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ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY

P.O. Box 870112, Tempe, AZ 85287

Admissions: 480-965-7788 • Financial Aid: 480-965-3355

Email: admissons@asu.edu • Website: http://www.asu.edu

From the College

“Arizona State University offers a combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access as a single, unified institution comprising four distinctive campuses impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 67,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation’s fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all 50 states and more than 100 nations across the globe.”

Campus Setting

Arizona State University is a public, comprehensive university. Founded as a normal school in 1885, it gained university status in 1958. ASU is known as “One University in Many Places.” ASU has four distinctive campuses throughout metropolitan Phoenix located on over 1,960 acres. At the Tempe campus, ASU focuses on research and graduate education along with an undergraduate education that is analytic and preparatory for graduate or professional school or employment. At the Polytechnic campus, ASU focuses on learning through an applied approach to professional and technological programs that meet business and societal needs and an emphasis on technical education that is a direct preparation for the workforce. At the West campus, ASU focuses on interdisciplinary liberal arts education with professional programs that connect to the community. Through the Downtown Phoenix campus, ASU is focused on programs with a direct urban and public connection. A four-year public institution, Arizona State University has an enrollment of 68,064 students. In addition to a large, well-stocked library, the campus facilities include: art, anthropology, geology, history and sports museums • early childhood development lab • herbarium • robotics lab • semiconductor clean room • high-resolution electron microscope facility • solar research facilities • Biodesign Institute • Institute of Sustainability • arboretum • Gammage. Arizona State University provides a variety of housing options including: coed dorms • sorority housing • fraternity housing • single-student apartments • married-student apartments. Recreation and sports facilities include: aquatic area • athletic fields.

Student Life and Activities

Most students (80 percent) live off campus which does impact the on-campus social scene. Nevertheless, like any college, students do find time to create their own recreational outlets. Students gather around the notable landmarks on campus such as Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, Palm Walk, which is lined by 111 palm trees, Charles Trumbull Hayden Library, the University Club Building and University Bridge. Popular campus events include Homecoming, Family Weekend, World Festival, Devil’s in Disguise, Passport to ASU, Final’s Breakfast, A Week, MLK Day of Service and Cesar Chavez Day of Service. Arizona State University has 675 official student organizations. The most popular are: religious, minority and international student groups • music • theatre • political, service and special-interest groups. For those interested in sports, there are intramural teams such as: badminton • basketball • dodgeball • flag football • floor hockey • golf • racquetball • sand volleyball • soccer • softball • table tennis • tennis • Ultimate Frisbee • Wiffle ball • wrestling. Arizona State University is a member of the Member of Pacific-10 Conference (Division I, Football I-A).

Academics and Learning Environment

For the B student, the learning environment of a college is just as important as the quality of its academic program. Arizona State University has 2,492 full-time and 237 part-time faculty members, offering a student-to-faculty ratio of 23:1. The most common course size is 10 to 19 students. Arizona State University offers 290 majors with the most popular being psychology, business and interdisciplinary studies. The school has a general core requirement. Cooperative education is available. All first-year students must maintain a 1.6 GPA or higher to avoid academic probation, and a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 is required to graduate. Other special academic programs that would appeal to a B student: pass/fail grading option • independent study • double majors • dual degrees • accelerated study • honors program • internships • distance learning certificate programs.

B Student Support and Success

Like other colleges, ASU offers First Year Experience for freshmen. According to the college, this program is designed to “provide a strong foundation for all first-year students and students in transition that will foster their academic and personal success. We will achieve this mission by providing academic support services, opportunities for the exchange of ideas, workshops, generating and supporting research and scholarship, hosting visiting scholars and practitioners, faculty interaction within living and learning communities, administering a website and student involvement opportunities with the university community.”

The Learning Resource Center offers tutoring to help students develop study skills and strategies. This nationally certified program offers tutoring in more than 100 courses, either in a group or individual settings. Peer coaching teaches time management, study habits and test-taking skills. The program also includes software training and Academic Skills Workshops.

Arizona State University provides a variety of support programs including dedicated guidance for: academic • career • personal • psychological • minority students • military • veterans • non-traditional students • family planning • religious. The average freshman year GPA is 2.9, and 81 percent of freshmen students return for their sophomore year. Companies that most frequently hire graduates from Arizona State University include: American Airlines • Banner Health System • Boeing Co. • Chandler Public Schools • Consolidated Graphics • General Dynamics • Gilbert Public Schools • Honeywell • Intel • KPMG • KLA Tencor • Mayo • Mesa Public Schools • Phoenix Children’s Hospital • Qualcomm • Scottsdale Unified School District • Target • Teach for America • University of Phoenix.

