international students

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.

$34,103/yr

Nonresident tuition and fees 2023-24

87%

ASU undergraduate students receive some level of financial assistance in fall 2022

86%

ASU first-year retention rate
(2022)

16,600

Incoming first-year students
(fall 2023)

3.42

Average incoming first-year student's high school GPA

65%

of first-year students receive merit scholarships

Financial aid programs for nonresidents

49%

tuition

New American University President’s and Provost’s Awards

  • Valued at $14,500 to $16,500 per year.

Learn more about NAMU.

31%

covered

Academic Achievement, University and Dean’s Awards

  • Valued at $8,000 to $12,500 per year.

More information for nonresidents.

45%

covered

Western Undergraduate Exchange Program

  • Valued at $12,500 to $16,500 per year.

Learn more about WUE.

Nonresident first-year
2023 – 2024 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 $31,450
Undergraduate College Fees* $1,910
Student initiated fees $743
On-campus housing and food $14,718
Books, course materials, supplies and equipment $1,320
Travel $1,536
Personal $2,200
Total $53,877

*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.

To see total cost of attendance, visit tuition.asu.edu/cost.

Lauren G

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. The FAFSA is officially open for 2024-25! The new FAFSA is a simplified and streamlined experience years in the making. Many students are ready to get started and will be completing their FAFSA this month, so If you experience a pause, or can't log in please just wait a few hours or set a reminder for the next day to jump back in with your FSA ID and complete the application. For more questions go to studentaid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa/filling-out or call 1-800-4-FED-AID. If you experience expected issues or challenges, please visit this webpage for a helpful list of known issues and ways to troubleshoot.

File your FAFSA 

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.

Students working out at the ASU rec center

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.

View open positions

Financial support programs for nonresidents

ASU encourages out-of-state students to consider participating in these cost-cutting programs.