Arizona State University at the Downtown Phoenix campus

Arizona State University at the Downtown Phoenix campus is a public, state school in an urban setting in Phoenix, Arizona. ASU Downtown was founded in 2006 and now enrolls around 11,420 students a year, including 8,513 undergrads.

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

Interested in journalism or communications? ASU Downtown students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

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

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

2021 ASU Downtown Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	82%
Average GPA	3.5
In-State Tuition	$10,710
Out-of-State	$28,800
Percent of Need Met	60%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$18,271

Is ASU Downtown a Good School?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a closer look at to get a clearer idea of what ASU Downtown offers and if it might be the right college for you.

2020 Acceptance Rate for Arizona State University at the Downtown Phoenix campus

It is moderately difficult to get into ASU Downtown. ASU Downtown admitted 82% of all applicants in 2020. Last year, 7,752 students applied to ASU Downtown and 6,345 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at ASU Downtown

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.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at ASU Downtown, around 85% return for their sophomore year. Around 70% of students who started at ASU Downtown 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 Downtown Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers. Within six months of graduating, 55% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

The average starting salary for recent ASU Downtown grads is $37,883 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 Downtown

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 Downtown meets 60% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend ASU Downtown full-time are awarded $18,271 a year in financial aid, on average.

In 2020, students graduated with an average of $25,136 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! You should never have to pay to submit 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 Downtown. Based on this information, how does ASU Downtown sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is ASU Downtown a good school for you?

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Where is Arizona State University at the Downtown Phoenix campus Located?

ASU Downtown is located in the urban setting of Phoenix, Arizona.

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