Arizona State University

Arizona State University
Academic Programs
- Anthropology
- Architecture
- Art & Design
- Aviation
- Business
- Communication
- Computer Science
- Design
- Economics
- Education
- Engineering
- Finance/Accounting
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Liberal Arts
- Music
- Nursing
- Performing Arts
- Philosophy and Humanities; Journalism; Pre-Health; Pre-Law; Psychology; Sustainability
- Psychology
- Public health
- Research
- Science
- Social Science
- Sociology and Cultural Studies; Languages; Criminology and Forensics; Earth
- Space and Flight; Fashion; Film; Global Management; History
- Technology
- Visual Arts
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Distance/online learning
- Greek Life
- Intramural/Club Sports
- LGBTQIA Services
- Military/Veteran Services
- Night Class Offerings
- On-Campus Housing
- ROTC Program
- Religious Affiliation
- Student Government; Intramural Sports; Student Clubs; Study Abroad; Undergraduate Research; Entrepreneurship
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
Application information
Find out about requirements, fees, and deadlines
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).
