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Arizona State University or ASU opened in 1885 as Tempe Normal School in Tempe, Arizona. It was the first institution to offer higher education in the region. It was named Arizona State University after a statewide ballot in 1958. This is probably the only institution that was granted University status through popular mandate.
ASU expanded across four campuses over the years. However, the Tempe campus remains the largest, spread out over 642 acres. Downtown Phoenix is at a distance of 8 miles from the campus. It includes the following schools:
The sports teams, as well as students and alumni of ASU, are referred to as the ‘Sun Devils’.
Arizona State is in Tempe, AZ. Tempe is a medium-sized city. The school is a public institution. Arizona State issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Doctoral degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include engineering, media, and art studies.
Not all applicants to Arizona State are accepted. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 590 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 480 to 610 in 2007-2008.
The most successful professors at Arizona State are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time. The the school teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.
Approximately 51,481 students study at Arizona State (in 2007-2008).
Part-time study is common at the school. Students participate in Pacific-10 Conference athletics.
More complete details are provided below.
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ 85287
General Phone: (480) 965-9011
http://www.asu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 2,731 | interdisciplinary studies, political science, English, history, economics, sociology, anthropology, Spanish language, ... |
| Business and Management | 2,603 | business management, international business, marketing, accounting, finance, purchasing and contract management, MIS, management science, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 1,894 | elementary school teaching, curriculum and instruction, secondary teaching, special ed, educational administration, early childhood education, school counseling, music teaching, ... |
| Engineering | 912 | electrical engineering, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, biomedical engineering, aerospace engineering, chemical engineering, materials science, ... |
| Media | 805 | communication studies, journalism courses, communication and journalism, graphic communications, radio and television |
| Therapy and Counseling | 747 | psychology, communication disorders, educational psychology, communication disorders services, psychology courses, music therapy, marriage and family therapy |
| Family and Social Work | 689 | social work, family resource management, food and nutrition, public administration, public policy analysis |
| Science | 662 | biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, chemistry, microbiology, physics, conservation biology, geology, ... |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 411 | exercise science, parks and recreation studies, health and fitness |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 409 | registered nursing |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 389 | criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and administration, criminology |
| Art Studies | 304 | art studies, visual and performing arts |
| Law | 243 | law, advanced legal research, legal research |
| Architecture and Planning | 238 | architecture, urban planning, interior architecture, landscape architecture |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 231 | computer science, computer engineering, systems analyst |
| Design | 188 | design and applied arts, graphic design, industrial design |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 141 | construction management, real estate |
| Music | 119 | music performance, music, music theory and composition |
| Engineering Technician | 119 | engineering technician, mechanical engineering tech, computer engineering tech, industrial tech, manufacturing tech, electronics tech |
| Mathematics | 107 | mathematics, computational mathematics, statistics |
| Religion and Philosophy | 96 | religion, philosophy, philosophy and religious studies |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 88 | drama, dance |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 78 | agricultural management |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 62 | science tech |
| Transportation | 43 | aviation tech, air traffic controller |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 37 | land use planning |
| Hospitality | 31 | tourism and travel |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 25 | film and photography |
| Medical Support and Technology | 22 | clinical lab tech, audiology and speech pathology |
| Medicine | 15 | health professions |
| Medical Administration | 5 | health care administration |
Number of programs and degrees for Arizona State in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 10,706 | 113 |
| Master's degree | 3,082 | 89 |
| Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 418 | 48 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 238 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Arizona State had a total enrollment of 51,481 students (55,486 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 93% |
| Part-Time | 7% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 78% |
| Graduate | 22% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 63% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 13% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 63% |
| California | 8% |
| Illinois | 3% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Washington | 2% |
| New York | 2% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 78 % |
| Part-Time | 66 % |
Arizona State offers campus housing for 8,845 of its 55,486 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Tempe, Arizona for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Arizona Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 28,644 | 23,504 | 82% | 9,274 | 39% |
| Men | 13,700 | 11,081 | 81% | 4,411 | 40% |
| Women | 14,944 | 12,423 | 83% | 4,863 | 39% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 610 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 74% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 40% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,661 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,949 |
| Room and board | $ 8,790 |
| Room charge | $ 5,240 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,550 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,130 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,190 |
Financial Aid:
Arizona State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 108100)
Arizona State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 856 | 361 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 270 | 228 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 383 | 447 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 54 | $181,320 | 24 | $145,961 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 16 | $130,913 | 18 | $81,951 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 6 | $85,979 | 11 | $66,250 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 4 | $57,000 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 9 | $59,263 | 5 | $48,037 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 2 | * | 5 | $45,790 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 88 | $149,778 | 67 | $95,583 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 534 | $118,605 | 155 | $106,377 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 308 | $82,957 | 233 | $75,861 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 266 | $74,567 | 258 | $66,916 |
| Instructor | academic year | 49 | $36,931 | 74 | $36,367 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 151 | $55,300 | 177 | $49,041 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 13 | $44,692 | 19 | $26,735 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 1,321 | $90,432 | 916 | $69,113 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Pacific-10 Conference |
| Basketball | Pacific-10 Conference |
| Baseball | Pacific-10 Conference |
| Track | Pacific-10 Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 190 | 143 | 333 |
| Football | 78 | 0 | 78 |
| Track | 28 | 27 | 55 |
| Baseball | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| Basketball | 12 | 13 | 25 |
| All Other Sports | 45 | 103 | 148 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
Interior Architecture
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Management Science, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management
Taxation
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Land Use Planning and Management/Development
DESIGN
Design and Applied Arts, Other
Graphic Design
Industrial Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
ENGINEERING
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Science
Engineering, General
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Materials Science
Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Industrial Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family Resource Management Studies, General
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Public Administration
Public Policy Analysis
Social Work
HOSPITALITY
Tourism and Travel Services Management
LAW
Advanced Legal Research/Studies, Gen (LLM, MCL, MLI, MSL, JSD/SJD)
Law (LLB, JD)
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
American Indian/Native American Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Creative Writing
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
Hispanic-American,Puerto Rican & Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
History, General
History, Other
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International/Global Studies
Italian Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Urban Studies/Affairs
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Computational Mathematics
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Graphic Communications, General
Journalism, Other
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Construction Management
Real Estate
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Astrophysics
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Botany/Plant Biology
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
Chemistry, General
Conservation Biology
Geology/Earth Science, General
Microbiology, General
Molecular Biology
Natural Sciences
Physics, General
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Criminology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other
Communication Disorders, General
Educational Psychology
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Music Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
TRANSPORTATION
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
Air Traffic Controller
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Arizona State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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