2. 04 Your next step
06 Find your fit
18 Picture yourself here
20 Your academic roadmap
30 Live the life you want
32 Invest in your future
34 It’s your time
36 You’re one of us
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You’re on
your way
#1 AZ
Best college value
– Kiplinger
#1 U.S.
Top public
college chosen
by international
students
– Institute of
International Education
#1 U.S.
Most innovative
– U.S. News &
World Report
#5 U.S.
Among top
universities for
producing the best-
qualified graduates
– The Wall Street
Journal
#5 U.S.
Among top
producers of
Fulbright Student
Scholars
– Fulbright Scholar
Awards
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Take a minute to imagine what
your future might look like. Do you
see yourself developing a life-saving
vaccine? Are you producing content
for a major media outlet? Maybe
you’re starting your own business
or performing on stage. Regardless
of what your vision of success
looks like, you’re already on your
way, and college is the next chapter
in your journey.
The university you choose should
have the programs that interest you,
the campus and community that feels
right, and the opportunities that will
help you achieve your goals.
Arizona State University could be
that place for you. Because it’s your
decision and your time to explore,
we designed this book to show you
what it means to be a Sun Devil. Use
it as a guide to take your next step
toward the future you want.
yourfuture.asu.edu
3. You might not yet know exactly
where you’re headed in life,
and that’s okay because life is
unpredictable. What’s important is
that you take your next step toward
something that interests you. Here’s
an example. Let’s fast forward ten
years. You’re well into a career you
love, and you’re good at it. You’re
already making your mark and feeling
confident about the path you chose.
But then, something happens. It
changes the way your job is done,
and you need to learn on the fly.
Now what?
Good thing you went to ASU,
because we specialize in graduating
master learners — people capable of
learning anything. One thing is certain
about the 21st century: new careers
will emerge, existing ones will change
and others will become obsolete. It’s
why at ASU, regardless of your major,
we’ll teach you how to adapt to the
unexpected and come out thriving.
Your next
step
400K+
alumni worldwide
#1 AZ
Top public colleges
in the U.S.
— American City
Business Journals
#1 AZ
Contribution to the
public good
— Washington
Monthly
300+
undergraduate
degrees
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yourfuture.asu.edu/startnow
Imagine a new kind of
freshman year
ASU offers groundbreaking
ways to earn first-year college
credit online and engage in
hands-on learning.
me3
Still deciding on what to study?
With ASU’s interactive me3
tool, you can explore careers
that fit your interests and
passions. Try it today.
yourfuture.asu.edu/me3
Global Freshman Academy
Get ahead by taking
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courses for academic
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ASU helps you get ahead before you get here
4. Everyone has a different idea of what the perfect
college campus looks like. Big. Small. Active. Relaxed.
You get the idea. We offer five locations so no matter what
you’re picturing, we have it or come pretty close. Let’s take
a tour of each.
See which campus best suits your college needs with our
campus fit quiz.
yourfuture.asu.edu/campusfit
The heart of university life: living on
campus. In ASU’s Residential Colleges,
you’ll live and study with students in
your major and college. These living-
learning communities provide supportive
environments that connect and involve you
outside the classroom.
Enjoy easy access to live-in staff and
student leaders who share advice and
encouragement.
Live close to your classes, the library,
the fitness complex, campus events —
everything is right outside your door.
housing.asu.edu
Tempe is ranked a top 25
city for millennials
– Niche.com
Phoenix is ranked
a top 10 best city for
graduates for its low cost
of living, job prospects
and job growth
– Kiplinger
Arizona is ranked
#1 in the nation for
future job growth
– Forbes
Arizona is ranked the
#4 state in the country
for innovation and the
#1 state for
entrepreneurial activity
– Fast Company
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SAFETY
ASU Alert System
Receive texts and email
alerts about situations on
or near campus.
Safety Escort Services
Studying late? Request a
free ride on campus.
LiveSafe app
Send ASU Police real-time
anonymous tips, call 911,
and allow a friend or
parent to track your
walk home.
