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Arizona State University (ASU), located in Tempe, Arizona, is a public research university founded in 1885 and is minutes away from the city of Phoenix. The university boasts a sprawling urban campus known for its distinctive architecture, including the bold forms of the Nelson Fine Arts Center designed by Antoine Predock. ASU combines a high-volume of academic programs with a moderately selective admission process. It has gained recognition for its business, engineering, and sustainability programs. The university provides on-campus housing options across a variety of residential halls and complexes. ASU is part of the Pac-12 Conference and is recognized for its competitive intercollegiate athletic programs, particularly in baseball, with its team known as the Sun Devils.
In the most recent statistical year 68,789 prospective students applied, and 61,739 were granted admission. Of those admitted 15,151 enrolled in the school. 71,337 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 8,728 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $10,978 plus fees of $640. ASU is ranked 389 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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ASU is rated within the top 41% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Arizona State University within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#389 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#112 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#3 in Best Colleges in Arizona
#2 in Best Public Colleges in Arizona
#264 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 | $640 |
| Room and Board | $14,718 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,471 |
| Total One Year Cost | $31,127 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,320 |
| Other Fees | $640 |
| Room and Board | $14,718 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,471 |
| Total One Year Cost | $50,101 |
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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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.