Liberal Arts / Standard Programs
Fulton Schools of Engineering
W. P. Carey School of Business
Edson College of Nursing & Health
Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts
Estimated Semester Cost
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*Note: This is an estimate for base tuition and mandatory fees. It does not include housing, meal plans, or specific course fees.
Understanding Arizona State University Tuition Costs
Calculating the cost of attendance at Arizona State University (ASU) involves several variables, from your residency status to your specific major. ASU uses a tuition model that includes base tuition, mandatory fees, and "differential tuition" for high-demand programs.
Key Factors in ASU Tuition Calculation
Residency: Arizona residents pay a significantly lower rate compared to non-residents and international students. Resident tuition is subsidized by state funding.
Undergraduate vs. Graduate: Graduate programs generally carry higher per-credit costs and additional program-specific fees.
Online vs. Immersion: ASU Online students pay a per-credit rate regardless of residency, which often includes most fees in the flat credit price, whereas on-campus (Immersion) students pay based on a "tuition plateau" (usually 7-12+ credits).
Program Fees: Colleges like W. P. Carey (Business) and Fulton (Engineering) charge extra fees to cover specialized labs, technology, and faculty requirements.
Typical Semester Estimates (2024-2025)
For a full-time undergraduate Arizona resident taking 12-18 credits on campus, the base tuition is approximately $5,600 to $6,500 per semester. For non-residents, this jumps to roughly $15,500 to $17,000 per semester. ASU Online rates typically range between $540 and $730 per credit hour.
How to Save on ASU Tuition
Many students reduce their out-of-pocket costs through the New American University Scholarship, Pell Grants, and the Arizona Promise Grant. Additionally, taking a full load of 18 credits costs the same as 12 credits for on-campus students due to the tuition plateau, effectively giving you "free" credits if you can handle the course load.
function calculateASUTuition() {
var residency = document.getElementById("asuResidency").value;
var level = document.getElementById("asuLevel").value;
var location = document.getElementById("asuLocation").value;
var college = document.getElementById("asuCollege").value;
var credits = parseFloat(document.getElementById("asuCredits").value);
if (isNaN(credits) || credits 12) plateauCredits = 12; // Tuition caps at 12 for base calc
if (residency === "resident") {
baseTuition = (level === "undergrad") ? 5610 : 6350;
} else if (residency === "nonresident") {
baseTuition = (level === "undergrad") ? 15500 : 16800;
} else {
baseTuition = (level === "undergrad") ? 16500 : 17900;
}
// Add Differential Tuition
if (college === "engineering") differentialFee = 800;
if (college === "business") differentialFee = 1050;
if (college === "nursing") differentialFee = 950;
if (college === "arts") differentialFee = 450;
}
var total = baseTuition + differentialFee + mandatoryFees;
// Display Result
document.getElementById("asu-result-area").style.display = "block";
document.getElementById("asu-total-cost").innerHTML = "$" + total.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2});
// Smooth scroll to result
document.getElementById("asu-result-area").scrollIntoView({ behavior: 'smooth', block: 'nearest' });
}