Acceptance Rate
90%
“Sun Devil sprawl in Tempe fuses massive scale, innovation drive, and desert-party energy.”
Tempe, AZ
Location
Midsize City
Campus Setting
Arizona State University traces its roots to 1885, when it opened as a normal school to train teachers in the Arizona Territory, evolving into a sprawling public research giant with over 70,000 undergraduates on its Tempe campus. You'll find a personality that's boldly entrepreneurial—ASU brands itself around the 'New American University' idea, prioritizing access, innovation, and real-world impact over traditional ivy prestige. Students who thrive here love big crowds, collaborative energy, and jumping into hands-on projects; those seeking intimate seminars or constant professor access might feel lost in the size. Tempe offers a sunny, walkable college town vibe in the Phoenix metro, with palm-shaded paths and Mill Avenue bars, though the relentless summer heat demands adjustment and the flat desert landscape lacks dramatic scenery.
Photo Gallery
+16
+8
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Test Policy
Test-optional schools still weigh strong scores. Submitting can help.
Application Fee
Academics
Student-Faculty Ratio
Programs Offered
Full-Time Faculty
Women Faculty
Research Spending
Degree Levels Offered
ASU shines in engineering through the Ira A. Fulton Schools, business at the W.P. Carey School, and the pioneering School of Sustainability, the first of its kind. You'll sit in large intro lectures with hundreds before smaller upper-level classes, where faculty often pull from industry pros rather than pure academics, fostering a practical, project-heavy style. Research ops abound for undergrads at places like the Biodesign Institute, but competitive majors like aerospace engineering fill fast, and the sheer scale means advising can feel stretched thin.
Student Body
Total Enrollment
65,450 undergrad • 14,368 grad
Undergraduate
Graduate
International
White
40%
Black / African American
4%
Hispanic / Latino
23%
Asian
8%
Other / Multi-racial
25%
Campus Life
Campus Setting
Tempe, AZ
Varsity Athletics
Campus pulses with Sun Devil spirit around football games at Mountain America Stadium and late-night study-grind sessions amid the residential villages. A typical week mixes club fairs with 1,100+ groups, beach volleyball on the intramural fields, and weekend hangs on Mill Avenue, though the party reputation draws crowds that can overwhelm quieter types. Housing clusters in 16 themed villages like the Barrett Honors Community, easing the sprawl, but off-campus rents climb in the growing metro area, and 110-degree summers push everyone indoors to AC'd rec centers.
Housing
On-Campus Housing
Housing Capacity
Meal Plan Available
Average Room & Board
Athletics
Athletic Association
NCAA
ROTC & Veteran Support
Army
Yes
Navy
Yes
Air Force
Yes
Veteran’s Programs Available
Yellow Ribbon Program (Post-9/11 GI Bill)
Yes
Credit for military training
Yes
Dedicated point of contact for veteran support services
Yes
Recognized student veteran organization
Yes
Member of DoD Voluntary Educational Partnership MOU
Yes
Cost & Aid
In-State Tuition
Out-of-State Tuition
Room & Board
Estimated Cost
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Aid
Receiving Pell Grants
Average Grant
Average Federal Loan
Apply for Financial Aid
Complete the FAFSA to unlock grants, scholarships, and federal loans.
Costs shown are before financial aid. Most students receive some form of aid. Complete the FAFSA to see what you qualify for.
Outcomes & Earnings
Retention Rate
87%
4 Years Graduation Rate
57%
6 Years Graduation Rate
69%
Median 10-Year Earnings
$62,668
87% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at Arizona State University Campus Immersion and return in the fall. 57% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 69% graduate within 6 years.
Graduation Rate
4-year grads
57%
4-5 years
12%
6-8 years
1%
Non-grad
30%
Let’s find your perfect tutor
Answer a few quick questions. We’ll recommend the right plan and match you with a top 5% tutor.
Key Statistics
Type
Public
Tuition
$10,978
Acceptance
90%
Undergrads
65,450
4-Year Grad Rate
57%
Endowment
$1.5B
Tempe, AZ 85287
Explore More