Find
your fit
5. Downtown
Phoenix
campus
I’m really big on the arts so being so close to creative
change makers, whether they are musicians, artists
or community members, has been great.
– Alexandra; journalism and mass communication
Phoenix, Ariz.
“ “
EXPLORE
Phoenix Public Market
This downtown cafe features
an open-air farmers market
Phoenix Art Museum
Largest fine arts museum
in the Southwest
Roosevelt Row
Your go-to for coffee shops,
art-house movies and
First Friday art walks
1,546
freshmen
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COLLEGES
College of
Health Solutions
College of Integrative
Sciences and Arts
College of Nursing and
Health Innovation
College of Public Service
and Community Solutions
Sandra Day O’Connor
College of Law
Walter Cronkite School
of Journalism and Mass
Communication
Students who find their fit at the
Downtown Phoenix campus are
people who thrive in a creative city
culture. This compact, metropolitan
campus attracts students who are
up-and-comers and impact-making
idealists.
In the twelfth largest media market,
home to The Arizona Republic,
journalism students learn their beat by
reporting for ASU-operated Arizona
PBS, just like Walter Cronkite (the
J-school’s namesake) might have
in his early reporting days. Public
service and legal studies students
find themselves at the doorsteps of
the state capitol, major nonprofits
and government agencies, and
big-name law firms. Health majors
land internships at one of the
nearby hospitals or biomedical
research centers. And most of these
opportunities are a quick light
rail or bikeshare ride away from
the classroom.
tours.asu.edu/downtown
6. COLLEGES
College of
Health Solutions
College of Integrative
Sciences and Arts
Ira A. Fulton Schools
of Engineering
Mary Lou Fulton
Teachers College
School of Sustainability
W. P. Carey
School of Business
EXPLORE
Joe’s Farm Grill
See why Guy Fieri made
a special trip to this local
hangout on “Diners,
Drive-Ins and Dives”
SanTan Village
An urban shopping
and dining center
just minutes
from campus
Superstition Mountains
Spend your weekends
mountain biking or hiking
through saguaro–filled
canyons and mountains
I love all the lab space and equipment available for
students to use, and how easy it is for the professors
to get to know you as a student.
– Bobbie; mechanical engineering with a focus in entrepreneurship
Gilbert, Ariz.
“ “
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freshmen
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Students who find their fit at
the Polytechnic campus enjoy an
easygoing atmosphere where their
creativity and ambition flourish.
The campus feels quiet and serene
and attracts the kinds of engineering
and technology students who like to
take apart electronics and find out
how they work. They build robots,
hack software (for good, of course)
and have access to labs filled with
free equipment like 3-D printers, laser
cutters, and photo and video studios.
Students with interests in business,
interdisciplinary sciences, education
and entrepreneurship are often
spotted in collaborative spaces filling
up whiteboard walls with big ideas.
There’s even a cul-de-sac of student
houses on campus called Startup
Village, set aside for friends-turned-
founders of student-led startups to live
and work together.
Polytechnic
campus
tours.asu.edu/polytechnic
7. Not only are the people diverse, but the architecture
is too. Walk around the Tempe campus and you’ll
see buildings old and new standing side by side.
It’s almost like an architectural museum.
– Patrick; visual communications design
Duarte, Calif.
“ “
EXPLORE
Mill Avenue
Tempe’s iconic downtown
district is the perfect place to
grab a bite, catch a movie or
stock up on ASU gear
The Chuckbox
A Tempe landmark for 35+
years, serving top-notch
burgers (including the
garden variety)
Tempe Town Lake
Canoe, run, bike or enjoy
an afternoon festival at
this desert oasis
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Students who find their fit at
the Tempe campus are the kind of
students who are looking for a classic
Pac-12 college experience. As a vibrant
college town and the campus home to
Sun Devil athletics, Tempe is the heart
of Sun Devil nation.
Students with any academic interest can
find their niche at the Tempe campus.
State-of-the-art and solar-powered
buildings are home to students in such
majors as sustainability, engineering,
business, and interdisciplinary arts
and sciences.
