Senior Citizen Discount
Eligible Arizona residents age 65 or older may receive a 50% tuition discount on qualifying courses.
Review Senior Discount2026-2027 Tuition & Fees
Yavapai College is a great value in higher education. Tuition is based on state residency.
Yavapai College
2026–2027 Tuition and Fees
Review tuition rates, course and general fees, meal plans, and estimated Cost of Attendance for Fall 2026 through Summer 2027.
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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Tuition discount opportunities
Eligibility requirements vary. Review each program before registering or making payment arrangements.
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Review eligibility and participation requirements for the 2026–2027 full-time student tuition discount.
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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 | $116.00 | $174.00 |
| Tier 2 | $134.00 | $201.00 |
| Tier 3 | $209.00 | $314.00 |
| Market tuition programs | ||
| AVT — Aviation | View AVT rates | Not applicable |
| GST — Gunsmithing | $168.00 | Not applicable |
| HVA — Heating, Cooling, and Air Conditioning | $175.00 | Not applicable |
| VEN — Viticulture | $175.00 | Not applicable |
Additional fees may apply. Some AVT, CDT, FSC, MUS, and REC courses have separate course fees. Review Course Fees before registering.
ANT, ASL, CHP, COM, ENG, FYE, HIS, HUM, MAT, PHI, POS, PSY, REL, SOC, SPA, STU
ACC, AFL, AGC, AGE, AGS, AIM, AIT, AJS, ART, AUT, AVT 122, AVT 123, AVT 124, AVT 260, BHS, BIO, BSA, CBT, CDT, CHM, CNC, CNT, CPD, CSA, CSC, CUL, DAN, DES, ECE, ECN, EDU, EGR, ELT, ENT, ENV, EUT, EXW, FMA, FSC, GEO, GLG, IPT, LAW, LDR, MET, MGT, MKT, MSL, MTC, MUS, MXR, NTR, PHE, PHY, PUB, REC, TDP, THR, UAS, VGD, WLD
AHS, DMS, EMS, ICE, IHF, IHM, IHR, LPN, NSG, RAD
Non-Arizona Residents
Out-of-State Tuition
Out-of-state rates are charged per credit hour and vary by course tier and course level.
| Tuition category | 100–200-level courses | 300–400-level courses |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | $299.00 | $356.00 |
| Tier 2 | $317.00 | $383.00 |
| Tier 3 | $391.00 | $464.00 |
| Market tuition programs | ||
| AVT — Aviation | View AVT rates | Not applicable |
| GST — Gunsmithing | $351.00 | Not applicable |
| HVA — Heating, Cooling, and Air Conditioning | $358.00 | Not applicable |
| VEN — Viticulture | $358.00 | Not applicable |
Additional fees may apply. Some AVT, CDT, FSC, MUS, and REC courses have separate course fees. Review Course Fees before registering.
ANT, ASL, CHP, COM, ENG, FYE, HIS, HUM, MAT, PHI, POS, PSY, REL, SOC, SPA, STU
ACC, AFL, AGC, AGE, AGS, AIM, AIT, AJS, ART, AUT, AVT 122, AVT 123, AVT 124, AVT 260, BHS, BIO, BSA, CBT, CDT, CHM, CNC, CNT, CPD, CSA, CSC, CUL, DAN, DES, ECE, ECN, EDU, EGR, ELT, ENT, ENV, EUT, EXW, FMA, FSC, GEO, GLG, IPT, LAW, LDR, MET, MGT, MKT, MSL, MTC, MUS, MXR, NTR, PHE, PHY, PUB, REC, TDP, THR, UAS, VGD, WLD
AHS, DMS, EMS, ICE, IHF, IHM, IHR, LPN, NSG, RAD
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. Tier 3 and market tuition programs are not eligible for WUE rates.
