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Arizona State University

public · Founded 1885 · Phoenix, AZ

Acceptance Rate

90.20%

Enrollment

79,593

Tuition & Fees

$12,794

Graduation Rate

68.00%

Retention Rate

85.00%

Off-Campus Needed

60,491

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ASU Report Card

Letter grades compare this school against national university benchmarks.

Academics

Selectivity, test scores, retention, and faculty access.

C+
Raw z-score: -0.71

Value

Cost, aid, grants, and post-graduation earnings.

A-
Raw z-score: 1.02

Diversity

Economic access, geographic mix, and gender balance.

A-
Raw z-score: 0.40

Location

Safety, walkability, transit, and student nightlife.

-
Insufficient data

Campus

Housing capacity, student body scale, and campus setting.

A
Raw z-score: 0.86

Outcomes

Graduation, retention, employment, and earnings.

B-
Raw z-score: -0.19

Grades are benchmarked against national profile data. View methodology

Arizona State University is one of the largest public research universities in the United States, enrolling over 145,000 students across its campuses. ASU is consistently ranked as one of the most innovative universities in the nation and offers programs across engineering, business, journalism, education, sustainability, and the arts. Its Tempe campus is the main hub, located adjacent to Phoenix with excellent transit connections.

Can You Get Into ASU?

ASU admitted just 62,084 of 68,840 applicants — a 90.20% acceptance rate

Admissions Snapshot

Acceptance Rate90.20%
School
State avg

20% above state avg

Total Applicants68,840
Students Admitted62,084
Students Enrolled14,102
Yield Rate22.70%
School
State avg

12% below state avg

Your odds at this school

Coming to ASU from out of state?

39% of freshmen aren't from Arizona. If you're moving for ASU, start your housing search early — only 24.00% of students can live on campus.

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What Will ASU Cost You?

Most students don't pay sticker price — 77.00% receive financial aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$12,051
School
National avg

81% below national avg

Fees$743
Room (on-campus)$9,458
Board (meal plan)$6,633
Total Cost of Attendance$28,885

Per-credit cost: $808 (part-time)

Financial Aid & Grants

Students receiving any aid77.00%
Average grant amount$12,396/yr

Your estimated net price

On-Campus vs. Off-Campus Housing Cost

ASU's on-campus room and board adds up to $16,091 per year ($1,341/month). Many students find that off-campus apartments offer more space, kitchen access, and flexibility — often at a lower monthly cost.

On-CampusOff-Campus (avg)
Annual Housing$9,458Varies
Monthly Equivalent$788/moSee listings
Meal Plan$6,633 (required)Flexible
Availability16,179 beds onlyHundreds of options

What Can You Study at ASU?

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

1

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other.

1172 graduates · 38.05% women

2

Psychology, General.

948 graduates · 78.59% women

3

Biology/Biological Sciences, General.

909 graduates · 66.78% women

4

Computer Science.

708 graduates · 14.97% women

5

Finance, General.

436 graduates · 23.39% women

6

Marketing/Marketing Management, General.

409 graduates · 59.41% women

7

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.

395 graduates · 89.11% women

8

Speech Communication and Rhetoric.

346 graduates · 62.43% women

9

Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management.

341 graduates · 35.19% women

10

Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration.

330 graduates · 63.64% women

Your major at this school

Grad students need housing too

With 14,419 graduate students and only 16,179 total dorm beds, most grad students live off campus.

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What's It Like at ASU?

Phoenix, AZ — city

Student Body

Total Enrollment79,593
Undergraduates65,174
Graduate Students14,419
Full-Time70,971 (89%)
Part-Time8,622 (11%)
Women48.00%

Where Freshmen Come From

Out-of-State
32%
Arizona
61%
International
7%

From your state to this school

Student Demographics

White
40%
Asian
8%
Hispanic
23%
Black
4%
Two or More
4%
Not Reported
4%

Neighborhoods near ASU

Where students live around Arizona State University — vibe, walkability, and commute at a glance.

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How Does ASU Compare?

Institutional resources and student-faculty ratios

Student-Faculty Ratio

18:1

Peer Institutions

Schools that ASU reports as peers for academic and admissions benchmarking.

104717

Will You Succeed at ASU?

85.00% of freshmen return for sophomore year — 68.00% graduate within 6 years

Graduation Rates

First-Year Retention85.00%
School
State avg

11% above state avg

4-Year Graduation Rate55.00%
5-Year Graduation Rate65.00%
6-Year Graduation Rate68.00%
School
State avg

23% above state avg

National Average (6-year)53%
ASU
68.00%
Natl Avg
53%

6-Year Graduation by Group

Asian Students78.00%
White Students70.00%
Black Students54.00%
Hispanic Students61.00%
Women70.00%
Men65.00%

ASU Reviews

Student perspectives on academics, campus life, and housing fit

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60,491 ASU Students Need Off-Campus Housing

With 79,593 students and only 16,179 dorm beds, 76% of ASU students live off campus.

65,174

Undergraduates

14,419

Graduate Students

60,491

Need Off-Campus Housing

Data Sources: U.S. Department of Education IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics. University Apartments is not affiliated with Arizona State University.