Arizona State University

Both California State University Long Beach and Arizona State University are one of the top-ranked universities of USA. CSU Long Beach is ranked #261 in USA and #827 in World, whereas ASU is ranked #54 in USA and #211 in World. The tuition fees for UG and PG programs for CSU Long Beach are INR 16.19 L - 18.21 L and INR 11.3 L - 26.98 L, and for ASU programs, it is INR 27.6 L - 34.02 L and INR 6.98 L - 57.62 L respectively. While ASU is better than CSU Long Beach in ranking, it is considered to be expensive. 

ASU ranks at #1 in the U.S. for innovation as per U.S. News & World Report in 2025. Additionally, it ranks at #2 in the U.S. for Employability among public universities as per Global Employability University Ranking and Survey 2025. Also, as per Fiske Guide to Colleges, ASU is affordable as it combines tuition with financial competitive packages. Additionally, this university ranks as one of the country's top universities for outstanding academics. The university has student diversity as 17,900+ are international students. 

ASU houses almost 18,000 international students on its campus grounds. The ethnic breakdown of the undergraduate student body at Arizona State University is given below as of Fall 2024:

As it is considered alongside the best US universities, it hardly comes as a surprise that it does not have 100% acceptance. It has an acceptance rate of 89% instead. Securing a seat at the university is certainly not difficult. Indian students are advised to apply as early as possible to allow enough time for document and visa processing.

ASU offers a range of undergraduate and graduate degree courses for international students every year and some of the top courses offered include Engineering, Business and Management Studies, Law, Medicine and Health Sciences and Science. Also the overall rankings of some of the top courses at the university are mentioned below:

For Indian students, studying at Arizona State University (ASU) typically costs around $65,000 (?54-55 lakhs) per year, covering tuition, housing, meals, health insurance, books, and personal expenses. Tuition alone is about $37,000 annually. Costs vary based on lifestyle and accommodation choices. ASU offers merit-based scholarships like the New American University (NAMU) Scholarship, which can reduce fees by up to $16,000 per year. Health insurance is mandatory, and visa fees are additional. For precise estimates, ASU's Net Price Calculator can help. Need information on scholarships or admission?  

Indian students who want admissions to Arizona State University need to show expertise in certain subjects in accordance with the US admissions coursework. The choice of subjects depends highly on what a student is going to pursue at Arizona State University. Below are common subject requirements for international students: