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 |
1638 |
2442 |
|
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, & Equipment1 |
960 |
1920 |
|
Indirect Costs |
||
|
Living Expenses: Food & Housing |
11542 |
11542 |
|
Transportation |
2220 |
2220 |
|
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses |
1200 |
1200 |
|
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 |
17660 |
19424 |
|
Part-time (Estimate for 8 credit hours) |
Full-time* (Estimate for 12 credit hours) |
|
|
Direct Costs |
||
|
Tuition & Fees |
5182 |
7758 |
|
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, & Equipment1 |
960 |
1920 |
|
Indirect Costs |
||
|
Living Expenses: Food & Housing |
11542 |
11542 |
|
Transportation |
3458 |
3458 |
|
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses |
1200 |
1200 |
|
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 |
22442 |
25978 |
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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