Arizona State University tuition and dates
Costs are a key factor in any decision to invest in a university education. Here you’ll find an overview of the types of fees for students at ASU and information regarding important deadlines.
Students must consider the following costs:
- Tuition: the cost of your classes, and likely the most expensive element of your education
- Student housing: the cost of your room while living in Arizona
- Meal plan: the cost of your access to campus dining as an ASU student
- Program and service fees: the cost of instruction above the base tuition amount
- Student services fees: the cost of access to facilities and services designed to enrich the student experience
- Health insurance: the cost of health-care coverage while enrolled as a student at ASU
- Books, course materials, supplies and equipment: the cost of course-related textbooks, workbooks and other classroom and/or lab materials
- Personal expenses: spending money for expenses while living in Arizona, including local travel, groceries, restaurants and more
Cost of tuition
Often, the most expensive investment in your education abroad is tuition, which pays for all your classes while enrolled at ASU. Tuition prices vary by campus and program.
Tuition costs for undergraduate students (2023–24)
| Undergraduate degree program | Length | Tuition and program fees |
| Undergraduate degree at Fulton Schools of Engineering on Polytechnic campus | 4 years | $32,870 per year |
| Undergraduate degree in New College on West campus | 4 years | $30,960 per year |
| All other undergraduate degrees at Downtown Phoenix, Polytechnic, Tempe or West campuses | 4 years | $34,398–$36,308 per year |
| Undergraduate degree at ASU at Lake Havasu | 4 years | $11,324–$13,234 per year |
| ASU-USA Pathways | 4 months (1 semester) | $15,497–$16,930 |
| ASU-USA Pathways | 12 months (3 semesters) | $40,432–$41,431 |
| English Language Program (on-campus) | 6 levels: 8 weeks each | $2,950 per level |
| English Language Program (online) | 6 levels: 8 weeks each | $2,800 per level |
Tuition costs for graduate students (2023–24)
| Degree program | Length | Tuition and program fees |
| Master’s degree from W. P. Carey School of Business | 9,12 or 16 months | $53,180–$91,770 (full program) |
| MBA from W. P. Carey School of Business | 21 months | $105,011 (full program) |
| Master of Global Management degree (from Thunderbird School) | 21 months | $70,000 (full program) |
| Master’s degree from Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering | 1–2 years | $47,568–$52,662 (full program) |
| Master of Laws (LLM) degree | 2 semesters | $53,794 (full program) |
| Master’s degrees from other graduate schools (based on 12 credits per semester) | 12–30 months (24–60 credits) | From $37,044 per academic year |
| English Language Program (on-campus) | 6 levels: 8 weeks each | $2,950 per level |
| English Language Program (online) | 6 levels: 8 weeks each | $2,800 per level |
Additional costs
When you attend ASU, you’ll also need to cover other costs, such as your student housing, meal plan, university fees and books and class materials, as well as some spending money for travel and activities.
Student housing
Prices for on-campus student housing will vary from campus to campus. Undergraduates are expected to live on campus for their first year as an ASU undergraduate student. Student housing is also available for graduate students, though it is not guaranteed.
Housing costs per year (2023–24)
| Location | Price range |
| Phoenix area campuses | $4,868–$20,738 |
| ASU at Lake Havasu | $6,684–$8,172 |
Food and meal plans
There are a range of dining options and meal plans available for ASU students, and costs will vary based on the campus where you live and the meal plan you select. The maximum amounts shown in the table below are for “unlimited” meal plans.
| Location | Price range (2023–24) |
| Standard on-campus Meal Plans | $3,480–$6,360 |
| Meal Plan at Lake Havasu | $5,680 |
Program and service fees
Depending on which ASU campus and program you join, university fees will differ accordingly. Below are fee ranges for 2023–24.
- Undergraduate College fee: $0–$1,910
- Undergraduate student services fees: $183–$743
- Graduate program fee: $0–$26,250
- Graduate student services fees: $1,013
- Visa administration fee (charged to all international students): $200
Also consider:
It’s mandatory for all international students in the USA to have health insurance for the duration of their studies. At ASU, for all new students starting in Fall 2023, it costs $2,978 for the academic year.