Highlights

Arizona State University

Phoenix (Pop. 1,500,000)

Location: Major city

Four-year public

Founded: 1885

Website: http://www.asu.edu

Students

Total enrollment: 68,064

Undergrads: 54,277

Freshmen: 10,256

Part-time students: 16%

From out-of-state: 29%

From public schools: Not reported

Male/Female: 49%/51%

Live on-campus: 20%

In fraternities: 6%

In sororities: 6%

Off-campus employment rating: Excellent

Caucasian: 64%

African American: 5%

Hispanic: 16%

Asian or Pacific Islander: 6%

Native American: 2%

International: 2%

Academics

Calendar: Semester

Student/faculty ratio: 23:1

Class size 9 or fewer: 8%

Class size 10-29: 57%

Class size 30-49: 19%

Class size 50-99: 12%

Class size 100 or more: 5%

Returning freshmen: 81%

Six-year graduation rate: 56%

Most Popular Majors

Psychology

Business

Interdisciplinary studies

Support for Students with Learning Disabilities

Students with learning disabilities may take advantage of specific support programs offered by Arizona State University. If necessary, the college will grant additional time to students with learning disabilities to complete their degree. Also, a lightened course load may be granted to LD students. According to the school, there are no special admissions requirements for students with disabilities and they must meet the same requirements as any other student. Students that utilize alternative format, i.e. digital electronic files are encouraged to register early with the DRC, which is separate from the university process. The school’s philosophy is that students with disabilities are no less capable than any other student. Students with learning disabilities will find the following programs at Arizona State University extremely useful: tutors • testing accommodations • extended time for tests • take-home exam • oral tests • exam on tape or computer • readers • typist/scribe • note-taking services • reading machines • early syllabus • waiver of math degree requirement. Individual or small group tutorials are also available in: time management • organizational skills • learning strategies • specific subject areas • writing labs • math labs • study skills. An advisor/advocate from the Disability Resources Center is available to students.

How to Get Admitted

A high school diploma is required, although a GED is also accepted for admissions consideration. SAT or ACT test scores are required of all applicants. According to the admissions office: Minimum combined SAT score of 1040 (composite ACT score of 22), rank in top quarter of secondary school class or minimum 3.0 GPA recommended of in-state applicants; minimum combined SAT score of 1110 (composite ACT score of 24), rank in top quarter of secondary school class or minimum 3.0 GPA recommended of out-of-state applicants.

How to Pay for College

To apply for financial aid, students should submit the following: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Arizona State University participates in the Federal Work Study program. Need-based aid programs include: scholarships and grants • general need-based awards • Federal Pell grants • state scholarships and grants • college-based scholarships and grants • private scholarships and grants. Non-need-based aid programs include: scholarships and grants • state scholarships and grants • creative arts and performance awards • special achievements and activities awards • athletic scholarships • ROTC scholarships.

Highlights

Admissions

Applicants: 28,304

Accepted: 25,616

Acceptance rate: 90.5%

Average GPA: 3.4

ACT range: 20-26

SAT Math range: 480-620

SAT Reading range: 470-590

SAT Writing range: Not reported

Top 10% of class: 31%

Top 25% of class: 57%

Top 50% of class: 84%

Deadlines

Early Action: No

Early Decision: No

Regular Action: Rolling admissions

Common Application: Not accepted

Financial Aid

In-state tuition: $7,793

Out-of-state tuition: $20,257

Room: $5,640

Board: $4,066

Books: $1,290

Freshmen receiving need-based aid: 48%

Undergrads rec. need-based aid: 47%

Avg. % of need met by financial aid: 60%

Avg. aid package (freshmen): $10,808

Avg. aid package (undergrads): $10,290

Freshmen receiving merit-based aid: 25%

Undergrads rec. merit-based aid: 16%

Avg. debt upon graduation: $17,008

Prominent Alumni

Phil Mickelson, professional golfer; Kate Spade, designer/owner, Kate Spade LLC; Al Michaels, sports commentator, NBC.

School Spirit

Mascot: Sparky

Colors: Maroon and gold

Song: Fight Devils