Estimate your online degreetuition and timeline

Your costs depend on two primary factors: the per-credit-hour tuition and program fees. These can vary from program to program.

For most programs, ASU Online tuition for the 2026–27 academic year is:

• Undergraduate: $580 per credit hour, plus program fees
• Graduate: $605 per credit hour, plus program fees

Please note: This is not your final price, and it may change due to what program you choose. Using the estimator at the top of this page will give a more accurate cost estimate. Don't see the costs for the academic year you intend to start? All costs for the next unannounced academic year are released by February each year.

As you can see in the tuition and timeline estimator, your tuition costs vary depending on a variety of factors, including financial aid, scholarships and employer benefits. Your transfer credits can play a role, too. In addition to using this estimator, we recommend you work with your enrollment coach and a financial aid advisor to determine costs for earning a degree.

Tuition for online programs is generally lower than an in-person program, especially for out-of-state students. For Arizona residents, online tuition is less than in-person for the first 11 credit hours. For anything over 11 credit hours, online and in-person tuition is the same. 

There is no out-of-state tuition for up to 11 credit hours each semester.

At 11 credit hours, Arizona residents benefit from a tuition cap. This means your tuition will not increase with any additional credits you take.

Out-of-state students don’t receive a tuition cap, so taking a heavier course load may lead to higher overall tuition costs.

We accept up to 64 credits from community, junior or two-year colleges. There is no set limit on the credits we accept from four-year colleges and universities. But, you must complete 30 credits at ASU to graduate from your degree program.

Before applying your credits towards your degree, our team must evaluate your transfer credits. This happens after you apply. Learn more about our transfer credits.

ASU tuition and fees are approved annually by the Arizona Board of Regents. The Undergraduate College Fee 1–4 is the average for instructional costs based on your program. The Student Initiated Fee includes funding for clubs, organizations, health and counseling services and other student experience costs. The Graduate Student Support Fee helps fund graduate student resources and services, including technology, instructional and laboratory expenses. For more details, visit the ASU tuition and fees page.

No, textbook and computer costs are not included in tuition. However, depending on your courses and textbooks, there may be opportunities to save, such as purchasing used textbooks or electronic copies of textbooks at a lower rate.

Financial aid is money that can help you cover education expenses such as tuition, books and course fees. Explore financial aid.

• Federal aid: Federal aid can be need-based or non-need-based. Both are dependent on your income, background and other qualifications. You must be a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen and submit the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) every year to receive federal aid.
  • Grants: Grants are need-based aid that don’t require repayment. Learn more about student grants.
  • Loans: Subsidized (need-based) and unsubsidized (non-need-based) loans are money you borrow and must pay back with interest. Learn more about loans.
• Scholarships: Another form of free financial aid, scholarships may be need-based or merit-based. Additionally, ASU offers scholarships for eligible online students. Once admitted to ASU, submit your FAFSA and you'll automatically be considered based on your eligibility. No separate scholarship application required.
• Employer tuition benefits: Our corporate partnerships, including Starbucks, Uber and more, support their employees with tuition assistance or reimbursement programs. Connect with your employer to ask about any existing options.
• Military benefits: If you’re a veteran, active-duty service member or dependent, you may be eligible for benefits such as tuition assistance or scholarships.
• Transfer credit: Transferring college credits to ASU can lower your tuition costs, as you won’t have to pay for credits you’ve already earned. 

Use our college budget worksheet to create an annual budget for your ASU costs. 

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is an application you fill out to determine your eligibility for financial aid, such as federal grants and loans. It’s recommended you fill out the FAFSA as soon as possible to maximize your aid opportunities. 

You must submit the FAFSA every year if you want to receive federal aid. Most U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens will receive aid if they demonstrate financial need. Completing the application helps make college more affordable by providing assistance based on your specific financial situation. Learn more about the FAFSA.

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act does not change ASU Online costs, but it might impact how much you can borrow each academic year. Use our loan estimator to estimate your federal loans compared to tuition costs. You can also explore our resource to learn more about the student loan borrowing changes.

Online classes are accelerated, where each semester is split into two sessions, a session A and a session B, where you’ll take classes. In fall and spring, classes are 7.5 weeks and 6 weeks in the summer. Online students typically take 1–2 courses per session.

It’s recommended that you take classes all three semesters to stay on track and graduate on time. Learn more about the online course experience.

At ASU Online, each semester is split into two sessions: A and B. 

Tuition is charged per session, and your bill will show session A and session B separately.

Federal financial aid is awarded and disbursed by semester (fall, spring and summer). Grants, scholarships, employer benefits and most other forms of aid cover the full semester, whether you take classes in one or both sessions. If you’re only enrolled in session B, your financial aid will disburse seven days before the session begins.

You have different options for paying your tuition, including paying online with credit or debit cards, mail-in checks, eChecks (electronic check payment) or Flywire for international payments. Review all tuition payment options. 

ASU has a payment plan that offers the option to pay for your tuition or other college costs over three installments within the semester. Depending on residency status, students pay $50–$200 to enroll in the plan. Get more details about the ASU payment plan.