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Arizona State University-West
Arizona State University is a comprehensive public research university that measures itself by whom it includes and how they succeed; advances research and discovery of public value; and assumes fundamental responsibility for the economic, social, cultural and overall health of the communities it serves. ASU offers four main campuses in the metro Phoenix area, and a location in downtown Los Angeles.
Surrounded by beautiful courtyards and fountains, this campus offers a tight-knit community with a peaceful, welcoming vibe. Program offerings include business, engineering, forensics, nursing, education and public service. West Valley campus students are enjoying a new residence hall opened in fall 2024.
See more about ASU’s West Valley campus and all of ASU’s campuses and locations.
View ASU’s campuses on Appily: Polytechnic campus | Downtown Phoenix campus | Tempe campus | West Valley campus | ASU California Center
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
Admissions Requirements
SAT
Yes
ACT
Yes
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | February 1 | May 1 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Admitted Student Stats
71%
Submitting ACT
38%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 21
Average SAT Composite: 1132
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
4,445
Total Number of Undergrads
4,047
Classroom Sizes
0
100
44%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
58%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
12:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $10,803 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $27,988 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $11,914 |
| Books and Supplies | $1171 |
Aid & Grants
0
100
60%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
49%
Average Aid Per Year
$11,851
49%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,419
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$9,052
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
30%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,140
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$14,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$193
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
76
Size of Town
Major city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Sun Devils
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Pacific-12 Conference
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Phoenix
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Tucson
Denver
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
65%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$55,500
What Students Are Saying
It's amazing! The small campus makes for great community and the professors are very accessible. One of my favorite parts is the shuttle system that allows travel between all 4 campuses, so you're never stuck on west.
Ayanna from Parker, CO
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