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Most professors at ASU are great. There is, of course, the occasional exception to the rule. My advice is to register for an extra three credit hours each semester, so that, if need be, you’re able to drop a class and still satisfy full-time requirements.
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Arizona State - Tempe , AZ

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Though some students are occasionally discouraged by the school’s sub-par academic reputation, the lure of all manner of social temptations, or the University’s confounding and convoluted bureaucracy, most discover those feelings to be only temporary. Any student with a capacity for commitment and initiative, as well as a certain social aptitude, can tell you that Arizona State is a terrific environment in which to achieve the sort of growth, both personal and academic, that is expected of a college education. ASU is a large school with a diverse culture and a lot of great people. Students feel that they have met people that have all changed their lives in some way. It’s agreed that there are endless things to do here, and there are never-ending possibilities and opportunities as well.

For many, college is all about breaking away and living your own life; that can be hard if ASU is around the corner from your parent’s house. Still, there is amazing opportunity for growth and learning here, and even if you are from the local area, it’s possible to break away and get caught up in the separate world that lives within ASU. While the Greek life here is nothing to brag about, parking sucks, and the campus police are kind of a pain in the butt, ASU students still have plenty to be thankful for. If you want a place that has what seems like infinite sunshine, the best nightlife and social scene you could ever ask for, and a wealth of academic choices and opportunities, then ASU just might be your school. In the heart of a growing city, Arizona State in Tempe has been a wonderful and special experience for many. As a native of Arizona, I’d long taken ASU for granted. But it’s a great place if you come for the right reasons and pursue the things that you love. It may take a few years to figure out where you belong, so give yourself the chance. ASU is a great place for meeting new people and stumbling, sometimes quite literally, into adventure. I urge you to visit ASU and see for yourself, and if you are still so inclined, buy the ticket and take the ride.

By The Numbers

General Information:
Arizona State University
University Drive & Mill Avenue
Tempe, Arizona 85287

Control:
Public

Academic Calendar:
Semester

Founded:
1885

Web Site:
Main Phone:
(480) 965-9011

Full-Time Undergraduates:
31,049

Part-Time Undergraduates:
10,766

Total Male Undergraduates:
20,682

Total Female Undergraduates:
21,133

Overall Acceptance Rate:
92%

Total Applicants:
20,702

Total Acceptances:
19,133

Freshman Enrollment:
7,894

Yield (% of admitted students who actually enroll):
41%

Regular Decision Deadline:
Rolling

Regular Decision Notification:
Rolling

Must-Reply-By Date:
Rolling

Transfer Applications Received:
5,833

Transfer Applications Accepted:
5,204

Transfer Students Enrolled:
3,136

Transfer Application Acceptance Rate:
89%

SAT I or ACT Required?:
Either

SAT I Range (25th–75th Percentile):
970–1220

SAT I Verbal Range (25th–75th Percentile):
480–600

SAT I Math Range (25th–75th Percentile):
490–600

Freshman Retention Rate:
79%

Top 10% of High School Class:
28%

Application Fee:
$50 (out-of-state)
$25 (in-state)

Common Application Accepted?:
No

Supplemental Forms?:
No

Admissions Phone:
(480) 965-7788

Admissions E-Mail:
Admissions Web Site:
In-State Tuition:
$5,409

Out-of-State Tuition:
$17,697

Room and Board:
$8,790

Books and Supplies:
$1,130

Average Need-Based Financial Aid Package (including loans, grants, work study, and other sources):
$8,649

Students Who Applied for Financial Aid:
54%

Applicants Who Received Financial Aid:
78%

Financial Aid Forms Deadline:
June 1

Financial Aid Phone:
(480) 965-3355

Financial Aid E-Mail:
Financial Aid Web Site:

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