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Arizona State University cost of attendance

Studying abroad is a big investment, so you need to plan ahead. In addition to paying for tuition, you must have funds to cover the full cost of attending a university in the USA. The information on this page will help you better understand these expenses.

Proof of finances

You must receive a Certificate of Eligibility – also known as “Form I-20” – to apply for your US study visa. To issue your I-20, ASU must have proof (usually a bank statement or sponsorship letter) that you have funding available to cover costs at least 1 year, including tuition, fees and living expenses.

View the tables below to see current estimated expenses by program, and the financial guarantee forms to see the minimum funds required as an international student.

All costs in US dollars for the 2021-22 academic year.

Undergraduate degree estimated expenses

Your actual annual cost of attendance will depend on your program of study. All costs in US dollars for the 2022-23 academic year.

Living on campusPhoenix area campusesASU at Lake Havasu
Tuition $32,760*$10,784
Standard university fees$640$180
Undergraduate college fee$0–$1,850$0–$1,850
Health insurance$2,765$2,765
Books and supplies$1,320$1,320
Housing and meals$16,091$14,706
Travel$1,536$1,536
Personal$2,200$2,200
Estimated total expenses$59,162–$61,012$35,341–$37,191
*First and second year students in the Polytechnic School and New College receive a 10% discount on tuition.

Undergraduate pathway

Your actual tuition will depend on the duration of your pathway program.
The Statement of Financial Guarantee letter that you have to submit with your Pathways application must show a minimum of $29,000.

Graduate degree estimated expenses

Your actual annual cost of attendance will depend on your program of study. All costs in US dollars for the 2022-23 academic year.

Living on campus Estimated costs
Base tuition (18 credits)* $26,460
Standard university fees$900
Health insurance$2,765
Books and supplies$1,062
Housing and meals (off-campus)$17,771
Transportation$3,352
Personal$4,363
Estimated total costs$56,674
*Tuition cost is based on 12-credits per semester over an academic year (2 semesters). See the fees and dates page for estimates of total program tuition. The financial guarantee form below includes costs by some academic college.

Financial guarantee forms

These forms shows the minimum amounts required for the I-20.

Accommodation costs

The table below shows on-campus housing prices per year:

CampusFirst year undergraduate rate (US$)Transfer and graduate student rate (US$)
Downtown Phoenix10,116–14,89410,116–14,894
Polytechnic4,636–10,6608,860–10,144
Tempe6,810–19,8748,094–19,784
West7,338–9,5408,010–9,540
Lake Havasu6,550–11,840n/a
2022-23 rates shown are in US dollars, per semester. Exact fees vary based on your chosen housing option and meal plan.

All first year students are required to take a meal plan: costs range between $1,650 and $3,015 per semester.