ASU
Arizona State University · Tempe, Arizona · Public
ASU admitted 88% of 69,617 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). Test scores are optional. 68% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at ASU
Enter a score to see whether ASU is a reach, target or likely school for you.
Based on the admit rate (88%) alone. Add a score for a sharper read.
A rough read from the admit rate and test scores only. Grades, courses, essays and activities matter as much or more.
Early decision and early action
ASU doesn’t report an early decision or early action round.
What admissions weighs
How ASU rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- GPA
Important
- Course rigor
- Class rank
Considered
- Test scores
- State residency
Not considered
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Interview
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- First generation
- Legacy
- Where you live
- Religion
- Volunteering
- Work experience
- Showing interest
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.52 GPA. 30% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $33,270 in-state and $53,412 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $16,401 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
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