When students are not in classes,
chances are they’re hanging out at
campus hotspots like Palm Walk or
the Secret Garden (we’d tell you more
about that, but it’s a secret), catching a
Broadway show at ASU Gammage or
hiking up “A” Mountain, a rite of passage
for every Sun Devil.
Tempe
campus
9,341
freshmen
COLLEGES
College of
Health Solutions
College of Integrative
Sciences and Arts
College of Liberal Arts
and Sciences
Herberger Institute for
Design and the Arts
Ira A. Fulton Schools
of Engineering
Mary Lou Fulton
Teachers College
School for the Future of
Innovation in Society
School of Sustainability
W. P. Carey
School of Business
tours.asu.edu/tempe
8. West campus provides students with a small, tight-
knit community while also allowing them to benefit
from all of the resources and experiences available
at a large university.
– Deepika; business and marketing
Irvine, Calif.
“ “
EXPLORE
Desert Eagle Coffee
Your quiet spot for studying
with fresh-roasted coffee
24 hours a day
Shaw Butte
Enjoy the breathtaking
views along this scenic
five-mile trail
Westgate
Outdoor shopping
and entertainment venue
within walking distance
of Arizona Cardinals and
Coyotes stadiums
Students who find their fit at
the West campus value a tight-knit
community. Students tend to be
intellectual trailblazers interested in
becoming the next generation
of leaders.
The four-year Collegiate Experience
at West campus offers one-on-
one support and personalized
opportunities from freshman through
senior year. And with beautiful
courtyards, classic architecture and
a state-of-the-art student center,
it’s easy to understand why these
education, health, business, and
interdisciplinary arts and sciences
students are often seen lounging
on the lush green lawns or tossing
around a Frisbee.
The West campus culture is kind
of like going to college with a new
extended family — you’ll know your
classmates’ first names, and every
face is a familiar one.
West
campus
tours.asu.edu/west
484
freshmen
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COLLEGES
College of
Health Solutions
College of Nursing and
Health Innovation
Mary Lou Fulton
Teachers College
New College of
Interdisciplinary Arts
and Sciences
Thunderbird School of
Global Management
W. P. Carey
School of Business
9. My favorite part of the Lake Havasu location is the
tight-knit community of the campus, and of course,
the lake. On weekends or if I get done early, I like to
bike down to the lake, swim a little and mostly just
enjoy the sound while laying out in the sun.
– Nate; organizational leadership
Loveland, Colo.
“
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COLLEGES
College of
Health Solutions
College of Integrative
Sciences and Arts
College of Public Service
and Community Solutions
New College of
Interdisciplinary Arts
and Sciences
W. P. Carey
School of Business
EXPLORE
Great Pineapple Race
Students, faculty, staff
and residents compete in
an outrigger canoe race
London Bridge
Home to the historic
1830 bridge that formerly
spanned the River
Thames in London
Papa Leone’s Pizza
Hometown slices with
boat delivery for you
and your crew
Students who find their fit at ASU
Colleges at Lake Havasu City are
looking for personal attention from
instructors and thrive in an independent
environment where they can create
their own paths.
Undergraduates here have the
opportunity to gain professional skills
and experience through internships
with community partners and local
businesses. This co-op model matches
students’ academic interests with
work-based learning options. With a
focus on gaining practical experience,
students here don’t just read about
water chemistry, they go to the lake and
take water samples themselves. They
don’t just learn about criminology from
a lecture, they intern alongside local
law enforcement.
Students at Lake Havasu City love the
outdoor lifestyle and enjoy a panoramic
view of Lake Havasu from campus.
Weekends are spent biking and
hiking in the surrounding mountains,
and sunsets are enjoyed daily from
paddleboards.
ASU Colleges
at Lake
Havasu City
tours.asu.edu/havasu
146
total enrollment
for 2015
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10. Picture
yourself
here
PHOENIX IS
125 miles
(2 hours)
from Sedona, Ariz.
