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ASU California Center tuition and financial aid

Arizona State University at our Los Angeles location is a place where creativity meets industry, and ideas turn into professional experience and career momentum. At the ASU California Center in Downtown Los Angeles, you will join a community of creators, collaborators and future industry leaders from all over the world. There's a reason ASU is Ranked No. 2 in graduate employability among public universities: we prepare our graduates to step into careers in the fields they studied with internship placement assistance, weekly lectures from creative leaders, and access to industry-leading technology and equipment.

With degree programs offered in the heart of downtown LA, the ASU California Center intentionally places you in a city defined by hustle, ambition and creative energy. The ASU California Center is home to multiple design, film and ASU FIDM fashion programs.

Tuition and financial aid by student type

College costs and financial aid can vary by student type. Determine your student profile below to get a more detailed look at what your costs and aid may look like.

You can also use the ASU tuition calculator for a more detailed estimate. This easy-to-use tool takes about 30 seconds and provides a personalized estimate of what you can expect to pay.

Arizona residents attending at the ASU California Center in Los Angeles pay the Arizona resident tuition cost the same as they would at a Metro Phoenix campus. Scholarships can still be applied. Learn more about these costs and the scholarships available. 

First year          Transfer          Graduate

ASU’s tuition for eligible California students attending in-person at the ASU California Center in Los Angeles is equivalent to the University of California's in-state tuition. Undergraduate tuition is $15,588 and graduate tuition is $15,066. Scholarships can still be applied to the base tuition rate. 

The following students are eligible for this rate:

  • Students graduating from a California high school or GED and attending ASU California Center in Los Angeles immediately following graduation.
  • You may also be eligible if:
    • Students who have attended or graduated from a post-secondary institution in California and graduated from a California high school or GED
    • Students who attended post-secondary institutions outside of California as a nonresident student and graduated with a California high school degree or GED.
    • Students who are currently living in California and have done so continuously for 12 months or more. 

To see a more detailed estimate of both tuition and scholarships, please use the tuition calculator and scholarship estimator and select "ASU California Centers - California Student" from the residency status dropdown. 

Tuition calculator          Scholarship estimator

ASU’s tuition for out-of-state students (not eligible for the Arizona or California tuition rates) attending in-person at the ASU California Center in Los Angeles is $25,000 for both undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Scholarships can still be applied to the base tuition rate. 

To see a more detailed estimate of both tuition and scholarships, please use the tuition calculator and scholarship estimator and select "ASU California Centers - Nonresident Student" from the residency status dropdown. 

Tuition calculator          Scholarship estimator

Students attending on an F / J visa at the ASU California Center in Los Angeles will be charged ASU's International Tuition rate.

International tuition

If you are a recently admitted or currently enrolled student at the ASU California Center in Los Angeles, ASU will ensure that students will pay no more than the total amount they paid in tuition and fees in the 2025–26 academic year.

Because the total cost of attendance is dependent on each student’s individual circumstances, students will receive individual advisement regarding their cost of attendance.

If you have questions, please reach out to [email protected].

A 'Best Value' College

ASU was named a 'Best Value' college based on academic rigor, affordability and career outcomes for graduates. - Princeton Review, 2025

 

ASU graduates are among the world's most employable

A survey of international employers ranks ASU No. 2 in the U.S. for employable graduates among public universities — ahead of UCLA, University of Michigan and Purdue. GEURS rates employability performance on key employability drivers:
specialization, graduate skills, academic performance, focus on work expertise, social impact and leadership, and internationality.
- Global Employability University Ranking and Survey,
2026

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What housing is available at the ASU California Center in Los Angeles?

Living at Broadway Palace allows students to walk to class in just five minutes, removing the daily stress of traffic and parking. With public transit, dining, shopping and nearby cultural landmarks all within walking distance, downtown living supports both independence and academic focus. Broadway Palace features modern apartments with luxury amenities, secure access and thoughtfully designed shared spaces, making downtown living feel comfortable and easy for students who choose it. The building includes fitness centers, indoor volleyball and basketball courts, a 24/7 gym and two pools.

Broadway Palace also places students among other fashion and film students, making it easier to build friendships and professional connections early on. For students who plan to spend more time in ASU's buildings, stay late to work on projects or fully engage with Los Angeles’s creative opportunities, this housing option offers a level of convenience and community that many families find reassuring.

Learn more about housing, including the housing cost, on our university housing website.

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