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Founded in 1984 by the Arizona Legislature, Arizona State University at the West Campus is one of four university campuses that make Arizona State University or ASU. The west campus is spread out over an area of 300 acres in the heart of northwest Phoenix.
Arizona State University at the West Campus was designated as a Phoenix Point of Pride in 2008. The campus is home to more than 9,000 students and offers more than 50 degree programs. It mainly focuses on liberal arts and interdisciplinary programs, and offers B.S., B.A., M.A., M.S., M.Ed., M.S.W., and Ph.D. degrees.
ASU west campus has the following schools and colleges within the campus:
The athletic teams of the university are known as ‘Sun Devils’ and compete in the Pacific Ten Conference.
Students attend Arizona State West Campus in Glendale, AZ, a large city. The school is a public institution. Arizona State West Campus degrees go up to the Doctoral degree.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Arizona State West Campus is known for its programs in media, education and teaching, and security and law enforcement.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 450. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 450 and 570.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Arizona State West Campus is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 8,664 students at the school (as of 2007).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Arizona State University at the West campus offers a high quality liberal arts university education where faculty and students engage in discovering and advancing knowledge in an interdisciplinary environment."
More complete details are provided below.
Arizona State University At The West Campus
4701 W Thunderbird Rd
Glendale, AZ 85306
General Phone: (602) 543-5500
http://www.west.asu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 495 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, special ed, educational administration |
| Business And Management | 457 | international business, accounting, business management |
| Liberal Arts | 260 | interdisciplinary studies, English, history, political science, sociology, Spanish language, social services, liberal arts and humanities, ... |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 150 | criminal justice and administration |
| Therapy And Counseling | 128 | psychology |
| Family And Social Work | 120 | social work |
| Media | 117 | communication studies |
| Science | 63 | biology |
| Art Studies | 33 | visual and performing arts |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 19 | parks and recreation studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Arizona State West Campus in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,566 | 22 |
| Master's degree | 276 | 9 |
In 2007, Arizona State West Campus had a total enrollment of 8,664 students (7,021 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 40% |
| Women | 60% |
| Full-Time | 96% |
| Part-Time | 4% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 83% |
| Graduate | 17% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 61% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 17% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 25% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 90% |
| California | 4% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 77 % |
| Part-Time | 37 % |
Arizona State West Campus offers campus housing for 400 of its 7,021 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Glendale, 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 | 1,595 | 959 | 60% | 539 | 56% |
| Men | 616 | 381 | 62% | 213 | 56% |
| Women | 979 | 578 | 59% | 326 | 56% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 570 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 63% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 38% |
| 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 | $ 4,766 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,999 |
| Room and board | $ 7,320 |
| Room charge | $ 4,620 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,700 |
| Books and supplies | $ 950 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,830 |
Financial Aid:
Arizona State West Campus participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 108101)
Arizona State West Campus has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 46 | 38 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 35 | 47 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 31 | 54 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 5 | $142,810 | 5 | $142,579 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 5 | $98,935 | 4 | $97,350 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 10 | $120,873 | 9 | $122,477 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 19 | $102,906 | 5 | $88,554 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 23 | $79,991 | 35 | $73,924 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 37 | $70,501 | 51 | $63,468 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 22 | $50,240 | 37 | $47,790 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 101 | $74,345 | 130 | $62,507 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
English Language and Literature, General
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Arizona State West Campus Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in media (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 Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching
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