Arizona State University
Arizona State University is a leading public research university, measured not by whom it excludes, but by whom it includes and how they succeed. ASU prepares students for success with access to a top-ranked honors college, undergraduate research opportunities, internships and entrepreneurial endeavors, and a student-focused faculty that mentors and supports students.
ASU strives for excellence in everything so you can excel in anything, which is why we have earned more than 20 No. 1 rankings on some of the most prestigious rankings lists. And ASU graduates are in high demand — the university ranks No. 2 in the U.S. for employability among public universities, according to the Global Employability University Ranking and Survey.
Academic programs
- Design
- Engineering
- Research
- Science
- Technology
- Liberal Arts
- Business
- Education
- Nursing
- Communication
- Music
- Art & Design
- Economics
- Finance/Accounting
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Performing Arts
- Social Science
- Visual Arts
- Psychology
- Computer Science
- Aviation
- Public health
- Architecture
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Greek Life
- Intramural/Club Sports
- LGBTQIA Services
- Military/Veteran Services
- Night Class Offerings
- On-Campus Housing
- Religious Affiliation
- ROTC Program
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
- Distance/online learning
Application information
First-year
We're here to help make each step toward becoming a Sun Devil a smooth experience. Follow the steps below to apply to become a first-year student at ASU.
Course competency requirements
To be admitted to ASU, you need the following coursework:
- 4 years math
- 4 years English (non-ESL/ELL courses)
- 3 years lab sciences (1 year each from biology, chemistry, earth science, integrated sciences or physics)
- 2 years social sciences (including 1 year American history)
- 2 years same second language
- 1 year fine arts or 1 year career and technical education
Aptitude requirements
To be admitted to ASU, you will need one of the following:
- top 25% in high school graduating class
- 3.00 GPA in competency courses (4.00 = "A")
- ACT: 22 (24 nonresidents)
- SAT: 1120 (1180 nonresidents)
Transfer
A transfer applicant is a student who has attended one or more colleges or universities and has completed 12 or more transferable semester credits post-high school. Students with fewer than 12 transferable credits are considered incoming first-year students.
Competency requirement
You must have completed one of the following:
- Graduated from high school.
- Earned a GED.
Aptitude requirement
You must meet one of the following:
- Transfer students with 12–23 transferable credits must also have a minimum 2.50 cumulative transfer GPA and meet first-year student admission requirements.
- Transfer students with 24 or more transferable credits must have a minimum 2.50 cumulative transfer GPA.
- Transfer students who have earned an associate degree or higher from a regionally accredited higher education institution must have a minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA (for Arizona residents) or 2.50 cumulative GPA (for nonresidents).
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Additional information
Find the perfect major
ASU offers more than 400 undergraduate degrees led by an expert faculty in nationally recognized colleges and schools. Search ASU undergraduate programs that align with your academic and career goals.
A campus designed to fit you
ASU offers multiple campuses and learning locations — each with its own size and personality — so you can choose the learning environment that fits you best. While each campus offers a different experience, all graduates receive an ASU degree.
A high-value education
ASU is committed to offering the best possible education at the most affordable cost. Most ASU students receive some form of financial aid — including our generous merit scholarships — which can help cover a substantial portion of your tuition and put an ASU degree within reach.
A supportive start to college life
Most first-year students live on campus, putting them steps away from classes, professors, the library — everything needed to succeed. You’ll live in a residential college with other students in your academic program, creating built-in study partners and opportunities to make friends. Residential colleges also offer tutoring and advising and host fun events to keep you connected.
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