ASU
Arizona State University
1151 S Forest Ave, Tempe, United StatesAll photos (10)
Overview of Arizona State University (ASU)
About this school
Arizona State University is a public, comprehensive university founded in 1885. ASU's multiple campus locations are located in the greater Phoenix metro area. Its 716-acre main campus is located near downtown Tempe.
- www.asu.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
8,737
Institution Type
Public
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:42,427
- Men:24,061 Men (56.7%)
- Women:18,366 Women (43.3%)
Location
Admission Information (ASU)
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to Arizona State University is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is required
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | 4 | - |
Mathematics | 4 | - |
Science | 3 | - |
Foreign Language | 2 | - |
Social Studies | 1 | - |
History | 1 | - |
Academic Electives | - | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Recommended | Not reported |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | Required for some | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: Not used ACT: Not used |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | - |
City, State, Zip | Tempe, AZ 85287 |
Phone | (480) 965-7788 |
Fax | (482) 965-1608 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | February 1 |
Application Fee | $70 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | Rolling, notification begins September 1 |
Accept Offer Of Admission | By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1 |
Waiting List Used | No |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | November 1 |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Required for some freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | Required for some freshmen |
Other | Additional requirements for Honors College and certain majors recommended for some freshmen |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 84% of 24,127 applicants were admitted |
Women | 85% of 11,500 applicants were admitted |
Men | 83% of 12,627 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 8,961 (44%) of 20,302 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 4,028 (41%) of 9,807 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 4,933 (47%) of 10,495 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.54 |
375 And Above | 34% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 21% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 19% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 14% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 11% |
2.00 - 2.49 | 1% |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | 620 average |560-680 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 18% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 42% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 35% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 5% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 14% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 44% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 35% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 6% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 26 average |22-29 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 20% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 47% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 30% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 3% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid (ASU)
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - In-state: $10,522|Out-of-state: $27,372 (71.09%)
- Room & Board: - Not reported
- Other Expenses: - $1,125 (7.6%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $3,153 (21.3%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
Arizona State University accepts installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | - |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline March 1 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning March 1 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 001081 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 6,648 (81.2%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 4,860 (73.1%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 4,860 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 1,072 (22.1%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 70% |
Average Award | $16,638 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 4,795 (98.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $12,926 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 2,457 (50.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,310 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 699 (14.4%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 2,335 (28.5%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $9,329 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 25,918 (66.9%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 20,975 (80.9%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 20,975 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 4,088 (19.5%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 62% |
Average Award | $14,940 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 19,605 (93.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $10,528 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 13,634 (65.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,336 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 1,928 (9.2%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 8,547 (22.1%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $8,329 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 48% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $23,237 |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Not reported |
Creative Arts/Performance | Art/Fine Arts, Dance, Music, Theater/Drama |
Special Achievements/Activities | Leadership |
Special Characteristics | Children of Faculty/Staff, International Students, Local/State Students, Out-of-State Students |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | $2,470 |
Academics & Instruction (ASU)
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
2,135
Part-Time Faculty
148
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
84%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 10% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 31% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 24% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 11% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 6% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 11% of classes
- Over 100 students: - 7% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
Over 100 students
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 8% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 27% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 40% of discussion sections/labs
- 30-39 students: - 11% of discussion sections/labs
- 40-49 students: - 7% of discussion sections/labs
- 50-59 students: - 6% of discussion sections/labs
- Over 100 students: - 1% of discussion sections/labs
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
Over 100 students
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 5,001,674 |
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 2421 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Not Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Arizona State University provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
87.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
45.5%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
59.6%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
63.4%
Programs & Majors (ASU)
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (89)
- Accounting
- Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering
- African-American/Black Studies
- American Indian/Native American Studies
- Anthropology
- Applied Mathematics, Other
- Architecture
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Asian Studies/Civilization
- Asian-American Studies
- Biochemistry
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Biophysics
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry, General
- City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
- Civil Engineering, General
- Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
- Computational Mathematics
- Computer Engineering, General
- Computer Science
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Construction Engineering
- Construction Management
- Dance, General
- Design and Applied Arts, Other
- Digital Arts
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Economics, General
