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Eligible Arizona residents age 65 or older may receive a 50% tuition discount on qualifying courses.
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Yavapai College
2024–2025 Tuition and Fees
Review tuition rates, course and general fees, meal plans, and estimated Cost of Attendance for Fall 2024 through Summer 2025.
Tuition is due at registration.
Financial aid and payment plans may be available. Review Financial Aid or Payment Plans, or contact the Cashier at (928) 776-2124 or bursar@yc.edu.
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This page contains archived 2024–2025 rates. Review the current tuition page before registering.
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Tuition discount opportunities
Eligibility requirements vary. Review each program before registering or making payment arrangements.
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Eligible students taking college courses while enrolled in high school may qualify for reduced tuition.
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In-State Tuition
Rates are charged per credit hour and vary by course tier and course level. Residency requirements apply.
| Tuition category | 100–200-level courses | 300–400-level courses |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | $108.00 | $162.00 |
| Tier 2 | $125.00 | Not applicable |
| Tier 3 | $139.00 | Not applicable |
| Market tuition programs | ||
| AVT — Aviation, Fall 2024 through Spring 2025 | View AVT rates | Not applicable |
| AVT — Aviation, Summer 2025 | View AVT rates | Not applicable |
| GST — Gunsmithing | $148.00 | Not applicable |
| LPN — Licensed Practical Nurse | $193.00 | Not applicable |
| NSG — Nursing | $193.00 | $290.00 |
| RAD — Radiology | $186.00 | Not applicable |
Additional fees may apply. Some AVT, CDT, FSC, GEO, MUS, and REC courses carry separate course fees. Review Course Fees before registering.
ACC, AFL, AJS, ANT, ASL, BHS, BSA, CHP, COM, CRW, CSA, CSC, ECE, ECN, EDU, ENG, EXW, FMA 161, FYE, GEO, GRN, HIS, HUM, ICE, LAW, LDR, MAT, MGT, MKT, MXR, NTR, PHI, POS, PSY, REL, SOC, SPA, STU, VGD, WEB
AHS 160, ART, BIO including AGS 103, CHM, DAN, ENV, FMA 139, GLG, MUS, REC, PHE, PHY, THR
AIT, AGC, AGE, AGS, AHS, AUT, AVT non-flight and air-control classes, BRW, CBT, CDT, CNC, CNT, CPD, CUL, EGR, ELT, EMA, EMS, EUT, FMA, FSC, HIM, HOS, HVA, IPT, MET, MTC, PHT, PPT, TDP, UAS, VEN, WLD
Non-Arizona Residents
Out-of-State Tuition
Out-of-state lower-division rates vary by both tuition tier and total enrolled credit hours. Upper-division bachelor’s rates are listed separately.
Students enrolled in 1–6 lower-division credit hours pay a different per-credit rate than students enrolled in 7 or more lower-division credit hours.
| Tuition category | Lower division, 1–6 credits | Lower division, 7+ credits | Upper division bachelor’s |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | $162.00 | $377.00 | $439.00 |
| Tier 2 | $188.00 | $394.00 | Not applicable |
| Tier 3 | $209.00 | $408.00 | Not applicable |
| Market tuition programs | |||
| AVT — Aviation | View AVT rates | View AVT rates | Not applicable |
| GST — Gunsmithing | $202.00 | $422.00 | Not applicable |
| LPN — Licensed Practical Nurse | $247.00 | $467.00 | Not applicable |
| NSG — Nursing | $247.00 | $467.00 | $564.00 |
| RAD — Radiology | $240.00 | $460.00 | Not applicable |
Additional fees may apply. Some AVT, CDT, FSC, GEO, MUS, and REC courses carry separate course fees.
ACC, AFL, MXR, AJS, ANT, ASL, BHS, BSA, CHP, COM, CRW, CSA, CSC, ECE, ECN, EDU, ENG, EXW, FYE, GEO, GRN, HIS, HUM, ICE, LAW, LDR, MAT, MGT, MKT, NTR, PHI, POS, PSY, REC, REL, SOC, SPA, STU, VGD, WEB
AHS 160, ART, BIO including AGS 103, CHM, DAN, ENV, FMA 139, GLG, MUS, PHE, PHY, REC, THR
AIT, AGC, AGE, AGS, AHS, AUT, AVT non-flight and air-control classes, BRW, CBT, CDT, CNC, CNT, CPD, CUL, EGR, ELT, EMA, EMS, EUT, FMA, FSC, HIM, HOS, HVA, IPT, MET, MTC, PHT, PPT, TDP, UAS, VEN, WLD
Western Undergraduate Exchange
WUE Tuition
Eligible students from participating western states may qualify for reduced out-of-state tuition through the Western Undergraduate Exchange.
WUE eligibility is not automatic. Students must meet residency and program requirements. Market tuition programs are not eligible for WUE rates.
