Arizona State University - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into Arizona State University

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

90.2%

Admission Difficulty for Arizona State University
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Challenging
Applicant Competition		Very Low

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at ASU is 90.2%. Its admission rate is the 8th lowest in Arizona.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into ASU and can you get accepted?

Arizona State University is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 62,084 out of the 68,840 who applied were admitted.

Arizona State University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.54. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 23% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Arizona State University you should:

Have a high school GPA of 3.54 or better
Earn B+ grades in high school
Score 1210 on the SAT
Score 24 on the ACT
Graduate in the top 25% of your high school class

ASU GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.54

Typical High School Grades

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Arizona State University?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into ASU are to have around a 3.54 high school GPA. You are required to have very good grades in high school.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.54 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as ASU accepts 90% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at ASU is 3.54 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #3 in Arizona for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since ASU is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Arizona State University students
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	9.1%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	26.9%	Avg +
3.50 to 3.74	24.7%	Avg -
3.25 to 3.49	17.3%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.24	12.9%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	8.1%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	0.9%	Reach
1.00 to 1.99	0.1%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

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ASU SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required by Arizona State University. The school has a test blind policy.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

1100-1320

Applicants Submitting SAT

60%

SAT Scores for Arizona State University
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	550
Math 25th Percentile	550
Composite 25th Percentile	1100

SAT Scores for Arizona State University
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	650
Math 75th Percentile	670
Composite 75th Percentile	1320
Average SAT Score	1210

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Arizona State University?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at ASU is 1210 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1100-1320. Students who get into Arizona State University score in the top 41 percent of all SAT test takers.. ASU ranks #3 in the state of Arizona for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1210 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. ASU regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1100 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1100, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 990, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Arizona State University is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not considered for admission, even if submitted (test blind)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1210 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1210, you have around a 90% chance of being admitted. A 1320 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 94% chance of getting in.

Arizona State University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1320 and Above	Good	>94%
1210 to 1320	Avg +	90%-94%
1100 to 1210	Avg -	83%-90%
990 to 1100	Reach	71%-83%
Less than 990	Low	<71%

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ASU ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

21-28

Applicants Submitting ACT

58%

ACT Scores for Arizona State University
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	20
Math 25th Percentile	20
Composite 25th Percentile	21

ACT Scores for Arizona State University
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	28
Math 75th Percentile	27
Composite 75th Percentile	28
Average ACT Score	24

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into ASU?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to ASU is 24, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 21 and 28. The school ranks #3 in Arizona for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 24. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 21 and score in the score in the top 43 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 18.

58 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Arizona State University.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Arizona State University is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not considered for admission, even if submitted (test blind)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into ASU for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 24 score has around 90% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 95% with a 28 ACT score.

Arizona State University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
28 and Above	Good	>95%
24 to 28	Avg +	90%-95%
21 to 24	Avg -	84%-90%
18 to 21	Reach	75%-84%
Less than 18	Low	<75%

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High School Class Rank

58% of Arizona State University freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 28% are in the top ten percent.

High School Class Rank for admitted Arizona State University students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	28.4%
Top 25% of class	57.6%
Top 50% of class	85%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Arizona State University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	34,346	34,493	68,840
Accepted	31,269	30,814	62,084
Acceptance Rate	91%	89%	90%
Enrolled	6,926	7,175	14,102
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	22%	23%	23%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Arizona State University is $50.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Arizona State University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Arizona State University Application Requirements
Test Scores	Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Arizona State University
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Arizona State University is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.54 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1210 and ACT of 24 will almost guarantee your admission.