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Arizona State University Campus Immersion

ASU Tempe

Tempe, Arizona 85287

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Large campusUrbanSports culture

Known for business — major research university

Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a public institution in Tempe with particular strength in business and engineering.

A large campus of 64.4K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

68% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $62,668 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $13,670.

Established
1885
Motto
On seal: Ditat Deus
Mascot
Sparky the Sun Devil
Type
Public research university
Conference
Big 12 Conference
Division
Division I

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90%Acceptance
SAT Avg
64,398Students
18:1Student:Faculty
68%Grad Rate
$62,668Earnings 10yr
$13,670Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate90.2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$12,051
Tuition (out-of-state)$32,193
Room & Board$16,091
Books & Supplies$1,320
Total Cost of Attendance$28,047
Average Net Price$13,670
Median Debt at Graduation$19,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$207

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$8,909
$30–48K$10,562
$48–75K$15,764
$75–110K$19,651
$110K+$21,772

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

72.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.3%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$13,610

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

491

Peer Average

240

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

126

Burglary

25

Aggravated Assault

17

Robbery

42

Motor Vehicle Theft

52

Sex Offenses

3

Arson

129

Drug Arrests

97

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (467)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

85%

Positive

Student Body

Undergrads
64,398
Gender Split
48% / 52%
Women / Men
First Generation
38%
Pell Grant Recipients
30%

Race & Ethnicity

White 44%
Black 4%
Hispanic 26%
Asian 9%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 8%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate67.8%
Freshman Retention85.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$52,843
10 Years$62,668

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#117
vs 2024
Forbes
#111
vs 2024
Wall Street Journal
#5
vs 2024
Washington Monthly
#32
vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports — used to

GolfSwimmingBasketball coachFootball coachGymnasticsIndoor trackOutdoor track

History & Fun Facts

  • 1885–1929 Old Main on the Arizona Territorial Normal School (future Arizona State University) campus, c.
  • Classes started with 33 students on February 8, 1886.
  • In 1923, the school stopped offering high school courses and added a high school diploma to the admissions requirements.
  • In 1925, the school became the Tempe State Teachers College and offered four-year Bachelor of Education degrees as well as two-year teaching certificates.
  • In 1929, the 9th Arizona State Legislature authorized Bachelor of Arts in Education degrees as well, and the school was renamed the Arizona State Teachers College.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

105Above Average

Estimated from AZ state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Phoenixpop. 1.6M
8 mi(14 min)
San Diegopop. 1.4M
306 mi(530 min)
Los Angelespop. 3.9M
365 mi(633 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

PHX Phoenix4 mi
LAS Las Vegas259 mi
SAN San Diego308 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA2289 mi · ~66h 8m drive
New York, NY2133 mi · ~61h 37m drive
Hartford, CT2205 mi · ~63h 42m drive
Providence, RI2270 mi · ~65h 35m drive
Albany, NY2153 mi · ~62h 12m drive
Syracuse, NY2035 mi · ~58h 47m drive
Rochester, NY1963 mi · ~56h 43m drive
Buffalo, NY1897 mi · ~54h 48m drive
Philadelphia, PA2071 mi · ~59h 50m drive
Pittsburgh, PA1819 mi · ~52h 33m drive
Harrisburg, PA1981 mi · ~57h 14m drive
Newark, NJ2125 mi · ~61h 23m drive
Washington, DC1971 mi · ~56h 56m drive
Baltimore, MD1994 mi · ~57h 36m drive
Atlanta, GA1581 mi · ~45h 40m drive
Charlotte, NC1771 mi · ~51h 10m drive
Raleigh, NC1892 mi · ~54h 39m drive
Miami, FL1971 mi · ~56h 56m drive
Orlando, FL1834 mi · ~52h 59m drive
Tampa, FL1785 mi · ~51h 34m drive
Nashville, TN1436 mi · ~41h 29m drive
New Orleans, LA1305 mi · ~37h 42m drive
Richmond, VA1951 mi · ~56h 22m drive
Chicago, IL1446 mi · ~41h 46m drive
Detroit, MI1682 mi · ~48h 35m drive
Minneapolis, MN1274 mi · ~36h 48m drive
St. Louis, MO1263 mi · ~36h 29m drive
Kansas City, MO1041 mi · ~30h 4m drive
Indianapolis, IN1490 mi · ~43h 3m drive
Columbus, OH1658 mi · ~47h 54m drive
Cleveland, OH1740 mi · ~50h 16m drive
Milwaukee, WI1457 mi · ~42h 5m drive
Dallas, TX877 mi · ~25h 20m drive
Houston, TX1006 mi · ~29h 4m drive
Austin, TX860 mi · ~24h 51m drive
San Antonio, TX838 mi · ~24h 13m drive
Los Angeles, CA365 mi · ~10h 33m drive
San Francisco, CA661 mi · ~19h 6m drive
San Diego, CA306 mi · ~8h 50m drive
Seattle, WA1120 mi · ~32h 21m drive
Portland, OR1011 mi · ~29h 12m drive
Denver, CO582 mi · ~16h 49m drive
Phoenix, AZ8 mi · ~14 min drive
Salt Lake City, UT507 mi · ~14h 39m drive
Honolulu, HI2914 mi · ~84h 11m drive
Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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