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Cost of Attendance

The Cost of Attendance (COA) is determined annually by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships using the Consumer Price Index. It estimates the average costs a student may pay while attending college each academic year (fall and spring semesters). The different types of financial aid awarded to a student cannot exceed the COA and students can view their COA in their MyPima account.

The estimated COA lists average direct and indirect student expenses:

Direct: Costs associated with going to school like tuition, fees, books and supplies.
Indirect: Costs associated with living, such as room and board, personal expenses and transportation. Loan fees, if applicable, are included in indirect costs.

Cost of Attendance per Academic Year

2024-25

	Part-time (Estimate for 8 credit hours)	Full-time* (Estimate for 12 credit hours)
Direct Costs
Tuition & Fees	1,638	2,442
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, & Equipment¹	960	1,920
Indirect Costs
Living Expenses: Food & Housing	11,542	11,542
Transportation	2,220	2,220
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses	1,200	1,200
Federal Student Loan Fees	100	100
Professional License, Certificate, or First Professional Credential	Varies by Student
Study Abroad	Varies by Student
Disability-related Expenses	Varies by Student
Cooperative Education	Varies by Student
Dependent Care	Varies by Student
TOTAL	17,660	19,424

	Part-time (Estimate for 8 credit hours)	Full-time* (Estimate for 12 credit hours)
Direct Costs
Tuition & Fees	5,182	7,758
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, & Equipment¹	960	1,920
Indirect Costs
Living Expenses: Food & Housing	11,542	11,542
Transportation	3,458	3,458
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses	1,200	1,200
Federal Student Loan Fees	100	100
Professional License, Certificate, or First Professional Credential	Varies by Student
Study Abroad	Varies by Student
Disability-related Expenses	Varies by Student
Cooperative Education	Varies by Student
Dependent Care	Varies by Student
TOTAL	22,442	25,978

2025-26

	Part-time (Estimate for 8 credit hours)	Full-time* (Estimate for 12 credit hours)
Direct Costs
Tuition & Fees	1,638	2,442
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, & Equipment¹	960	1,920
Indirect Costs
Living Expenses: Food & Housing	12,184	12,184
Transportation	2,264	2,264
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses	1,200	1,200
Federal Student Loan Fees	100	100
Professional License, Certificate, or First Professional Credential	Varies by Student
Study Abroad	Varies by Student
Disability-related Expenses	Varies by Student
Cooperative Education	Varies by Student
Dependent Care	Varies by Student
TOTAL	18,346	20,110

	Part-time (Estimate for 8 credit hours)	Full-time* (Estimate for 12 credit hours)
Direct Costs
Tuition & Fees	5,182	7,758
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, & Equipment¹	960	1,920
Indirect Costs
Living Expenses: Food & Housing	12,184	12,184
Transportation	3,528	3,458
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses	1,200	1,200
Federal Student Loan Fees	100	100
Professional License, Certificate, or First Professional Credential	Varies by Student
Study Abroad	Varies by Student
Disability-related Expenses	Varies by Student
Cooperative Education	Varies by Student
Dependent Care	Varies by Student
TOTAL	23,154	26,690

¹May be incurred as part of a course fee, or through the bookstore or other external source.

*It is not possible to build all the different combinations of costs for the academic year. The figures are estimated and based on regular in-state and non-resident costs. They DO NOT include differential tuition, Lifetime Learners' benefits, online-only courses, or any students enrolling in more than 15 credit hours per semester.

If you have additional or unexpected expenses due to a special circumstance, a financial aid administrator may be able to adjust data elements to increase the COA.

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