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2025-2026 Tuition & Fees

Yavapai College is a great value in higher education. Tuition is based on state residency.


Tuition is due at the time of registration. Financial Aid and Payment Plans may be available. Please contact the Cashier at (928) 776-2124 or bursar@yc.edu for questions.

Fall 2025 – Summer 2026 In-State Tuition Rates (subject to change)

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In-state tuition rates by tier and course level (per credit hour).
Course Prefix 100–200 Level Rate (per hour) 300–400 Level Rate (per hour)
Tier 1 Tuition Rate
AFL, AJS, ANT, ASL, BHS, CHP, COM, CRW, CSA, CSC, ECE, EDU, ENG, EXW, FMA161, FYE, GEO, GRN, HIS, HUM, ICE, LAW, MAT, MXR, NTR, PHI, POS, PSY, REL, SOC, SPA, STU, VGD, WEB
$113.00 $169.00
Tier 2 Tuition Rate
ACC, AHS160, ART, BIO (incl. AGS103), BSA, CHM, DAN, ECN, ENV, FMA139, GEO103, GEO212, GLG, LDR, MGT, MKT, MUS*, REC*, PHE, PHY, THR
$131.00 $195.00
Tier 3 Tuition Rate
AIT, AGC, AGE, AGS, AHS, AUT, AVT (non-flight/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
$146.00 NA
Market Tuition Rates (per credit hour)
AVT – Aviation See AVT rates NA
GST – Gunsmithing $163.00 NA
LPN – Licensed Practical Nurse $203.00 NA
NSG – Nursing $203.00 $305.00
RAD – Radiology $203.00 NA

Courses ending in 198, 295, 296, 298, and 299 are charged the Standard Tuition Rate (excluding GST).

Some REC courses may have course fees based on trip location and cost.


Why spend over $2,000 for one class when you can save almost 90% by taking it at Yavapai?

Considering a four-year degree? Taking general education courses at Yavapai College can save you a considerable amount of money. View the tuition comparison graphic (PDF).

Sample tuition and fee comparison for one class at Arizona universities.
School Tuition Fees Total
Arizona State University (opens in new tab) $2,295.00 $157.00 $2,452.00
Northern Arizona University (opens in new tab) $2,283.00 $476.00 $2,759.00
University of Arizona (opens in new tab) $2,421.00 $302.21 $2,544.13
Yavapai College
School info retrieved 5/21/19
$273.00 $0.00 $273.00

Course Fees (subject to change)

Course fee amounts for select courses.
Item Fee
CDT255 course fee $1,285.00
FSC105 course fee $428.00
MUS101 course fee $319.00
MUS151/152 course fee $637.00

For fees not listed, email the Registrar’s Office.

Fees (subject to change)

General fees and amounts.
Item Fee
Audit Fee – Credit Courses Standard per-credit hour tuition rate
Application Fee – International Student $200.00
ATI-TEAS (Pre-Admission Nursing Fee) $90.00
CLEP (per test) $30.00
Credit By Exam (“Test Out”) $25.00
Diploma Replacement $35.00
Graduation Fee None
ID Replacement $25.00
Official Transcript $15.00
Payment – Late Plan Fee $25.00
Payment – Plan Setup Fee $25.00
Payment – Return Check Fee $25.00
Proctoring (per test) $50.00

For questions regarding fees, email the Registrar’s Office.

Fall 2025 – Summer 2026 Out-of-State Tuition Rates (subject to change)

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Out-of-state tuition rates
Course Prefix 100–200 Level Courses Rate (per hour) 300–400 Level Courses Rate (per hour)
Tier 1 Tuition Rate
AFL, AJS, ANT, ASL, BHS, CHP, COM, CRW, CSA, CSC, ECE, EDU, ENG, EXW, FYE, FMA161, GEO, GRN, HIS, HUM, ICE, LAW, MAT, MXR, NTR, PHI, POS, PSY, REL, SOC, SPA, STU, VGD, WEB $396.00 $452.00
Tier 2 Tuition Rate
ACC, AHS160, ART, BIO (incl. AGS103), BSA, CHM, DAN, ECN, ENV, FMA139, FMA161, GEO103, GEO212, GLG, LDR, MGT, MKT, MUS*, PHE, PHY, REC*, THR $414.00 $478.00
Tier 3 Tuition Rate
AIT, AGC, AGE, AGS, AHS, AUT, AVT (non-flight/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 $429.00 Not applicable
Market Tuition Rates (per credit hour)
AVT – Aviation See AVT rates Not applicable
GST – Gunsmithing $446.00 Not applicable
LPN – Licensed Practical Nurse $486.00 Not applicable
NSG – Nursing $486.00 $588.00
RAD – Radiology $486.00 Not applicable

Note: Courses (with any prefix) ending in 198, 295, 296, 298, and 299 (e.g., MUS198, ART295) are charged the “Standard Tuition Rate” (excluding GST).