Key to your education are the course materials used by professors in your classes. These materials include things like textbooks, workbooks, notebooks, highlighters, pens and pencils, calculators and more. We estimate the total cost of books and supplies to be roughly $1,320 per year for undergraduates and $1,908 for graduate students.
How much money a student spends on travel and other personal expenses will vary.
Total estimated expenses
Your overall cost for attending ASU will depend on your program. Below are estimated total expenses for undergraduate students and graduate students.
Estimated annual undergraduate expenses (2023–24)
| Cost item | Phoenix area campuses | ASU at Lake Havasu |
| Tuition | $34,398 | $11,324 |
| Housing and food | $16,091 | $14,706 |
| Standard university fees | $943 | $383 |
| Undergraduate college fee | $0–$1,910 | $0–$1,910 |
| Health insurance | $2,978 | $2,978 |
| Books and supplies | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| Transportation | $1,536 | $1,536 |
| Personal | $2,200 | $2,200 |
| Estimated total expenses | $59,466–$61,376 | $34,447–$36,357 |
Estimated annual graduate expenses (2023–24)
| Cost Item | Estimated cost |
| Base tuition (24 credits) | $37,044 |
| Housing and food (off campus) | $17,851 |
| Standard university fees | $1,213 |
| Health insurance | $2,978 |
| Books and supplies | $1,908 |
| Transportation | $3,352 |
| Personal | $4,364 |
| Estimated total expenses | $68,710 |
Important dates to know
Knowing the cost of your education is one thing, knowing when to submit applications, documents and payments is just as important. Below are some key dates to keep in mind. For a full list of application and I-20 deadlines, please see our comprehensive summary sheet.
Program dates
| Program | Fall start date | Spring start date | Summer start date |
| Bachelor’s degree | August | January | May* |
| Master’s degree | August | January** | May** |
| Undergraduate Pathways | August | January | |
| English Language Program | August and October | January and March | May |
**Not all master’s degrees have a Spring start date; only some master’s degrees have a Summer start date.
Other important dates
| Program | Semester start | Application deadline | I-20 request deadline |
| Undergraduate degree* | Spring 2024 (January) Summer 2024 (May) Fall 2024 (August) | November 20 March 29 July 3 | December 8 April 16 July 22 |
| Graduate degree* | Spring 2024 (January) Summer 2024 (May) Fall 2024 (August) | October 31 March 11 June 14 | December 8 April 16 July 22 |
| ASU-USA Pathways undergraduate | Spring 2024 (January) Fall 2024 (August) | December 1 July 8 | December 8 July 22 |
| English Language Program | Fall B 2023 (September) – Campus immersion – Online immersion Spring A 2024 (January) – Campus immersion – Online immersion Spring B 2024 (March) – Campus immersion – Online immersion Summer 2024 (May) – Campus immersion – Online immersion | September 5 September 28 December 2 December 27 February 4 February 26 April 9 May 2 | September 5 n/a December 2 n/a February 9 n/a April 16 n/a |
Scholarships
Designed to help lighten the financial burden on students and their families, scholarships are available. At ASU, you can apply for and are automatically considered for several different scholarships during your application for admission.
$21,000 average awarded to master’s students
who apply for the Thunderbird School of Global Management scholarship
Up to $8,000 merit scholarships
awarded to master’s students at other ASU academic colleges
Up to $14,500 renewable tuition scholarship
available for first-year undergraduates at Phoenix area campuses
Up to $4,750 renewable tuition scholarship
available for first-year students at ASU at Lake Havasu
Up to $10,000 renewable scholarships
available for transfer students to ASU’s 4 Phoenix area campuses
Student employment
Another great way for international students to lower their overall financial burden is through on-campus employment. Part-time on-campus jobs are also good for building up your résumé and developing important skills for career readiness. Many international students take advantage of the opportunity to work part-time while earning their degree.
Download useful information
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Includes:
- US tuition booklet
- Financial guarantee forms
- ASU summary sheet