232 miles
(3 hours 30 minutes)
from the Grand Canyon
202 miles
(3 hours 15 minutes)
from
Lake Havasu City, Ariz.
356 miles
(5 hours 30 minutes)
from San Diego, Calif.
366 miles
(5 hours 30 minutes)
from Disneyland
NV
CA
UT
CO
NM
AZ
Lake
Havasu
City
Las Vegas
Phoenix
Grand Canyon
Flagstaff
Sedona
San Diego
Disneyland
ARIZONA
HAS
22 national parks
18 national monuments
(more than any other
state in the U.S.)
3,928 mountain peaks
and summits
The two largest
manmade lakes in
the U.S. (Lake Mead
and Lake Powell)
65 hiking trails in
Phoenix alone
6 professional
sports teams in the
Phoenix area
As the sixth-largest city in the
country, Phoenix attracts visitors and
new residents with its natural beauty,
sunshine and opportunities. Spend the
day outdoors hiking at South Mountain
Park, kayaking on Tempe Town Lake
or exploring bike trails around the
city. Then check out one of the many
music or art festivals held throughout
the year across the valley. Have an
afternoon free? Cheer for one of our
professional sports teams.
Phoenix also has two major ski resorts
just a couple hours away. The pine
trees, snow and red rocks of Sedona
don’t look like a desert (it looks like
you’re on Mars).
And if you love everything a bustling
city offers, you’ll find incredible food
and famous restaurants, art walks
and hidden coffee shops, and even
a prominent music scene. Whether
you’re a local or coming from across
the country (or the other side of the
world), you can always experience
something new.
yourfuture.asu.edu/phoenix
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Sunny 85%
of the year
(more than Florida
and Hawaii)
65°
average January
temperature in Phoenix
36
annual average of
days with rainfall
Is it hot? Yes and no.
Arizona has 300 days of sunshine per year, and yes, the summers can get pretty hot. But it’s not
about surviving summer – Arizona’s best weather awaits you during the school year.
11. Your ideal campus plus customized ways to
get involved make the college experience
memorable. But it’s what goes on in the classroom
that really matters for your future career.
ASU is home to remarkable professors committed to
teaching in ways that match your learning style. ASU’s
professors are at the top of their fields — you’ll learn
from Nobel Prize winners, textbook authors, pioneers
of outer space exploration and even a Poet Laureate.
22-to-1
student-to-faculty ratio
5%
of classes have
100 or more students
43%
of classes have
19 or fewer students
78%
of classes have
39 or fewer students
Faculty
members
include
4 Nobel Laureates
3 Pulitzer Prize winners
2 MacArthur Fellows
84%
of freshmen
returned for their
sophomore year
Your academic
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Our objective is to create an environment in which
a person can learn anything, and thus we must avail
ourselves of every tool, mechanism and means.
– ASU President Michael Crow
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All students can major in these degrees. Residents of Western
states (other than Arizona) may enroll in the WUE reduced
tuition program.
students.asu.edu/wue
WUE
13. Just as no two fingerprints are
alike, each student’s college
experience is their own. At ASU,
you are empowered to design your
own college adventure.
Here are some ways:
Research. Work with a professor
and other students on a meaningful
research project.
Study abroad. Study in another
country, and learn from its people
and culture.
Concurrent degrees. Earn two
degrees at once by creating your
own combination of programs.
Student clubs. Pick from more
than 1,000 student clubs featuring
almost every interest imaginable.
yourfuture.asu.edu/customize
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I am a firm believer that education is something you
do and not something you get, and study abroad
allows exactly for that.
