Arizona State University at the Polytechnic campus

Arizona State University at the Polytechnic campus Overview

Arizona State University at the Polytechnic campus is a public, state school in a suburban setting in Mesa, Arizona. ASU Polytechnic was founded in 1996 and now enrolls around 5,243 students a year, including 4,611 undergrads.

There are many ways for students to get involved at ASU Polytechnic! Love music or performing?

Interested in journalism or communications? ASU Polytechnic students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Planning to play sports? ASU Polytechnic has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at ASU Polytechnic on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at ASU Polytechnic on the Student Life page. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2022 should receive admissions decisions by August 1.

Is ASU Polytechnic a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how selective a college is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a closer look at all of these areas to get a better sense of what ASU Polytechnic offers and if it sounds like a good choice for you.

ASU Polytechnic Acceptance Rate 2020

It is moderately difficult to get into ASU Polytechnic. Around 84% of applicants get into ASU Polytechnic each year. Last year, 3,328 students applied to ASU Polytechnic and 2,786 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at ASU Polytechnic

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 87% of students who start at ASU Polytechnic return the next year.Around 61% of students who started at ASU Polytechnic earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for ASU Polytechnic Grads

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school. Within six months of graduating, 66% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

The average starting salary for recent ASU Polytechnic grads is $49,788 a year. Average starting salaries vary by discipline, but the average starting salary for all 2021 graduates was around $60,000 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at ASU Polytechnic

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. ASU Polytechnic meets 59% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend ASU Polytechnic full-time are awarded $14,555 a year in financial aid, on average.

In 2020, students graduated with an average of $26,096 in student loans for each student with debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at ASU Polytechnic. Based on this information, how does ASU Polytechnic sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is ASU Polytechnic a good school for you?

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Where is ASU Polytechnic?

ASU Polytechnic is located in the suburban setting of Mesa, Arizona, less than an hour from Phoenix.

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