By keeping tuition low, the College ensures that many residents can access transformative, affordable education
Yavapai Community College continues to be one of the best values in Arizona’s higher education landscape. By maintaining some of the lowest tuition rates in the state, the College ensures that many residents can access affordable, high-quality education. This commitment makes college attainable for many individuals, and empowers them with the tools and opportunities needed to transform their lives, support their families, and contribute meaningfully to their communities.
In a press release dated May 27, 2025, the Community College listed what it considered several of its highlights. They included the following claims:
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- YC’s base tuition rate is $113 per credit hour, and YC has no fees, making the tuition price the third lowest in the state of Arizona
- Full-time students receive a discount and only pay $1,356 for a 15-credit semester
- Yavapai College tuition is 80% below the Arizona public university average for full-time students, saving students approximately $9,000 per year in tuition and fees alone
- YC’s tuition is 36% below the national community college average for full-time students and 23% below the national community college average for part-time students
- YC’s cost per student is at the national community college average
- 65% of YC programs lead to a living wage job
- YC now offers four bachelor’s degrees, including a Bachelor of Science in Business, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, and a 92-credit Bachelor of Applied Science in Business
- In addition to the full-time student discount, YC offers a dual-enrollment discount for high school students at $10 per credit, a concurrent enrollment discount for high school students at 50% off online classes, and a senior citizen discount at 50% off credit classes.
You may read the complete press release at https://www.yc.edu/v6/news/2025/05/tax.html.