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Arizona State University's main campus is located in Tempe, Arizona, approximately 8 miles east of downtown Phoenix in the heart of the Valley of the Sun. The urban campus spans 642 acres and features contemporary academic buildings alongside desert landscaping, with notable architectural elements including the distinctive A-Mountain landmark and the modernist Gammage Auditorium designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Founded in 1885 as a teachers college, ASU has evolved into a major public research institution organized into multiple colleges and schools, with particular strengths in engineering, business, journalism, and sustainability studies. The university maintains a comprehensive academic program with multiple campus locations throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area, and has developed a significant online learning presence. ASU houses students in multiple residence complexes across campus and competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Sun Devils, with notable programs in baseball and golf.
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ASU is rated within the top 40% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Arizona State University within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#384 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#105 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#3 in Best Colleges in Arizona
#2 in Best Public Colleges in Arizona
#328 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#2 in Best Value Colleges in Arizona
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1100/1320 |
| ACT | 21/28 |
| GPA | 3.54 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Arizona Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,320 |
| Other Fees | $743 |
| Room and Board | $16,091 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,808 |
| Total One Year Cost | $33,270 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,320 |
| Other Fees | $743 |
| Room and Board | $16,091 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,808 |
| Total One Year Cost | $53,412 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 20% |
| Social Sciences | 8% |
| General Studies | 8% |
| Education | 7% |
| Communication | 7% |
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Questions and Answers
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=104151 IPEDS survey data for Arizona State University.
Current students may use the Arizona State University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025