Some REC courses may have course fees based on trip location/cost.

ART105, ART200, ART201, ART202, and ART203 are charged the “Standard Tuition Rate.”

MUS100/240/245 are charged the “Standard Tuition Rate”; MUS101/102/151/152/201/202/251/252 have course fees.

PHE100M/130H/150/151/152/153/154/157/168/200F/205/251/252 and CNT102/103 are charged the “Standard Tuition Rate.”

Fall 2025 – Summer 2026 Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Tuition Rates (subject to change)

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WUE tuition rates by course prefix
Course Prefix 100–200 Level Courses Rate (per hour) 300–400 Level Courses Rate (per hour)
Tier 1 Tuition Rate
AFL, AJS, ANT, ASL, BHS, CHP, COM, CRW, CSA, CSC, ECE, EDU, ENG, EXW, FMA161, FYE, GEO, GRN, HIS, HUM, ICE, LAW, MAT, MXR, NTR, PHI, POS, PSY, REL, SOC, SPA, STU, VGD, WEB $170.00 $252.00
Tier 2 Tuition Rate
ACC, AHS160, ART, BSA, BIO (incl. AGS103), CHM, DAN, ECN, ENV, FMA139, FMA161, GEO103, GEO212, GLG, LDR, MGT, MKT, MUS*, PHE, PHY, REC*, THR $197.00 $293.00
Tier 3 Tuition Rate
AIT, AGC, AGE, AGS, AHS, AUT, AVT (non-flight/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, PPT, TDP, UAS, VEN, WLD $219.00 Not applicable
Market Tuition Rates
AVT – Aviation Not eligible (see Out-of-State) Not applicable
GST – Gunsmithing Not eligible (see Out-of-State) Not applicable
LPN – Licensed Practical Nurse Not eligible (see Out-of-State) Not applicable
NSG – Nursing Not eligible (see Out-of-State) Not eligible (see Out-of-State)
RAD – Radiology Not eligible (see Out-of-State) Not applicable

Note: Courses (with any prefix) ending in 198, 295, 296, 298, and 299 (e.g., MUS198, ART295) are charged the “Standard Tuition Rate” (excluding GST).

Some REC courses may have course fees based on trip location/cost.

ART105, ART200, ART201, ART202, and ART203 are charged the “Standard Tuition Rate.”

MUS100/240/245 are charged the “Standard Tuition Rate”; MUS101/102/151/152/201/202/251/252 have course fees.

PHE100M/130H/150/151/152/153/154/157/168/200F/205/251/252 and CNT102/103 are charged the “Standard Tuition Rate.”

Commuter Meal Plans

  • 2 Meals per Week Plan – $401 per semester (about $12.53 per complete meal*)
  • 5 Meals per Week Plan – $970 per semester (about $12.13 per complete meal*)
  • *Complete meal includes soup, salad, entrée, sides, fountain drink, and dessert (varies for breakfast).

The Commuter Meal Plans are available to students (non-residence hall occupants only) and employees.

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Dietary questions or medical needs: (928) 776-2227

Financial Aid Cost of Attendance

2025–2026 Budget (Resident) — Fall & Spring
Item Off Campus Living on Campus VA Domicile or With Parent
Full Time Three-Quarter Time Half Time < Half Time Full Time Full Time Three-Quarter Time Half Time < Half Time
Tuition & Fees 3104 2328 1552 776 3104 3104 2328 1552 776
Books/Supplies 1022 766 512 256 1022 1022 766 512 256
Housing/Food 16612 16612 16612 16612 12180 6420 6420 6420 6420
Personal 3168 3168 3168 0 3168 3168 3168 3168 0
Transportation 1952 1952 1952 1952 976 1952 1952 1952 1952
Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 25858 24826 23796 19596 20450 15666 14634 13604 9404
Other: additional costs may apply.
2025–2026 Budget (Resident) — One Semester
Item Off Campus Living on Campus VA Domicile or With Parent
Full Time Three-Quarter Time Half Time < Half Time Full Time Full Time Three-Quarter Time Half Time < Half Time
Tuition & Fees 1552 1164 776 388 1552 1552 1164 776 388
Books/Supplies 511 383 256 128 511 511 383 256 128
Housing/Food 8306 8306 8306 8306 6090 3210 3210 3210 3210
Personal 1584 1584 1584 0 1584 1584 1584 1584 0
Transportation 976 976 976 976 488 976 976 976 976
Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 12929 12413 11898 9798 10225 7833 7317 6802 4702
Other: additional costs may apply.

Previous and Future Tuition Rates

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