Cost of college and financial aid for nonresident transfer students
Out-of-state transfer student tuition cost
You’re on your way to finishing your bachelor’s degree and ASU can help you get to the finish line with our affordable tuition rate and financial aid award packages.
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 pay, please see the ASU tuition calculator.
$37,297/yr
Nonresident tuition and fees 2025-26
87%
ASU students receive some level of financial assistance in fall 2022
85%
ASU first-year retention rate
(2023)
19,400+
Transfer students
(2021, on campus and online)
33.5%
First-generation undergraduate students
34%
Undergraduates receive Pell Grants
Nonresident transfer student 2025–2026 expenses
As a nonresident, or out-of-state, transfer 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 needs and 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 | $34,014 |
| Tuition surcharge | $350 |
| Undergraduate College Fees* | $2,130 |
| Student initiated fees | $803 |
| On-campus housing and food | $17,754 |
| Books, course materials, supplies and equipment | $1,320 |
| Travel | $1,650 |
Applying for scholarships
Nonresident transfer student scholarships
You can receive scholarships for various reasons — GPA, residency status, accomplishments and more. Discover which ones you’re eligible for and apply.
Academic program scholarships
You can search for scholarships through your ASU college, school or academic department. The amount of the scholarships and eligibility requirements vary, and awards are generally limited to only those students pursuing a degree in a particular academic program.
New American University Transfer Scholarship
ASU offers the New American University Transfer Scholarship for nonresident transfer students who meet high academic standards and have a financial need. Students should submit an application for admission and have a completed FAFSA on file by May 1 for fall or Oct. 1 for spring for priority consideration.
Updates on FAFSA and your financial aid
ASU extends our support to all students and families who rely on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid to achieve their education goals. FAFSA delays may have created additional uncertainty for you and your family during your college decision-making process. As we await FAFSA data from the federal government, we can assure you that ASU will not allow FAFSA delays to prevent you from receiving financial aid for which you qualify. And, if you haven’t already, please file your FAFSA as soon as possible to prevent any further delays.
After filing the FAFSA, check your email and the Priority Tasks in My ASU often — this is where you’ll be notified if ASU needs additional documentation to verify your FAFSA. Students starting ASU in the spring who have already submitted a FAFSA for the year should add ASU to their FAFSA. ASU’s Federal School Code is 001081.
Student employment
More than 11,000 students work for ASU as part-time employees or in a Federal Work-Study job to help pay for college and personal costs. Working on campus offers opportunities to meet other students, enhance your network of contacts and build your resume.
Financial support programs for nonresident transfer students
You're encouraged to take advantage of the following programs designed to help lower the cost of attending college out of state.
ASU WUE program
Residents of Western states (other than Arizona) may enroll in the Western Undergraduate Exchange at a tuition rate of 150 percent of Arizona base resident tuition, plus all applicable fees for fall and spring terms only. WUE programs are limited to select majors at the Downtown Phoenix, Polytechnic and West Valley campuses. See the complete list of participating programs.