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
ASU Report Card
Letter grades compare this school against national university benchmarks.
Academics
Selectivity, test scores, retention, and faculty access.
Value
Cost, aid, grants, and post-graduation earnings.
Diversity
Economic access, geographic mix, and gender balance.
Location
Safety, walkability, transit, and student nightlife.
Campus
Housing capacity, student body scale, and campus setting.
Outcomes
Graduation, retention, employment, and earnings.
Grades are benchmarked against national profile data. View methodology
Can You Get Into ASU?
ASU admitted just 62,084 of 68,840 applicants — a 90.20% acceptance rate
Admissions Snapshot
20% above state avg
12% below state avg
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.
Browse Housing Near ASUWhat Will ASU Cost You?
Most students don't pay sticker price — 77.00% receive financial aid
Sticker Price
81% below national avg
Per-credit cost: $808 (part-time)
Financial Aid & Grants
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-Campus | Off-Campus (avg) | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Housing | $9,458 | Varies |
| Monthly Equivalent | $788/mo | See listings |
| Meal Plan | $6,633 (required) | Flexible |
| Availability | 16,179 beds only | Hundreds of options |
What Can You Study at ASU?
Most Popular Undergraduate Majors
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other.
1172 graduates · 38.05% women
Psychology, General.
948 graduates · 78.59% women
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
909 graduates · 66.78% women
Computer Science.
708 graduates · 14.97% women
Finance, General.
436 graduates · 23.39% women
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
409 graduates · 59.41% women
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
395 graduates · 89.11% women
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
346 graduates · 62.43% women
Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management.
341 graduates · 35.19% women
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.
See Apartments Popular with Grad StudentsWhat's It Like at ASU?
Phoenix, AZ — city
Student Body
Where Freshmen Come From
From your state to this school
Student Demographics
ASU Photos
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Neighborhoods near ASU
Where students live around Arizona State University — vibe, walkability, and commute at a glance.
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.
Will You Succeed at ASU?
85.00% of freshmen return for sophomore year — 68.00% graduate within 6 years
Graduation Rates
11% above state avg
23% above state avg
6-Year Graduation by Group
ASU Reviews
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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.