Arizona State University: Where Futures Take Flight

Arizona State University (ASU) is a premier public research university in the USA. It is consistently ranked the #1 most innovative university by U.S. News & World Report. ASU is dedicated to excellence, broad access to quality education, and impactful research.

Academic Programs

ASU offers over 400 undergraduate and 450 graduate degree programs. Highly-ranked fields include:

• Engineering: Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering.
• Business: W. P. Carey School of Business, with top programs like Supply Chain Management.
• Journalism: Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communications.
• Sustainability: Nationally recognized programs in sustainability and global impact.
• Public Service: Strong programs in public policy, management, and criminology.

Innovation and Research

ASU is an R1 (very high research activity) institution and a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU).

• Leading Research: ASU is a national leader in research and discovery, collaborating with partners like NASA for space exploration.
• New American University: A model committed to innovation, inclusion, and societal impact.

Student Experience and Location

ASU provides a dynamic learning environment across four campuses in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area.

• Location: The main and largest campus is the Tempe Campus, a short drive from downtown Phoenix. Other major campuses are in Downtown Phoenix, West Valley, and Polytechnic.
• Campus Life: A vibrant community with over 1,000 student clubs, state-of-the-art sports facilities, and the Sun Devils competing in NCAA Division I athletics. First-year students are generally required to live on campus.
• Support: Students have access to academic advising, career counseling, and 24/7 mental health support.

Facts and Figures

• Founded: 1885
• Acceptance Rate: Approximately 90%
• Total Enrollment: Over 100,000 (across all learning modalities)
• Language: English
• Tuition (Estimated Annual Undergraduate, 2024–2025):
  • Arizona Resident: $\approx \$12,500-\$14,000$ (Tuition & Mandatory Fees)
  • Non-Resident/International: $\approx \$33,500-\$36,500$ (Tuition & Mandatory Fees)