Arizona State University at the West campus

Arizona State University at the West campus Overview

Arizona State University at the West campus is a public, state school in an urban setting in Glendale, Arizona. ASU West was founded in 1984 and now enrolls around 4,929 students a year, including 4,601 undergrads.

There are many ways for students to get involved at ASU West! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of ASU West's theater groups.

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

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

Learn more about life at ASU West on the Student Life page. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2022 should receive admissions decisions by August 1.

Is ASU West a Good School?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. 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 to get a clearer sense of what ASU West offers and if it could be a good fit for you.

ASU West Acceptance Rate 2020

It is moderately difficult to get into ASU West. The acceptance rate at ASU West is 82%. Last year, 3,376 students applied to ASU West and 2,760 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at ASU West

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 West, around 86% are still enrolled their sophomore year. Around 70% of students who started at ASU West 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 West 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, 65% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

Recent ASU West grads have an average starting salary of $37,353 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 West

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 West meets 60% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend ASU West full-time are awarded $15,977 a year in financial aid, on average.

In 2020, students graduated with an average of $25,021 in student loans for each student with 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 early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

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

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Where is Arizona State University at the West campus Located?

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

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