| Tuition category | Lower-division courses | Upper-division bachelor’s courses |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | $162.00 | $242.00 |
| Tier 2 | $188.00 | Not applicable |
| Tier 3 | $209.00 | Not applicable |
| Market tuition programs | ||
| AVT — Aviation | Not eligible; use out-of-state rate | Not applicable |
| GST — Gunsmithing | Not eligible; use out-of-state rate | Not applicable |
| LPN — Licensed Practical Nurse | Not eligible; use out-of-state rate | Not applicable |
| NSG — Nursing | Not eligible; use out-of-state rate | Not eligible; use out-of-state rate |
| RAD — Radiology | Not eligible; use out-of-state rate | Not applicable |
ACC, AFL, AJS, ANT, ASL, BHS, BSA, CHP, COM, CRW, CSA, CSC, ECE, ECN, EDU, ENG, EXW, FYE, GEO, GRN, HIS, HUM, ICE, LAW, LDR, MAT, MGT, MKT, MXR, NTR, PHI, POS, PSY, REC, REL, SOC, SPA, STU, VGD, WEB
AHS 160, ART, BIO including AGS 103, CHM, DAN, ENV, FMA 139, GLG, MUS, PHE, PHY, REC, THR
AIT, AGC, AGE, AGS, AHS, AUT, AVT non-flight and air-control classes, BRW, CBT, CDT, CNC, CNT, CPD, CPT, CUL, EGR, ELT, EMA, EMS, EUT, FMA, FSC, HIM, HOS, HVA, IPT, MET, MTC, PHT, TDP, UAS, VEN, WFA, WLD
Beyond Tuition
Additional Costs and Services
Some courses and services carry charges beyond tuition. Review the applicable course, general, and meal-plan costs below.
Course Fees
These fees are associated with specific courses and are charged in addition to tuition.
| Course | Course fee |
|---|---|
| CDT 255 | $1,224.00 |
| ELT 271 | $25.00 |
| FSC 105 | $408.00 |
| GEO 103 and GEO 212 | $68.00 |
| MUS 101, 102, 201, and 202 | $303.00 |
| MUS 151, 152, 251, and 252 | $607.00 |
For fees not listed here, email the Registrar’s Office.
General Fees
General fees apply to selected services, transactions, tests, or student requests.
| Fee or service | Amount |
|---|---|
| Audit Fee — Credit Courses | Standard per-credit tuition rate |
| International Student Application Fee | $200.00 |
| ATI-TEAS Pre-Admission Nursing Fee | $90.00 |
| CLEP Testing, per test | $25.00 |
| Credit by Exam | $25.00 |
| Diploma Replacement | $15.00 |
| Graduation Fee | No fee |
| ID Replacement | $25.00 |
| Official Transcript | $10.00 |
| Late Payment-Plan Fee | $25.00 |
| Payment-Plan Setup Fee | $25.00 |
| Returned Check Fee | $25.00 |
| Proctoring, per test | $25.00 |
Fees are subject to change. Contact the Registrar’s Office for questions about charges not shown here.
Commuter Meal Plans
Commuter meal plans are available to students who do not live in a residence hall and to Yavapai College employees.
2 Meals per Week
$340 per semester
Approximately $10.00 per complete meal.
5 Meals per Week
$822 per semester
Approximately $9.67 per complete meal.
A complete meal includes soup, salad, entrée, sides, fountain drink, and dessert. Breakfast selections may vary.
Plans operate on a weekly declining balance. Unused meals do not roll over. Meals are counted Friday through Thursday, are not transferable, and may be used only for food prepared on site.
Meal plans are valid at The Eatery on the Prescott Campus.
For meal-plan, dietary, or medical-needs questions, call (928) 776-2227.
Financial Aid Planning
Estimated Cost of Attendance
Cost of Attendance is a financial-aid planning estimate. It is not the amount Yavapai College will bill you.
What the estimate includes: tuition and fees, books and supplies, housing and food, personal expenses, and transportation.
Your actual costs may vary based on enrollment, course selection, housing arrangements, transportation, and personal expenses.
Fall and Spring Resident Budget
| Expense | Off Campus | Living on Campus | VA Domicile or With Parent | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Time | Three-Quarter Time | Half Time | Less Than Half Time | Full Time | Full Time | Three-Quarter Time | Half Time | Less Than Half Time | |
| Tuition and Fees | $2,938 | $2,204 | $1,470 | $736 | $2,938 | $2,938 | $2,204 | $1,470 | $736 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $826 | $550 | $275 | $1,100 | $1,100 | $826 | $550 | $275 |
| Housing and Food | $13,606 | $13,606 | $13,606 | $0 | $11,180 | $6,702 | $6,702 | $6,072 | $0 |
| Personal Expenses | $2,792 | $2,792 | $2,792 | $0 | $2,792 | $2,792 | $2,792 | $2,792 | $0 |
| Transportation | $2,480 | $2,480 | $2,480 | $2,480 | $2,480 | $2,480 | $2,480 | $2,480 | $2,480 |
| Other | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Estimated Total | $22,916 | $21,908 | $20,898 | $3,491 | $20,490 | $16,012 | $15,004 | $13,364 | $3,491 |
One-Semester Resident Budget
| Expense | Off Campus | Living on Campus | VA Domicile or With Parent | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Time | Three-Quarter Time | Half Time | Less Than Half Time | Full Time | Full Time | Three-Quarter Time | Half Time | Less Than Half Time | |
| Tuition and Fees | $1,469 | $1,102 | $735 | $368 | $1,469 | $1,469 | $1,102 | $735 | $368 |
| Books and Supplies | $550 | $413 | $275 | $138 | $550 | $550 | $413 | $275 | $138 |
| Housing and Food | $6,803 | $6,803 | $6,803 | $0 | $5,590 | $3,351 | $3,351 | $3,036 | $0 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,396 | $1,396 | $1,396 | $0 | $1,396 | $1,396 | $1,396 | $1,396 | $0 |
| Transportation | $1,240 | $1,240 | $1,240 | $1,240 | $1,240 | $1,240 | $1,240 | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| Other | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Estimated Total | $11,458 | $10,954 | $10,449 | $1,746 | $10,245 | $8,006 | $7,502 | $6,682 | $1,746 |
Additional required costs may apply. Financial aid eligibility and award amounts are determined separately.
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Call (928) 776-2124 or email bursar@yc.edu.