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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
2023–2024 Tuition and Fees
Review tuition rates, general fees, commuter meal plans, and estimated Cost of Attendance for Fall 2023 through Summer 2024.
Tuition is due at registration.
Financial aid and payment plans may be available. Review Financial Aid or contact the Cashier at (928) 776-2124.
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In-State Tuition
In-state rates are charged per credit hour and vary by course type.
| Tuition category | Rate per credit hour |
|---|---|
| Standard Tuition Rate | $103.00 |
| Laboratory Course Rate | $119.00 |
| Career and Technical Course Rate | $132.00 |
| Bachelor of Science in Business Rate | $155.00 |
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing Rate | $252.00 |
| Market tuition programs | |
| AVT — Aviation | View AVT rates |
| CDT — Commercial Driver Training | $210.00 |
| FSC 105 — Fire Science Academy | $149.00 |
| GST — Gunsmithing | $141.00 |
| NSG — Nursing | $168.00 |
| RAD — Radiology | $177.00 |
ACC, AJS, ANT, ASL, BHS, BSA, CHP, COM, CRW, CSA, CSC, DAN, ECE, ECN, EDU, ENG, EXW, FMA 161, FYE, GEO, GRN, HIS, HUM, ICE, LAW, LDR, MAT, MGT, NTR, PHI, POS, PSY, REL, SOC, SPA, STU, THR, VGD, WEB
AHS 160, ART, BIO including AGS 103, CHM, ENV, FMA 139, GEO 103, GEO 212, GLG, MUS, REC, PHE, PHY
AIT, AGC, AGE, AGS, AHS, AUT, AVT non-flight and air-control classes, BRW, CBT, CNC, CNT, CPD, CUL, EGR, ELT, EMA, EMS, FMA, FSC, HIM, HOS, HVA, IPT, MET, MTC, PHT, PPT, TDP, UAS, VEN, WLD
Bachelor of Science in Business: 300- and 400-level ACC, BSA, LDR, and MGT courses.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing: 300- and 400-level NSG courses.
- Courses ending in 198, 295, 296, 298, and 299 use the Standard Tuition Rate, excluding GST.
- Some REC courses may have additional fees based on trip location and cost.
- ART 105, 200, 201, 202, and 203 use the Standard Tuition Rate.
- MUS 100, 240, and 245 use the Standard Tuition Rate.
- Selected MUS courses carry separate course fees.
- Selected PHE courses and CNT 102 and 103 use the Standard Tuition Rate.
Non-Arizona Residents
Out-of-State Tuition
Out-of-state rates vary by course type and total enrolled credit hours.
Students enrolled in 1–6 credit hours pay a different per-credit rate than students enrolled in 7 or more credit hours.
| Tuition category | 1–6 credit hours | 7 or more credit hours |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Tuition Rate | $147.00 | $377.00 |
| Laboratory Course Rate | $163.00 | $393.00 |
| Career and Technical Course Rate | $176.00 | $406.00 |
| Bachelor of Science in Business Rate | $429.00 | $429.00 |
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing Rate | $526.00 | $526.00 |
| Market tuition programs | ||
| AVT — Aviation | View AVT rates | View AVT rates |
| CDT — Commercial Driver Training | $254.00 | $484.00 |
| FSC 105 — Fire Science Academy | $193.00 | $423.00 |
| GST — Gunsmithing | $185.00 | $415.00 |
| NSG — Nursing | $212.00 | $442.00 |
| RAD — Radiology | $221.00 | $451.00 |
Standard: ACC, AJS, ANT, ASL, BHS, BSA, CHP, COM, CRW, CSA, CSC, DAN, ECE, ECN, EDU, ENG, EXW, FYE, GEO, GRN, HIS, HUM, ICE, LAW, LDR, MAT, MGT, NTR, PHI, POS, PSY, REC, REL, SOC, SPA, STU, THR, VGD, WEB
Laboratory: AHS 160, ART, BIO including AGS 103, CHM, ENV, FMA 139, GEO 103, GEO 212, GLG, MUS, PHE, PHY, REC
Career and Technical: AIT, AGC, AGE, AGS, AHS, AUT, AVT non-flight and air-control classes, BRW, CBT, 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 WUE eligible.