– Donny, global health ’14;
Switzerland study abroad
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700+
community outreach
opportunities
1.8 million
hours of student
community service
in 2015
1,000+
student clubs
250+
study abroad
programs
400+
research
opportunities
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Pac-12
athletic teams
Top 6 study abroad
destinations:
Spain, United Kingdom,
China, Australia,
Argentina, France
What you’ll do
outside of class Explore one of our 1,000+ clubs
Business to Business
American Medical Student Association
ASU Lacrosse
Therapeutic Recreation Association
Society of Professional Journalists
Running Club
Bakers at ASU
Model United Nations
NASA Space Grant Robotics
Dragon Boat Club at ASU
Cos Club
Rainbow Coalition (LGBTQIA)
Air Traffic Control Club
GlobalResolve Club
Softball Club
Make Club at ASU
Outdoor Pursuits
Health Science Club
14. $2.5 million
in student
entrepreneurial
projects 2006–2015
250+
student-supported
startups
Nearly 90
entrepreneur-related
courses
#29
in the U.S. for Best
College for Aspiring
Entrepreneurs
– College Choice
Top 20
alma mater for
landing a job in
Silicon Valley
– Business Insider
2016
Entrepreneurial
University
– Deshpande
Foundation
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Big ideas don’t just happen in the
classroom. If you’re looking to enhance your
college experience — to be challenged and
become even more prepared to thrive after
graduation — we have the programs for you.
Barrett, The Honors College — Called the
“gold standard” of honors colleges by The New
York Times, Barrett offers exceptional students
exclusive opportunities and a specially
designed residential experience.
E+I Fellows Program — Have a great idea?
You can become an E+I Fellow and receive
special support and exclusive access to
programs to help you start a venture or
develop a new product.
Public Service Academy — If you want to
become a leader dedicated to service and
facing tough challenges head on, the Public
Service Academy will train you to get there.
Pre-health — If you plan to work in the health
care field, ASU’s pre-health program offers
research projects, clinical opportunities and
other experiences that medical schools look for.
Pre-law — Future law school students can
take advantage of exclusive workshops and
events, special courtroom visits, access to
attorneys and experience working in law firms.
students.asu.edu/scholar-programs
Find your inner
innovator
TechShop
A maker space in the East
Valley that offers more than
$1 million worth of prototyping
equipment and ideation space
to ASU’s budding innovators.
entrepreneurship.asu.edu/
techshop
Changemaker Central
A student-led initiative where
visions of a better future can
be realized — by sharing ideas
on service, entrepreneurship
and change in the community.
changemaker.asu.edu
Launch Days
Campus-wide celebrations
of entrepreneurship in which
students from all majors are
encouraged to infuse their days
with innovative thinking.
entrepreneurship.asu.edu
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Your honors
experience
When I was deciding on a college, I was looking for programs
where I could push myself a little harder and found out about
Barrett. It is perfect because I wanted a small liberal arts
college education and a large university experience.
– Cora, political science BS, American Indian studies minor ’17;
from Shonto, in the Navajo Nation in northeastern Arizona
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15-to-1
student-to-faculty
ratio in Barrett
Barrett
student profile
Average old
SAT*: 1300
Average new
SAT**: 1360
Average ACT: 29
Average GPA: 3.80
*math and reading
**estimated evidence-based
reading and writing plus math
Barrett graduates
pursue
37% graduate studies
33% employment
10% medical school
10% volunteer/other
6% MBA
4% law school
6,300+
Barrett students
1,000+
National Scholars
Barrett, The Honors College is a selective
residential college that recruits academically
outstanding undergraduates from across
the nation. Named “Best Honors College” in the
U.S., Barrett provides you with exclusive internship,
research, study abroad and volunteer opportunities.
The dedicated Barrett staff and faculty offer unequaled
support and mentorship. Barrett students and their
projects are supported by a $12 million endowment.
The Barrett living-learning communities on all four
ASU campuses surround you with academically driven
peers who challenge and support you throughout your
college experience.
honors.asu.edu
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88%
2014–2015 ASU
graduates looking
for a job get at least
one offer within 90
days of graduating
53%
ASU students
complete at least
one internship
before graduating
20K+
Jobs posted
annually on Sun
Devil CareerLink
234K+
Sun Devils on
LinkedIn
Top-tier
ASU named a
premier school and
top-tier recruiting
and hiring institution
– Ford Motor Company
4 Fortune 500 and
13 Fortune 1000
companies are
headquartered in
metro Phoenix
Our goal here is simple — we want to
teach you how to be a master learner, ready
to thrive in your future career and live a
meaningful life.
