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Arizona State University at Tempe Overview

Arizona State University at Tempe is a public, state school in an urban setting in Tempe, Arizona. ASU Tempe was founded in 1885 and now enrolls around 74,795 students a year, including 63,124 undergrads. ASU Tempe provides on-campus housing for up to 16,435 students. Most students live in off campus housing.

There are many ways for students to get involved at ASU Tempe! Love music or performing? Join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of ASU Tempe's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? ASU Tempe students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Thinking of pledging? ASU Tempe has fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? ASU Tempe has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at ASU Tempe on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at ASU Tempe on the Student Life page. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2022 should hear from ASU Tempe by August 1.

Is ASU Tempe a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a look at each of these factors to get a better sense of what ASU Tempe offers and if it could be the right college for you.

ASU Tempe Acceptance Rate 2021

It is moderately difficult to get into ASU Tempe. Around 88% of applicants get into ASU Tempe each year. Out of 53,516 applications received in 2021, 47,290 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at ASU Tempe

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at ASU Tempe, around 86% return for their sophomore year. Around 67% of students who started at ASU Tempe earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outcomes for ASU Tempe Grads

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school. Within six months of graduating, 57% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

Recent ASU Tempe grads have an average starting salary of $54,975 a year. The average starting salary for all 2021 graduates was around $60,000 a year, though these numbers vary widely by major.

Tuition and Financial Aid at ASU Tempe

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. ASU Tempe meets 62% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $17,463 a year.

Students in the class of 2021 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $24,488 of debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at ASU Tempe. Based on this information, how does ASU Tempe sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is ASU Tempe a good school for you?

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Where is Arizona State University at Tempe Located?

ASU Tempe is located in the urban setting of Tempe, Arizona, less than an hour from Phoenix.

If you want to see ASU Tempe for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Loop 202, Red Mountain Freeway to Tempe, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Phoenix Sky Harbor International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what ASU Tempe and Tempe are like without leaving home.

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