Arizona State University

Overview of Arizona State University

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Students have access to a number of resources, tools, and experiential learning opportunities that help keep ASU graduates in-demand by employers today. They can work with NASA on space innovation projects, learn from Pulitzer Prize and Nobel laureate winners, participate in honors programs, have access to over 160 research institutes and centers, and utilize academic advising apps to stay on track to graduate. They can also join more than 1,000 student organizations and clubs, participate in the hackathon each year, and become a part of over 25 NCAA sports teams.

Top Rankings For Arizona State University

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Admissions

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Tuition Cost & Financial Aid

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Undergraduate students can expect to pay more for out-of-state tuition rates over in-state tuition, which are $29,428 and $11,338 respectively. Whether students choose to live on or off-campus, they can expect to pay up to another $18,000 for books, supplies, room and board, and more. You should also keep in mind that Arizona has some of the best and most exciting adventure activities to experience off-campus such as kayaking, arts, music, festivals, and more. To take advantage of these, students will require more funds.

As a way to offset the continually rising costs of higher education, around 85% of undergraduate students receive financial aid to help lower the average net price to around $14,000 each year. The university provides extensive scholarship assistance so that as many students as possible can secure financial aid that does not have to be paid back.

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Academics

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At ASU, students can select from more than 800 degree programs in a wide array of academic areas. This includes over 250 study abroad programs, 270 minors and certificates, 350 undergraduate degree programs, 450 certificate and graduate degree programs, and 160 research centers and institutes. And the school also offers a highly reputable honors college that is home to nearly 7,500 exceptional students each year.

Students can pursue a variety of fields and specializations including sports business, venture development, political philosophy, communication, teaching, IT, entrepreneurship, space exploration, and many others. A dozen or so colleges and schools exist to meet the focused goals of nearly every student such as business, engineering, health solutions, global futures, law, public service, and journalism. Research opportunities, internships, and project-based experiential learning offerings are also available.

Programs and resources at ASU are designed to help students thrive in their personal, academic and professional lives. Some of such tools and resources allow for students to have greater control over their education and career pathways to ensure they remain on track to meet their goals and aspirations in life including eAdvisor, me3®, ProMod, and others.

With the help of these support services and the wide range of academic opportunities, ASU maintains a retention rate of around 88%, which is excellent. The student to faculty ratio is moderate at 20 to 1, which helps improve the four-year graduation rate to 49%. The six-year graduation rate is around the national average at 63% These are respectable figures compared to the national averages.

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Outcome & Salary

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Career services are available to all students as a way to help secure employment upon graduation. With the help of these services, roughly 89% of undergraduate students secure employment within six months or start their own business, and 93% of graduate students do the same. A variety of career fairs and expos are available for a number of career pathways including STEM, health and wellness, sustainability and natural resources, veterinary medicine, social sciences, and others.

Students can utilize services for resume writing, interview preparation, career advising, career planning, and more. They can also secure internships, receive hiring advice, and get assistance with job searching, Peace Corp preparation, grad school test prep, and much more. Networking opportunities are available with alumni and professionals.

Faculty in this area can help place students in the right study abroad programs. Notable alumni exist in nearly every industry including Olympic gold-medal winners, successful entrepreneurs, CEOs, Emmy-award winners, national sportscasters, world-renowned PGA golfers, congresspeople, award-winning actors and fashion designers, professional athletes, and others.

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