22,307 |
The University of Arizona's published cost of attendance is $29,423, but need-based aid meaningfully reduces what most families pay. Low-income families see a net price of approximately $13,353, while middle-income families pay around $16,051, and higher-income families pay approximately $22,307. Azimuth ranks University of Arizona #447 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 gap between sticker price and net price is real — understanding how net price differs from published cost is an important first step for families evaluating affordability. The University of Arizona participates in federal, state, and institutional aid programs, and families apply using the FAFSA. Need-based aid covers a meaningful share of cost for qualifying students, and the income-band spread above reflects how aid packaging shifts the actual price across different household situations. Families in the lower-income bands typically see the largest gap between sticker and net price, while higher-income families pay closer to the published cost of attendance. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $19,620, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $30,126; 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 $67,420, median federal debt of $19,620 projects to a monthly payment of about $222 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of University of Arizona earn median 4-year earnings of $67,420, placing University of Arizona in the 71.4 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $6,118 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 79.0 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks University of Arizona #431 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Psychology, General reports 456 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $52,038, ranked #120 nationally in its major. Communication and Media Studies reports 259 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $72,758, ranked #19 nationally in its major. Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences reports 256 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $56,045, ranked #22 nationally in its major. Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General reports 251 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $53,471, ranked #9 nationally in its major.
