Arizona State University at Tempe

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Tempe, AZ

$10,710

Avg in-state tuition

$28,800

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About Arizona State University at Tempe

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

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 63,124, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 88%. The university offers 147 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 66%, and a student-faculty ratio of 18:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $10,710, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $28,800.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

88% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

86% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

66% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. 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 scores Required

High school transcript Required

High school rank Recommended

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Recommended

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*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 Percentile 21-28

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1100-1320

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.

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75k

Students enrolled

85%

Online student enrollment

18:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

On-campus Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

46%

Hispanic

24%

Non-U.S. Citizen

10%

Asian

8%

Two or more races

5%

Black

4%

Unknown

2%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

50%

Socio-economic diversity

34% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $10,710 $28,800
Graduate $11,720 $26,160

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,300
On-campus room and board $13,510
On-campus other expenses $3,430
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $9,684
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $4,412
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $4,412

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $28,950 $47,040
Off-campus without family $26,106 $44,196
Off-campus with family $16,422 $34,512

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

34%

State Grant Aid

1%

Institution Grant Aid

88%

Pell Grant

34%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,405
State Grant Aid $1,669
Institution Grant Aid $10,809
Pell Grant Aid $4,649

Financial Outlook

$20k

Average student debt after graduation

$42k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

No information available for this school.

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Architecture And Related Services

BA

MA

DOC

2

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies

BA

MA

DOC

3

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

4

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

5

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

6

Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

7

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

8

Education

BA

MA

DOC

9

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

10

Engineering

BA

MA

DOC

11

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

12

Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

13

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

BA

MA

DOC

14

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

15

History

BA

MA

DOC

16

Legal Professions And Studies

BA

MA

DOC

17

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC

18

Mathematics And Statistics

BA

MA

DOC

19

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

20

Natural Resources And Conservation

BA

MA

DOC

21

Philosophy And Religious Studies

BA

MA

DOC

22

Physical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC