Arizona State University Digital Immersion
Arizona State University Digital Immersion — Online Programs, Tuition & Accreditation
Arizona State University Digital Immersion
All programs offered completely via distance education
1365 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, Arizona 85257
Phone: (855) 278-5080
Website: www.asu.edu
Quick Facts
| Type | 4-year, Public |
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission (HLC) — accredited since September 2013, next review August 2033 |
| Total Enrolment | 72,994 (54,226 undergraduate, 18,768 graduate) |
| Student-to-Faculty Ratio | 26 to 1 |
| Faculty | 1,348 full-time, 810 part-time |
| Online Programs | Both undergraduate and graduate — 100% of students enrolled exclusively in distance education |
| Awards Offered | Less than one year certificate, Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree, Postbaccalaureate certificate, Master's degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree (research/scholarship) |
| Carnegie Classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity |
| Religious Affiliation | None |
| Federal Financial Aid | Yes — eligible for Pell Grants and Direct Loans |
| Military/Veteran Friendly | Yes — Yellow Ribbon Program, credit for military training, dedicated veteran support, recognised student veteran organisation, DoD MOU |
| Credit Accepted | Advanced Placement (AP) credits |
| Application Fee | $70 |
| Disability Services | 9.18% of undergraduates formally registered with disability office (Fall 2023) |
| Cohort Default Rate | 0.0% (2021) |
About ASU Digital Immersion
Arizona State University Digital Immersion is the fully online campus of Arizona State University, one of the largest public research universities in the United States. It operates entirely via distance education and offers the same degrees as ASU's physical campuses. As a public institution accredited by the Higher Learning Commission — one of the major regional accreditors — credits earned here are widely transferable and degrees are broadly recognised by employers and graduate schools.
Tuition & Fees (2024–2025)
| Undergraduate In-State Tuition | $11,478 per year |
| Undergraduate In-State Fees | $149 per year |
| Undergraduate Out-of-State Tuition | $13,776 per year |
| Undergraduate Out-of-State Fees | $149 per year |
| Graduate Tuition | $10,368 per year |
| Graduate Fees | $475 per year |
A tuition payment plan is available. As a public institution, ASU Digital Immersion charges the same in-state and out-of-state online rates regardless of student residence — verify current online-specific tuition rates directly with ASU. Figures are sourced from NCES College Navigator — verify directly with the institution before making financial decisions.
Financial Aid Snapshot (2023–2024)
| All Undergrads Receiving Grants/Scholarships | 70% — average award $9,537 |
| All Undergrads Receiving Pell Grants | 40% — average award $4,245 |
| All Undergrads Taking Federal Loans | 36% — average loan $8,724 |
Note: Specific financial aid figures for full-time beginning students are withheld by NCES to preserve individual privacy. Net price data for first-time full-time students was not reported as this institution does not track students in that category. Use the Net Price Calculator for a personalised estimate.
Admissions (Fall 2024)
| Acceptance Rate | 67% (8,792 applicants, 5,889 admitted) |
| Enrolled of Admitted | 54% |
| Secondary School Record | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Test blind (not considered) |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Personal Statement / Recommendations | Not considered |
ASU Digital Immersion admits a majority of applicants. The admissions process focuses primarily on secondary school record. Standardised tests (SAT/ACT) are not considered.
Retention & Graduation
| Full-Time Student Retention | 100% (students who began Fall 2023 and returned Fall 2024) |
| Part-Time Student Retention | 55% |
| Overall Graduation Rate (150% time) | Not reported — 0% of entering students were counted as full-time, first-time in 2024 |
| 8-Year Bachelor's Completion (Full-Time, First-Time, entered 2016–17) | 43% (all students); 42% Pell recipients; 44% non-Pell |
| 8-Year Bachelor's Completion (Part-Time, First-Time, entered 2016–17) | 19% (all students) |
Standard graduation rate data is not reported because 0% of entering students were classified as full-time, first-time in 2024 — nearly all students are transfer-in or returning learners. The 8-year outcome measures above are a more representative indicator of completion at ASU Digital Immersion. Part-time completion rates are lower, consistent with national patterns for online and working-adult learners.
Student Demographics (Fall 2024)
| Undergraduate Attendance | 40% full-time, 60% part-time |
| Gender (Undergraduate) | 62% female, 38% male |
| Age (Undergraduate) | 59% aged 25 and over, 41% aged 24 and under |
| Residency (First-Time Students) | 86% in-state, 12% out-of-state, 2% foreign countries |
| Graduate Attendance | 29% full-time, 71% part-time |
Online Programs Offered
ASU Digital Immersion offers one of the broadest selections of fully online degree programmes of any public university in the United States. A total of 16,729 awards were conferred in 2023–2024 across all levels. Major programme areas include:
Business & Management — Organisational Leadership (453 bachelor's, 102 master's), Business (various), International Business (209 master's), Management Science (147 master's), Supply Chain Management (47 master's), and more. Total: 1,378 bachelor's, 645 master's conferred.