| Tuition category | 100–200-level courses | 300–400-level courses |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | $174.00 | $258.00 |
| Tier 2 | $201.00 | $299.00 |
| Tier 3 | Not eligible; use out-of-state rate | Not eligible; use out-of-state rate |
| Market tuition programs | ||
| AVT — Aviation | Not eligible; use out-of-state rate | Not eligible |
| GST — Gunsmithing | Not eligible; use out-of-state rate | Not eligible |
| HVA — Heating, Cooling, and Air Conditioning | Not eligible; use out-of-state rate | Not eligible |
| VEN — Viticulture | Not eligible; use out-of-state rate | Not eligible |
ANT, ASL, CHP, COM, ENG, FYE, HIS, HUM, MAT, PHI, POS, PSY, REL, SOC, SPA, STU
ACC, AFL, AGC, AGE, AGS, AIM, AIT, AJS, ART, AUT, AVT 122, AVT 123, AVT 124, AVT 260, BHS, BIO, BSA, CBT, CDT, CHM, CNC, CNT, CPD, CSA, CSC, CUL, DAN, DES, ECE, ECN, EDU, EGR, ELT, ENT, ENV, EUT, EXW, FMA, FSC, GEO, GLG, IPT, LAW, LDR, MET, MGT, MKT, MSL, MTC, MUS, MXR, NTR, PHE, PHY, PUB, REC, TDP, THR, UAS, VGD, WLD
Tier 3: AHS, DMS, EMS, ICE, IHF, IHM, IHR, LPN, NSG, RAD
Market tuition: AVT, GST, HVA, and VEN
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 |
|---|---|
| AHS 295 | $119.00 |
| CDT 255 | $1,349.00 |
| FSC 105 | $449.00 |
| MUS 101 | $335.00 |
| MUS 151 and MUS 152 | $669.00 |
| AJS 295 — NARTA out-of-county fee | $1,000.00 |
For fees not listed here, or for questions about course fees, 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 | $65.00 |
| International Student Application Fee | $200.00 |
| AVT Cancellation Fee | $265.00 |
| ATI-TEAS Pre-Admission Nursing Fee | $90.00 |
| CLEP Testing, per test | $30.00 |
| Credit by Exam | $25.00 |
| Diploma Replacement | $35.00 |
| Graduation Fee | No fee |
| ID Replacement | $25.00 |
| Official Transcript | $15.00 |
| Late Payment-Plan Fee | $25.00 |
| Voluntary Payment-Plan Setup Fee | $25.00 |
| Involuntary Payment-Plan Setup Fee | $50.00 |
| Returned Check Fee | $25.00 |
| Proctoring, per test | $50.00 |
| Residence Hall Application Fee | $200.00 |
| Residence Hall Lockout Charge | $25.00 |
Fees are subject to change. Some administrative fees may be nonrefundable.
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
$461 per semester
Approximately $14.41 per complete meal.
5 Meals per Week
$1,116 per semester
Approximately $13.95 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 | $3,200 | $2,400 | $1,600 | $800 | $3,200 | $3,200 | $2,400 | $1,600 | $800 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,022 | $766 | $512 | $256 | $1,022 | $1,022 | $766 | $512 | $256 |
| Housing and Food | $17,060 | $17,060 | $17,060 | $17,060 | $13,164 | $6,594 | $6,594 | $6,594 | $6,594 |
| Personal Expenses | $3,254 | $3,254 | $3,254 | $0 | $3,254 | $3,254 | $3,254 | $3,254 | $0 |
| Transportation | $2,004 | $2,004 | $2,004 | $2,004 | $1,002 | $2,004 | $2,004 | $2,004 | $2,004 |
| Other | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Estimated Total | $26,540 | $25,484 | $24,430 | $20,120 | $21,642 | $16,074 | $15,018 | $13,964 | $9,654 |
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 | $1,600 | $1,200 | $800 | $400 | $1,600 | $1,600 | $1,200 | $800 | $400 |
| Books and Supplies | $511 | $383 | $256 | $128 | $511 | $511 | $383 | $256 | $128 |
| Housing and Food | $8,530 | $8,530 | $8,530 | $8,530 | $6,582 | $3,297 | $3,297 | $3,297 | $3,297 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,627 | $1,627 | $1,627 | $0 | $1,627 | $1,627 | $1,627 | $1,627 | $0 |
| Transportation | $1,002 | $1,002 | $1,002 | $1,002 | $501 | $1,002 | $1,002 | $1,002 | $1,002 |
| Other | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Estimated Total | $13,270 | $12,742 | $12,215 | $10,060 | $10,821 | $8,037 | $7,509 | $6,982 | $4,827 |
Additional costs may apply. Financial aid eligibility and award amounts are determined separately.
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