We know that “learning to thrive” means
different things to different people, but in
general we can agree that thriving means
that you’re succeeding in your career, proud
of your personal accomplishments and
prepared for whatever life throws at you.
yourfuture.asu.edu/thrive
Live the life
you want
Earnings source: U.S. Dept. of Ed. National Center for Education Statistics (2015)
The Condition of Education 2015 (NCES-2015-144)
nces.ed.gov/programs/coe/indicator_cba.asp
Unemployment source: U.S. Dept. of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Current
Population Survey (2014)
www.bls.gov/emp/ep_chart_001.htm
$30,000 6.0%
$37,500 4.5%
$48,500 3.5%
$59,600 2.3%
SALARY UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Annual average earnings and unemployment rates
For full-time workers ages 25 – 34, 2013–2014
Sun Devils thriving in their careers
Pursuing an MD at Johns
Hopkins School of Medicine
Breanne McCarthy, 2016
biological sciences and
biochemistry
Top employers hiring recent ASU graduates
Systems engineer,
General Dynamics
John Hernandez, 2016
electrical engineering
Graphic designer, CBS
Elizabeth Vegh, 2014
digital culture (art)
Digital content coordinator,
iHeartMedia
Malcolm Brinkley, 2015
broadcast journalism
Software engineer, Google
Amy Baldwin, 2015
computer science, minor in
engineering management
Founder and chief
executive officer, Board
Blazers; Arizona’s Top 35
Entrepreneurs Under 35
Greg Rudolph, 2015
marketing, supply chain management
Intel
JPMorgan Chase
Wells Fargo
Bank of America
Apple
Target
ESPN
GEICO
Microsoft
Phoenix Children’s Hospital
American Airlines
General Mills
eBay
Arizona State University
State Farm
17. You’ve found the campus that fits you.
You’ve got an idea of what majors and
experiences interest you. Now it’s time
to talk about how to make this investment
work financially.
asu.edu/financialaid
Invest in
your future
Cost of Attendance — Nonresidents
Base tuition and mandatory fees
Based on full-time enrollment of 12 credits per semester
for undergraduates (24 credits per year)
On-campus housing and meals
Based on average residential hall and meal plan costs
on the Tempe campus
Books and supplies
Cost varies depending on requirements for enrolled courses
Transportation
Cost varies depending on frequency of travel
Personal
Cost varies depending on personal spending habits
Estimated annual total
*Based on Tempe campus base tuition and fees. View the degree list to see which
colleges charge program fees and/or differential tuition. Freshman and sophomore
students in the Polytechnic School and New College receive a 10% discount on tuition.
**Barrett, The Honors College residential halls and meal plans are higher due to
additional costs.
*
**
$26,470
$12,400
$1,300
$1,376
$1,982
$43,528
students.asu.edu/wue
$9,954
ASU
WUE
$15,212
ASU
Havasu
$26,470
ASU
metro*
Univ. of
Oregon
*Metropolitan campuses include Downtown Phoenix, Polytechnic, Tempe and West.
$33,441
Univ. of
Arizona
$34,967
UCLA
$40,200
UC
Berkeley
$39,498
Stanford
$47,331
USC
$52,283
2016–2017 ASU and Pac-12 universities
Tuition and mandatory fees for
a nonresident student
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FINANCIAL
AID
More than
80%
of ASU students receive
some form of financial aid
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ASU Freshman Merit Scholarships
Admitted students with an ACT or SAT score are automatically considered for one of ASU’s
New American University scholarships. No additional application is necessary. See how
much you may be eligible to receive.
scholarships.asu.edu/estimator
New American University Merit Award Commitment
Students awarded New American University scholarships at the National Scholar,
President’s, Provost’s or Dean’s level, who complete their undergraduate degrees in less
than eight semesters, may apply any remaining semester awards toward ASU immersion
(on-campus) graduate degree programs.
asu.edu/namucommitment
Current ASU New American University scholars’ averages
SAT score is out of 1600 and includes evidence-based reading and writing plus math. ACT composite score is out of 36.
