Arizona State University

Arizona State University at Tempe is moderately difficult to get into. Around 90% of applicants get into Arizona State University at Tempe each year. Out of 68,705 applications received in 2023, 61,664 students were offered admission.

If you are considering submitting an application to Arizona State University at Tempe, the fee for the application costs $50.

Students who submit their applications to Arizona State University at Tempe for fall semester should anticipate a decision by August 1.

Arizona State University at Tempe Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of Arizona State University at Tempe's admissions stats.

Arizona State University at Tempe 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.6
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	27.3%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Waitlist	No

Arizona State University at Tempe Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Arizona State University at Tempe.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–

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Arizona State University at Tempe does not offer early decision or early action.

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How Difficult Is It To Get Admitted to ASU Tempe?

It is moderately difficult to get into ASU Tempe. ASU Tempe evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2022, ASU Tempe accepted 90% of all applicants, around 61,664 of the 68,705 students who applied.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like ASU Tempe, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT. Admissions to Honors College is program extremely difficult.

Transferring to Arizona State University at Tempe

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Arizona State University at Tempe

Arizona State University at Tempe has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Arizona State University at Tempe?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are given the most weight when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Arizona State University at Tempe

Curious about the factors that are considered by Arizona State University at Tempe during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Class Rank	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Important
State Residency	Considered

Make sure to check with Arizona State University at Tempe for more information on admission factors.

Arizona State University at Tempe 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Arizona State University at Tempe, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with Arizona State University at Tempe's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	–	√	–
Other Requirements	–	–	√	additional requirements for Honors College and certain majors
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Standardized Test Scores	–	–	–	–
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	3.0	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Arizona State University at Tempe?

Students admitted to Arizona State University at Tempe have an average unweighted GPA of 3.6.

Out of all students that were admitted, 56.8% submitted a class rank. At Arizona State University at Tempe 27.3% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 55.7% were in the top 25% and 84.9% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Arizona State University at Tempe, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	10.5%
3.75 and 3.99	27.3%
3.50 and 3.74	22.5%
3.25 and 3.49	17.9%
3.00 and 3.24	13.4%
2.50 and 2.9	7.6%
2.00 and 2.49	0.8%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Arizona State University at Tempe directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Arizona State University at Tempe is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

More Information on Transferring to Arizona State University at Tempe

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Arizona State University at Tempe.

Transfer students can enroll in Arizona State University at Tempe during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Arizona State University at Tempe Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Arizona State University at Tempe?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Arizona State University at Tempe.

Does Arizona State University at Tempe accept transfer credits?

✅ Arizona State University at Tempe accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Arizona State University at Tempe accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Arizona State University at Tempe accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Arizona State University at Tempe accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Arizona State University at Tempe?

✅ Arizona State University at Tempe is not test optional.

What is Arizona State University at Tempe's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Arizona State University at Tempe is 90%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Arizona State University at Tempe?

❌ Arizona State University at Tempe does not offer early decision.

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