Undergraduate Cost & Aid
Understanding Your College Costs
Your University of Arizona education is a smart investment that will pay you back for a lifetime. Learn more about the costs of attendance and how financial aid works when pursuing your bachelor’s degree as a student at our main campus.
Estimating Your Cost of Attendance
Tuition, books, housing, and more – there’s a lot that goes into paying for college that families should keep in mind when planning for the years ahead.
Factors such as residency, student type, financial aid eligibility, and other individual circumstances can affect the total cost of attendance, meaning costs will vary from student to student. Incoming first-year students are expected to live on campus (with some exemptions available) and purchase of a meal plan may also be required.
The chart below shows estimated amounts for informational purposes only and are based on 2026-2026 figures. Your actual costs may differ.
Unsure if you qualify for Arizona Resident Status for tuition purposes? Here’s the fine print
Arizona Residents
Estimated Tuition and Fees: $13,900
Housing and Food: $17,770
Books and Course Materials: $600
Travel and Miscellaneous Expenses: $5,000
Estimated annual cost: $37,270
Non-Arizona Residents
Estimated Tuition and Fees: $44,400
Housing and Food: $17,770
Books and Course Materials: $600
Travel and Miscellaneous Expenses: $5,000
Estimated annual cost: $67,770
Financial Aid FAQs
Most students at the University of Arizona use some combination of gift aid, self-help aid, and out-of-pocket savings to fund their education.
A. Gift Aid
Gift aid includes scholarships and grants – money for college that doesn’t need to be repaid. This kind of aid can be merit-based or need-based and comes from a variety of sources.
Learn About Scholarships Learn About Grants
B. Self-Help Aid
Self-help aid options include Federal Work-Study and Federal Direct Student Loans. Students who accept and use self-help options are committing to either working while attending school and/or repaying loans borrowed as a student to supplement other financial aid and savings to pay for educational expenses.
Self-help aid includes loans, which require repayment over a set amount of time and usually with interest. Most federal loans have a six-month grace period, giving you time to land a job after graduation before your first payment is due.
Self-help aid also includes Federal Work-Study, a financial aid program that provides part-time jobs for students who are determined eligible by the FAFSA form. The program encourages community service work and work related to your course of study.
Your financial aid offer will be included when you receive your admission decision.
If you live in the U.S. then yes, we strongly encourage you to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. This is how millions of students across the U.S. access federal aid to fund their college education. There is no cost to complete your FAFSA form – all you need are a few financial documents.
FAFSA Form Opens October 1
Use Arizona School Code: 001083
Merit Scholarships
When you apply for admission, you’ll automatically be reviewed for merit scholarship eligibility. We encourage all students to submit their application as early as possible to maximize their opportunity to be considered for merit aid.
Understanding Financial Aid
Financial aid can help make your education more affordable by reducing the amount you and your family pay out of pocket. Depending on your eligibility, financial aid may include scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study opportunities.
More Scholarships Await Once You’re Admitted
Admitted students can tap into even more scholarship opportunities thanks to Scholarship Universe, our scholarship-matching tool for University of Arizona students. Every year, Scholarship University connects Wildcats to millions of dollars in internal and external scholarships.
Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid (OSFA)
Review types of aid and discover more resources available by connecting with the Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid.
Request Information
Contact our admissions and financial aid offices if you still have questions.