America's Best Colleges for B Students. Tamra B. Orr
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY – TEMPE CAMPUS
Highlights
Arizona State University – Tempe Campus
Tempe, AZ (Pop. 172,816)
Location: Major city
Four-year public
Founded: 1885
Website: http://www.asu.edu
Students
Total enrollment: 51,984
Undergrads: 41,828
Freshmen: 8,530
Part-time students: 9%
From out-of-state: 37%
Male/Female: 57%/43%
Live on-campus: 22%
In fraternities: 8%
In sororities: 16%
Off-campus employment rating: Excellent
Caucasian: 52%
African American: 4%
Hispanic: 19%
Asian: 7%
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
Native American: 1%
Mixed (2+ ethnicities): 4%
International: 13%
Academics
Calendar: Other
Student/faculty ratio: 23:1
Class size 9 or fewer: 10%
Class size 10-29: 55%
Class size 30-49: 17%
Class size 50-99: 12%
Class size 100 or more: 6%
Returning freshmen: 86%
Six-year graduation rate: 66%
Most Popular Majors
Business/management/marketing
Biology/biological sciences
Psychology
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY – TEMPE CAMPUS
Highlights
Admissions
Applicants: 25,380
Accepted: 21,042
Acceptance rate: 82.9%
Average GPA: 3.5
ACT range: 23-28
SAT Math range: 520-640
SAT Reading range: 510-630
Top 10% of class: 29%
Top 25% of class: 60%
Top 50% of class: 89%
Deadlines
Early Action: No
Early Decision: No
Regular Action: Rolling admissions
Common Application: Not accepted
Financial Aid
In-state tuition: $9,684
Out-of-state tuition: $25,784
Room: $6,786
Board: $4,600
Books: $1,103
Freshmen receiving need-based aid: 58%
Undergrads rec. need-based aid: 57%
Avg. % of need met by financial aid: 62%
Avg. aid package (freshmen): $15,885
Avg. aid package (undergrads): $13,904
Avg. debt upon graduation: $22,972
Prominent Alumni
Al Michaels, NBC Sports Commentator; Kate Spade, designer/owner, Kate Spade LLC; Phil Mickelson, professional golfer.
School Spirit
Mascot: Sparky
Colors: Maroon and gold
Song: Fight Devils
Support for Students with Learning Disabilities
Learning disabled students may take advantage of ASU’s support programs including additional time to complete a degree and a lightened course load. According to the school, there are no special admissions requirements for students with disabilities and must meet the same requirements as any other student. Students that utilize alternative format, i.e. digital electronic files are encouraged to register early with the DRC, which is separate from the university process. The school’s philosophy is that student’s with disabilities are no less capable than any other student. Students with learning disabilities will find the following programs at Arizona State University - Tempe Campus useful: tutors · testing accommodations · extended time for tests · take-home exam · oral tests · exam on tape or computer · readers · typist/scribe · note-taking services · reading machines · early syllabus · waiver of math degree requirement. Individual or small group tutorials are also available in: time management · organizational skills · learning strategies · specific subject areas · writing labs · math labs · study skills. An advisor/advocate from the Disability Resources Center is available to students.
How to Get Admitted
A high school diploma is required, although a GED is also accepted for admissions consideration. SAT or ACT test scores are required of all applicants. According to the admissions office: Minimum combined SAT Reasoning score of 1040 (composite ACT score of 22), rank in top quarter of secondary school class or minimum 3.0 GPA recommended of in-state applicants; minimum combined SAT score of 1110 (composite ACT score of 24), rank in top quarter of secondary school class or minimum 3.0 GPA recommended of out-of-state applicants. Academic units: 4 English, 4 Math, 3 Science, 1 Social Studies, 2 Foreign Language.
How to Pay for College
To apply for financial aid, students should submit the following: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Arizona State University - Tempe Campus participates in the Federal Work Study program. Need-based aid programs include: scholarships and grants · general need-based awards · Federal Pell grants · state scholarships and grants · college-based scholarships and grants · private scholarships and grants · United Negro College Fund. Non-need-based aid programs include: scholarships and grants · general need-based awards · state scholarships and grants · creative arts and performance awards · special achievements and activities awards · athletic scholarships.
AUBURN UNIVERSITY
108 Mary Martin Hall, Auburn, AL 36849
Admissions: 800-282-8769 · Financial Aid: 334-844-4634
Email: [email protected] · Website: http://www.auburn.edu
From the College
“Auburn University has provided instruction, research and outreach for more than 150 years, and is among a distinctive group of universities designated as Land, Sea and Space Grant institutions. AU makes a nearly $5 billion economic contribution to the state each year, has more than 250,000 graduates and provides 140 degree programs to more than 25,000 graduate and