Cost of college and financial aid for out-of-state first-year students
First-year out-of-state tuition cost
College is a wise investment in your future. Through a competitive tuition rate, financial aid opportunities and other ASU scholarship awards, ASU can help make that investment more cost-effective for you.
Please note that everyone’s net tuition cost is specific to their own circumstances and will be different for each person. To get an idea of what you can expect to please see the ASU tuition calculator.
$39,262/yr
Nonresident tuition and fees 2026-27
85%
ASU undergraduate students receive some level of financial assistance in fall 2024
85%
ASU first-year retention rate
(2024)
Financial aid programs for nonresidents
New American University President’s and Provost’s Awards
- Valued at $15,500 to $17,500 per year.
Academic Achievement, University and Dean’s Awards
- Valued at $10,000 to $13,500 per year.
More information for nonresidents.
Nonresident first-year
2026 – 2027 expenses
As a first-year, out-of-state student, you'll pay ASU for tuition and fees, on-campus housing, and meals. Books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses will vary depending on your spending choices and should be budgeted into your college expenses. To get an estimate of what your costs might look like after financial aid, check out ASU's Net Price Calculator.
| Base tuition | $35,715 |
| Tuition surcharge | $350 |
| Advanced Technology Fee | $200 |
| Undergraduate College Fees* | $2,190 |
| Student initiated fees | $807 |
| On-campus housing and food** | $18,819 |
| Books, course materials, supplies and equipment | $1,320 |
| Travel | $1,650 |
| Personal | $2,343 |
| Total | $63,394 |
*This represents the highest possible undergraduate college fee. View your actual undergraduate college fee by plugging your program of study into ASU's tuition estimator.
**Estimated on-campus housing and food for Tempe campus.
To see total cost of attendance, visit tuition.asu.edu/cost.
The scholarship I got from ASU made my out-of-state tuition about equivalent to what it would have cost in California to go to school. Also, being able to graduate in four years was important to me — ASU guaranteed that, while the California schools I was considering could not.
Lauren G. Marketing major from California
Applying for scholarships
Applying for financial aid
To receive federal financial aid (grants, loans and work-study), you must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid each year.
Once you submit your FAFSA, check your Priority Actions box in My ASU regularly to be sure that ASU does not need any additional documents from you in order to verify your FAFSA. All requests will be listed in My ASU or sent to your ASU email.
Getting a job
Working part time on campus is a great way to help pay for college, meet new people and gain experience. Jobs on campus are conveniently located and come with the flexibility necessary to study for exams and get your schoolwork done. Check out the different types of positions available.
Financial support programs for nonresidents
ASU encourages out-of-state students to consider participating in these cost-cutting programs.