| Tuition category | Rate per credit hour |
|---|---|
| Standard Tuition Rate | $155.00 |
| Laboratory Course Rate | $179.00 |
| Career and Technical Course Rate | $197.00 |
| Bachelor of Science in Business Rate | $232.00 |
| Market tuition programs | |
| AVT — Aviation | Not eligible; use out-of-state rate |
| CDT — Commercial Driver Training | Not eligible; use out-of-state rate |
| FSC 105 — Fire Science Academy | Not eligible; use out-of-state rate |
| GST — Gunsmithing | Not eligible; use out-of-state rate |
| NSG — Nursing | Not eligible; use out-of-state rate |
| RAD — Radiology | Not eligible; use out-of-state rate |
Standard: ACC, AJS, ANT, ASL, BHS, BSA, CHP, COM, CRW, CSA, CSC, DAN, ECE, ECN, EDU, ENG, EXW, FYE, GEO, GRN, HIS, HUM, ICE, LAW, LDR, MAT, MGT, NTR, PHI, POS, PSY, REC, REL, SOC, SPA, STU, THR, VGD, WEB
Laboratory: AHS 160, ART, BIO including AGS 103, CHM, ENV, FMA 139, GEO 103, GEO 212, GLG, MUS, PHE, PHY, REC
Career and Technical: AIT, AGC, AGE, AGS, AHS, AUT, AVT non-flight and air-control classes, BRW, CBT, CNC, CNT, CPD, CPT, CUL, EGR, ELT, EMA, EMS, FMA, FSC, HIM, HOS, HVA, IPT, MET, MTC, PHT, TDP, UAS, VEN, WFA, WLD
Beyond Tuition
Additional Costs and Services
General service fees and commuter meal-plan costs are listed below. Some courses may also carry separate instructional or travel fees.
General Fees
| 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 |
For fees not listed here, email the Registrar’s Office.
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
$309 per semester
Approximately $9.09 per complete meal.
5 Meals per Week
$747 per semester
Approximately $8.79 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.
During 2023–2024, meal plans were valid at the Rider Diner 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.
Actual costs vary based on enrollment, course selection, housing, 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 | $2,838 | $2,130 | $1,420 | $710 | $2,838 | $2,838 | $2,130 | $1,420 | $710 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $826 | $550 | $275 | $1,100 | $1,100 | $826 | $550 | $275 |
| Housing and Food | $13,210 | $13,210 | $13,210 | $0 | $10,706 | $6,506 | $6,506 | $6,506 | $0 |
| Personal Expenses | $2,710 | $2,710 | $2,710 | $0 | $2,710 | $2,710 | $2,710 | $2,710 | $0 |
| Transportation | $2,408 | $2,408 | $2,408 | $2,408 | $2,408 | $2,408 | $2,408 | $2,408 | $2,408 |
| Estimated Total | $22,266 | $21,284 | $20,298 | $3,393 | $19,762 | $15,562 | $14,580 | $13,594 | $3,393 |
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 | $1,419 | $1,065 | $710 | $355 | $1,419 | $1,419 | $1,065 | $710 | $355 |
| Books and Supplies | $550 | $413 | $275 | $138 | $550 | $550 | $413 | $275 | $138 |
| Housing and Food | $6,605 | $6,605 | $6,605 | $0 | $5,378 | $3,253 | $3,253 | $3,253 | $0 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,355 | $1,355 | $1,355 | $0 | $1,355 | $1,355 | $1,355 | $1,355 | $0 |
| Transportation | $1,204 | $1,204 | $1,204 | $1,204 | $1,204 | $1,204 | $1,204 | $1,204 | $1,204 |
| Estimated Total | $11,133 | $10,642 | $10,149 | $1,697 | $9,906 | $7,781 | $7,290 | $6,797 | $1,697 |
Financial aid eligibility and award amounts are determined separately.
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