Education — Special Education (1,534 master's), Curriculum & Instruction (255 master's, 84 doctorates), Educational Technology (72 master's), Elementary/Secondary Education, Educational Leadership (64 master's), and more. Total: 2,151 master's, 50 doctorates conferred.
Health Professions & Nursing — Registered Nursing (439 bachelor's, 51 master's), Communication Sciences & Disorders (206 bachelor's), Healthcare Innovation, Health & Wellness, Regulatory Science, Public Health, and more. Total: 1,091 bachelor's, 221 master's conferred.
Psychology — Psychology, General (877 bachelor's, 414 master's), Forensic Psychology (397 master's), Applied Behavior Analysis (199 postgrad certificates, 55 doctorates). Total: 945 bachelor's, 839 master's, 55 doctorates conferred.
Communication & Media — Speech Communication (258 bachelor's), Mass Communication (181 bachelor's), Digital Media (265 bachelor's, 159 master's). Total: 704 bachelor's, 342 master's conferred.
Computer & Information Sciences — Information Technology Project Management (263 bachelor's), Computer Science (365 master's). Total: 283 bachelor's, 423 master's conferred.
Social Sciences — Sociology (203 bachelor's), Political Science (170 bachelor's), Geography/GIS (60 undergraduate certificates), Anthropology (136 bachelor's), and more.
Engineering — Electrical Engineering (160 bachelor's), Computer Software Engineering (140 bachelor's), Engineering, General (127 master's), and more.
Liberal Arts & Humanities — Liberal Arts/Liberal Studies (326 bachelor's), English (258 bachelor's, 125 master's), History (146 bachelor's), Philosophy (65 bachelor's).
Criminal Justice & Security — Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement (275 bachelor's, 97 master's), Crisis Management (92 master's), Forensic Science (74 master's).
Legal Studies — Advanced Legal Research (263 master's), Human Resources Law (88 master's).
Social Work & Public Policy — Social Work (373 master's), Public Policy Analysis (75 bachelor's, 39 master's).
All programmes are offered entirely via distance education. Programme availability may change — verify current offerings directly with ASU.
Student Services Available to Online Students
- Academic and career counselling
- Employment services for students
- Placement services for completers
- Disability services — eoss.asu.edu/accessibility
- Study abroad opportunities
- Weekend/evening college options
- Undergraduate research opportunities (co-curricular)
- Teacher certification programmes (below postsecondary level)
Military & Veteran Support
| Yellow Ribbon Program | Yes — participant in the Post-9/11 GI Bill Yellow Ribbon Program |
| Military Credit | Credit awarded for military training |
| Veteran Support | Dedicated point of contact for veterans, servicemembers, and families |
| Student Veteran Organisation | Recognised student veteran organisation on campus |
| DoD Partnership | Member of Department of Defense Voluntary Educational Partnership MOU |
| GI Bill Recipients — Undergraduate (2023–2024) | 3,062 students — average benefit $9,646 |
| GI Bill Recipients — Graduate (2023–2024) | 876 students — average benefit $10,515 |
| DoD Tuition Assistance — Undergraduate | 1,805 students — average benefit $2,106 |
| DoD Tuition Assistance — Graduate | 108 students — average benefit $1,869 |
| Veteran Tuition Policies | veterans.asu.edu/benefits/start |
Important Links
| Admissions | admission.asu.edu/contact |
| Apply Online | webapp4.asu.edu/uga_admissionsapp |
| Financial Aid | students.asu.edu/contact/financialaid |
| Net Price Calculator | app.meadowfi.com/asu |
| Military & Veterans | veterans.asu.edu/benefits/start |
| Disability Services | eoss.asu.edu/accessibility |
| Mission & Goals | president.asu.edu/asu-mission-goals |
About Arizona State University Digital Immersion
Arizona State University Digital Immersion is the fully online campus of Arizona State University, a large public research university headquartered in the Phoenix metropolitan area. With nearly 73,000 students enrolled online, it is one of the largest online universities in the United States and one of the few online institutions to carry a Carnegie classification of Doctoral University: High Research Activity. ASU Digital Immersion is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), one of the major regional accreditors, making its degrees broadly recognised and its credits widely transferable. The university offers an exceptionally wide range of programmes — from short certificates through to doctoral degrees — spanning over 25 subject areas including business, education, engineering, health professions, law, psychology, social sciences, and the arts. The student body is majority female (62%), predominantly over 25 (59%), and primarily part-time (60%), reflecting a large population of working adults and career changers. ASU has one of the largest military and veteran student populations in the country, with over 5,800 GI Bill and DoD tuition assistance recipients in 2023–2024 alone. As a public institution, in-state online tuition at $11,478 per year is competitive with many private online universities.
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Information on this page is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) College Navigator database and the institution's official website. Data reflects the most recently available reporting year. Details may have changed — always verify directly with ASU before making enrolment or financial decisions. Last updated: April 2026.