Core GPA is out of 4.00 (= “A”) and includes only grades from core courses and may be different from your high school GPA.
Award Type SAT ACT Core GPA
President’s Scholar 1390 30 3.80
Provost’s Scholar 1290 27 3.70
Dean’s Scholar 1260 26 3.40
University Scholar 1220 25 3.30
Academic Achievement Scholar 1180 24 3.00
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Program
Students from select Western states can receive discounted nonresident tuition for specific
ASU degree programs on the Downtown Phoenix, Polytechnic and West campuses. The
WUE program cannot be combined with the full New American Univerity award.
Nonresident tuition and fees $26,470
Nonresident WUE tuition and fees $15,212
WUE savings $11,258
$31
million
in wages paid to
ASU undergraduate
student workers last year
11,000+
students employed
at the university
18. Ready to apply? We can’t wait to learn more
about you. The Arizona Board of Regents sets
the admission standards for the state — all
Arizona public universities have the same
admission requirements. Review the admission
requirements and begin your application.
Successfully complete ASU’s
competency requirements:
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
You will also need one of the
following:
*Scores reflect new March 2016 SAT scoring model. Visit
students.asu.edu/freshman/requirements for more details.
Step One
Complete
your ASU
undergraduate
admission
application.
asu.edu/apply
Step Two
Pay the
nonrefundable
$70 application
fee.
asu.edu/
admission
Step Three
Request to have
your ACT or
SAT scores sent
to ASU.
Step Four
Submit
your official
transcripts from
every school
attended.*
asu.edu/
admission
Step Five
Review any
missing
application
materials on
My ASU.
my.asu.edu
Most competencies may also be met by
test scores or college courses.
Individual review
Students who don’t meet the admission
standards will be evaluated through
individual review. During this process,
Admission Services will review all
available information about a student’s
application, carefully considering
all aspects of a student’s academic
background and accomplishments.
Submission of an ACT or SAT score is
highly recommended. In some cases,
additional information will be requested.
asu.edu/admission
Home-educated students
ASU welcomes applications from home-
educated students.
students.asu.edu/homeschool
Higher requirements for
some majors
Some colleges and schools have
higher requirements for admission to
their majors. If your first-choice major
has higher requirements, you will be
instructed to select a second major
without higher requirements.
asu.edu/degrees
Self-reported admission application
To expedite admission decisions, ASU
accepts self-reported high school
grades on the undergraduate admission
application. Once you are admitted, you
will need to submit official high school
transcripts before enrolling in classes.
Submission of an ACT or SAT score is
highly recommended, and is required for
merit-based scholarship consideration.
asu.edu/selfreported
IMPORTANT
ADMISSION AND
FINANCIAL AID DATES
Now: Set up your FSA ID
(your parent will
need one, too)
fsaid.ed.gov
July 1: ASU application
opens
asu.edu/apply
Sept. 1: Start applying for
scholarships
(this is free money)
scholarships.asu.edu
Oct. 1: 2017–2018 Free
Application for Federal
Student Aid opens —
ASU’s Federal School
Code is 001081
fafsa.gov
Nov. 1: VIP admission
deadline — complete your
application by this date for
exclusive benefits
asu.edu/apply
Jan. 1, 2017: ASU’s FAFSA
priority filing date
Feb. 1, 2017: Priority
admission date —
complete your application
by this time for maximum
scholarship opportunities
asu.edu/apply
May 1, 2017: Future Sun
Devil Day — secure your
spot for fall 2017 by paying
the enrollment deposit
asu.edu/deposit
ASU’s freshman admission checklist
Follow these next steps toward your future at ASU.
*If you self-report your grades, you do not need to submit official transcripts to receive your
admission decision. Official final transcripts will be required before you enroll in classes.
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It’s your
time Core
GPA
1180 24/1600 /36
3.00/4.00
25%in high
school
class
top
evidence-based
reading and writing
plus math
composite
SAT* ACT
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