Arizona State University at Tempe

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About Arizona State University at Tempe

School Type: Public

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

Arizona State University at Tempe is a large public university located on an urban campus in Tempe, Arizona. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 65,174, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 90%. The university offers 163 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 69%, and a student-faculty ratio of 18:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $10,978, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $29,952.

Tempe, AZ

$10,978

Avg in-state
tuition

$29,952

Avg out-of-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

85.3%

Retention Rate Insight

85.3% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

69%

Graduation Rate Insight

69% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresNot considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted

Letter of recommendationRequired for some

High school GPANot required for admission, but considered if submitted

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRequired

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile21-28

SAT 25th-75th Percentile1100-1320

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

80k

Students enrolled

57%

Online student enrollment

18:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

35%

Unknown

3%

Black

3%

Hispanic

21%

Two or more races

4%

Non-U.S. Citizen

6%

Asian

7%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

25% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

25%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

No

Online Programs

0

Total Online Enrollment

45,008

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

100% On-campus

0% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sX BoldNot offered

Graduate CertificateX BoldNot offered

Master'sX BoldNot offered

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

30%

State Grant Aid

9%

Institution Grant Aid

85%

Pell Grant

25%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,829
State Grant Aid$4,040
Institution Grant Aid$10,429
Pell Grant Aid$5,161

Financial Outlook

$20k

Average student debtafter graduation

$42k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

1.4%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Ice Hockey
  • Swimming Diving
  • Tennis
  • Wrestling
  • Beach Volleyball
  • Gymnastics
  • Lacrosse
  • Other Sports
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
  • Water Polo

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Architecture And Related Services.
2Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies.
3Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
4Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
5Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
6Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services.
7Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
8Education.
9Engineering.
10Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians.
11English Language And Literature/Letters.
12Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences.
13Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
14Health Professions And Related Programs.
15History.
16Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
17Legal Professions And Studies.
18Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
19Mathematics And Statistics.
20Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
21Natural Resources And Conservation.
22Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
23Philosophy And Religious Studies.
24Physical Sciences.
25Psychology.
26Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
27Science Technologies/Technicians.
28Social Sciences.
29Transportation And Materials Moving.
30Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.