Arizona State University Undergraduate Admissions: A Comprehensive Guide

Arizona State University (ASU) stands as a large public research university recognized for its innovative approach to education. Offering a wide array of undergraduate and graduate programs, ASU presents a holistic application process, evaluating applicants based on academic achievements, extracurricular involvement, and personal qualities. With an acceptance rate of 89.9%, ASU is considered lightly selective. This article provides a comprehensive overview of ASU's undergraduate admission requirements, tailored for various student types, including first-year, transfer, international, and W. P. Carey School of Business applicants.

Academic Programs and Opportunities

ASU offers more than 400 undergraduate academic programs and majors, encompassing diverse fields such as:

Architecture and Construction
Arts
Business
Communication and Media
Computing and Mathematics
Education and Teaching
Engineering and Technology
Entrepreneurship

The university provides a customized experience with opportunities to personalize your course of study. Students can work toward a master’s degree while earning their bachelor’s, double major, or add a minor or certificate. ASU has four campuses in metro Phoenix, and locations in downtown Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., and more. ASU offers highly ranked undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

Admission Requirements Overview

ASU's admission requirements vary based on your academic history and background. The university categorizes applicants into several student types:

First-Year: Applicants who have graduated from high school or have a GED and have never attended college, or have less than 12 transferable credit hours.
Transfer: Applicants who have attended one or more colleges or universities, have at least 12 transferable college credits or an associate degree, and are interested in pursuing a bachelor’s degree.
International: Foreign nationals who are not permanent residents or refugees in the United States, looking to earn a bachelor’s or graduate degree.

First-Year Student Admission

First-year applicants must typically submit the following:

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Complete the admission application: Fill out the admission application online by the preferential date.
Submit the nonrefundable application fee: Arizona resident fee is $50. Nonresident, International and ASU Online fee is $65.
High School Transcripts: Submit official high school transcripts directly to ASU from all institutions you have attended, regardless of your age or number of college credit hours. Transcripts must include GPA and date of graduation.
Test Scores: Have your ACT/SAT scores sent directly to ASU.
Course Competency: Satisfy course competency and aptitude requirements needed for admission.

Academic Performance

To have a real chance of getting in, requires you to be around average in your high school class. You'll need a mix of A's and B's, and very few C's. If you have a lower GPA, you can compensate with harder courses like AP or IB classes.

Standardized Testing

ASU hasn't explicitly named a policy on SAT/ACT requirements, but because it's published average SAT or ACT scores (we'll cover this next), it's likely test flexible. Typically, these schools say, "if you feel your SAT or ACT score represents you well as a student, submit them. The 25th percentile SAT score is 1130, and the 75th percentile SAT score is 1360. The 25th percentile ACT score is 22, and the 75th percentile ACT score is 29.

California High School Proficiency Examination

The California High School Proficiency Examination and other high school equivalency diplomas are recognized as high school diplomas, but do not satisfy course competency and aptitude requirements needed for admission. Students should submit their diploma to show completion of high school, but will also need to submit additional high school transcripts or SAT or ACT scores to satisfy course competency and aptitude requirements for admission. Alternatively, enrollment and successful completion of 24 semester credits with a 2.75 minimum GPA through Earned Admission, or completion of 24 or more college credits from a regionally accredited college or university with a minimum of 2.50 cumulative GPA on a 4.00 scale may be used to satisfy requirements for admission.

College Credit Pathway

Some states, including Arizona, offer a College Credit Pathway as an option for students to obtain a high school equivalency (HSE). If the HSE is obtained, ASU will accept that credential as completion of the high school graduation requirement but the student may still need additional high school coursework and/or SAT/ACT scores to meet course competency requirements and high school aptitude if the student does not have 24 transferable credits taken post high school.

Transfer Student Admission

Transfer students must submit official transcripts directly to ASU from all institutions you have attended.

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International Student Admission

International students seeking an undergraduate degree at Arizona State University will have to fulfill the following admission requirements:

W. P. Carey School of Business Admission

The W. P. Carey School of Business offers direct admission to all students who meet both general university and W. P. Carey admission requirements. Requirements vary between business degree programs.

Direct Admission for First-Year Students

First-year student applicants who meet the requirements for ASU first-year student admission are eligible for direct admission to the W. P. Carey School of Business Bachelor of Arts degree program.

Direct Admission for Transfer Students

Students who have previously attended or are currently attending ASU may be directly admitted to Bachelor of Science degree majors if they meet the following requirements.

Admission Portfolio

If you do not meet the requirements for direct admission to a W. P. Carey degree program, you may submit an Admissions Portfolio for review. Please note, this is a competitive process and admission is not guaranteed. We highly recommend all applicants to consult W. P. Students are only allowed a maximum of two denied attempts per Admissions Portfolio and Concurrent Degree Request. Applications are evaluated on a rolling basis and it can take up to 96 hours for a decision to be made. Please note, portfolios and concurrent degree requests will not be processed during the last week of December.

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Important Notes for W. P. Carey Applicants

ASU accepts only one application. There is no preference between the ASU application and the Common Application.
An ASU Academic Integrity violation may preclude a student from entering or changing W. P. Carey majors.

Application Process and Important Dates

Applicants are encouraged to apply early. ASU will review your application file once you have submitted all materials. You can track your application status and view any missing items by logging into My ASU using your ASURITE ID, which is sent to you after you apply for admission. Applicants who are not admitted to ASU will be provided with information to appeal.

Additional Resources and Support

W. P. Carey undergraduate admission representatives are available for one-on-one appointments with prospective first-year and transfer students. You can also register for an in-person campus visit, including an information session related to the W. P. Carey School of Business.

Business Ambassadors

W. P. Carey Business Ambassadors are current undergraduate student leaders, dedicated to helping future students find their path to study business at ASU. Ambassadors can help with questions about the application process, business degree programs, student clubs, and more.

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