TUCSON, Ariz. — The University of Arizona plans to freeze tuition and mandatory fees for every undergraduate and graduate student starting in fall 2027. For many families, this means one less cost to worry about.
Who Gets the Freeze
For in-state undergraduates, tuition has already been flat for several years. By fall 2027, resident undergraduate tuition will have stayed the same for four straight years.
This time, the freeze goes further. For the first time, it will also cover out-of-state undergraduates and all graduate students. That means no U of A student in these groups will see a tuition or fee increase next year.
Who Is Not Included
The freeze does not apply to the university’s medical school or its College of Veterinary Medicine. Students in those programs will see tuition increases next fiscal year.
How Much In-State Students Will Pay
Under the proposal, in-state undergraduates would pay $12,168 in tuition plus $1,738 in mandatory fees, for a total of $13,906. These are the same rates as in 2026-27.
The proposal also plans to keep housing and meal plan rates flat.
Still Needs Final Approval
The plan is not final yet. The Arizona Board of Regents is expected to review the full tuition, fee, housing and meal plan proposal at its November meeting.
University leaders said the freeze is part of a larger plan to make college more affordable. Provost Patricia Prelock said it goes along with efforts to admit students who are ready for the university’s academic challenges and support them until they graduate.
The university also said it will revise its merit aid to better serve in-state students.
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