- Education, Other
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Engineering/Industrial Management
- English Language and Literature, General
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Environmental Studies
- Family Resource Management Studies, General
- Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other
- Finance, General
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
- French Language and Literature
- Geography
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- German Language and Literature
- Graphic Design
- Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
- History, General
- Industrial Engineering
- Industrial and Product Design
- Informatics
- Interior Design
- International/Global Studies
- Italian Language and Literature
- Jewish/Judaic Studies
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Landscape Architecture
- Legal Studies, General
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Materials Engineering
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Microbiology, General
- Molecular Biology
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music Performance, General
- Music Teacher Education
- Music Theory and Composition
- Music Therapy/Therapist
- Music, General
- Philosophy
- Physical Sciences
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Russian Language and Literature
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Visual and Performing Arts, General
- Women's Studies
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
Some online degree programs
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Cooperative work study program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Business/marketing, Engineering, Biological/life sciences, Social sciences
Online Degrees
None
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Musical Arts, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Doctor of Education, Doctor of Audiology, Doctor of Behavioral Health, Juris Doctor
Master's Programs of Study (169)
- Accounting
- Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering
- African Studies
- Animal Behavior
- Anthropology
- Applied Arts and Design--General
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Applied Mathematics
- Applied Psychology
- Archaeology
- Architecture
- Art Education
- Art History
- Art/Fine Arts
- Arts Administration
- Astrophysics
- Aviation Management
- Biochemistry
- Bioinformatics
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
- Biomedical Engineering
- Biotechnology
- Building Science
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Cell Biology
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Child and Family Studies
- Chinese
- Civil Engineering
- Clinical Psychology
- Cognitive Sciences
- Communication Disorders
- Communication--General
- Community Health
- Comparative Literature
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Conservation Biology
- Construction Engineering
- Construction Management
- Counselor Education
- Criminal Justice and Criminology
- Cultural Studies
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Dance
- Developmental Psychology
- Education--General
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational Media/Instructional Technology
- Electrical Engineering
- Elementary Education
- Emergency Management
- Energy and Power Engineering
- Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
- English
- English as a Second Language
- Entrepreneurship
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Management and Policy
- Environmental Sciences
- Ergonomics and Human Factors
- Ethics
- Evolutionary Biology
- Exercise and Sports Science
- Family Nurse Practitioner Studies
- Film, Television, and Video Production
- Finance and Banking
- Foreign Languages Education
- French
- Gender Studies
- Geographic Information Systems
- Geography
- Geological Engineering
- Geology
- Geosciences
- German
- Gerontological Nursing
- Gerontology
- Health Promotion
- Health Services Management and Hospital Administration
- Higher Education
- History
- History of Science and Technology
- Homeland Security
- Human Development
- Industrial/Management Engineering
- Information Science
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- International Business
- International Health
- Japanese
- Journalism
- Landscape Architecture
- Law
- Legal and Justice Studies
- Liberal Studies
- Linguistics
- Management Information Systems
- Management Strategy and Policy
- Management of Technology
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Marketing
- Marriage and Family Therapy
- Mass Communication
- Materials Engineering
- Materials Sciences
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Education
- Mechanical Engineering
- Media Studies
- Medical Informatics
- Medieval and Renaissance Studies
- Microbiology
- Modeling and Simulation
- Molecular Biology
- Museum Studies
- Music
- Music Education
- Nanotechnology
- Neuroscience
- Nonprofit Management
- Nuclear Engineering
- Nursing Education
- Nursing and Healthcare Administration
- Nursing--General
- Nutrition
- Organizational Behavior
- Philosophy
- Physical Education
- Physics
- Planetary and Space Sciences
- Plant Biology
- Political Science
- Psychiatric Nursing
- Psychology--General
- Public Administration
- Public Affairs
- Public Health--General
- Public History
- Public Policy
- Publishing
- Real Estate
- Reliability Engineering
- Religion
- Rhetoric
- Secondary Education
- Social Psychology
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Software Engineering
- Spanish
- Special Education
- Statistics
- Supply Chain Management
- Sustainable Development
- Systems Engineering
- Systems Science
- Technology and Public Policy
- Textile Design
- Theater
- Therapies--Dance, Drama, and Music
- Translation and Interpretation
- Transportation and Highway Engineering
- Travel and Tourism
- Urban Design
- Urban Studies
- Urban and Regional Planning
- Writing
Campus Life (ASU)
Location & Geography
Population
166,842
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Phoenix
Campus Size
661 acres
Weather
Temperature | 41.2 average low in January, 103.5 average high in September |
Rain | 36 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | Phoenix |
Nearest Train Station | 11 mile(s) from campus in Phoenix |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed housing, disabled student housing
Students of College Housing
22% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshmen are required to live on campus
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
78%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division I |
Mascot | Sun Devils |
School Colors | Maroon and gold |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Gymnastics | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball | ||
Water Polo | ||
Wrestling |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Gymnastics | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball | ||
Water Polo | ||
Wrestling |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | badminton, basketball, sand volleyball, softball, table tennis |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Arizona State University offers choral groups, marching band, drama theatre, student newspaper, national fraternities, national sororities, sun devil ski club, residence hall association, alpha epsilon delta, american medical student association, software developers association
Sororities
17% of women participate
Fraternities
10% of men participate
ROTC
Army ROTC offered on campus, Navy ROTC is offered on campus, Air Force ROTC offered on campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
38,814
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
42,427
Women
18,366
Men
24,061
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 1.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 8.5% Asian
- 4.3% Black/African-American
- 23.5% Hispanic/Latino
- 4.7% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 56.9% White
- 0.6% Unknown
International Students
12.6% from 116 countries
Average Age
21
Number of Graduate Students
8,737
Student Resources (ASU)
Study resources
Popular Departments
- Biology321 Documents
- Chemistry290 Documents
- Economics287 Documents
- Psychology304 Documents
- Mathematics321 Documents
Popular Courses
- ECN 211 - Macroeconomic PrinciplesEconomics
- PSY 101 - Introduction to PsychologyPsychology
- CHM 113 - General Chemistry IChemistry
- SOC 101 - Introductory SociologySociology
- COM 100 - Introduction to Human CommunicationCommunication
Popular Professors
- George WolfCHM 114
- Xuerong FengCSE 100
- Scott SurgentMAT 267
- Yun KangMAT 265
- Rusung TanBIO 100