| Screen last updated on: January 2009 |
| Semester/term begin dates: |
in mid-August and early January. |
| Calendar system: |
semester system (two terms comprise academic year) |
| Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: |
Orientation for new students held in April, May, June, July and August. |
| Number and length of summer sessions: |
Two summer sessions of five weeks each. |
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| Majors with the highest enrollment: |
Early Childhood Education, Nursing, Management |
| Majors with the lowest enrollment: |
Business Economics, Geography, Instrumental Music Education |
| Average freshman GPA: |
2.9 on a 4.0 scale |
| Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: |
69% |
| Student:Faculty ratio: |
17:1 |
| Total faculty: |
307 men, 328 women |
| Full-time faculty: |
234 men, 225 women |
| Part-time faculty: |
73 men, 103 women |
| Graduation rate: |
38% within six years |
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| General education/core curriculum is required: |
yes |
| Minor requirements: |
not required for graduation |
| Physical education is required: |
yes |
| There are religious requirements for graduation: |
no |
| Minimum GPA required to graduate: |
2.0 |
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| Special programs offered: |
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double majors, dual degrees, independent study, accelerated program, honors program, internships, distance learning |
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| Preprofessional programs offered: |
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pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, pre-dentistry, pre-optometry, Consult with individual departments to find out what specific program offerings are available. |
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| Education certifications are offered: |
0 |
| Education certifications: |
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early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, special education, vo-tech, adult education, bilingual/bicultural |
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| Cooperative programs are offered: |
0 |
| Graduate schools/programs are offered: |
yes |
| Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: |
yes |
| Schools with which domestic exchange programs are offered: |
Exchange programs with Adams State College,Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University,Alabama State University,Ball State University,Boise State University,Bowie State University,Bowling Green State University, Bridgewater State College,California Sta |
| Study abroad opportunities: |
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Study abroad in Argentina,Australia,Austria,Bahamas,Belgium,Belize,Botswana,Brazil,Cambodia,China,Costa Rica, thr Czech Republic,Dominican Republic,Finland,France,Germany,Ghana,Greece,Hungary,Iceland,India,Ireland,Italy,Japan,Jordan,South Korea, Luxembourg,Mexico,Morocco, the Netherlands,New Zealand,Peru,Poland,Portugal,Russia,Senegal,South Africa,Spain,Sweden,Thailand,Turkey, the United Kingdom, and Vietnam. |
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| Other special or unique academic programs: |
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Programs may not be offered every year and new programs happen regularly, other short-term programs such as Spring Break study abroad are also offered regularly. ASU students may also participate in study abroad programs offered in virtually every subject area and location through programs offered by other universities and organizations as long as they offer US credit for coursework. |
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| Army ROTC: |
offered on-campus |
| Navy ROTC: |
not offered |
| Air Force ROTC: |
not offered |
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Associate's Degrees
- Business Systems
- Clinical Lab Sciences
- Computer Information Technology
- Crime Scene Investigation
- Food Technology
- General Studies
- Law Enforcement
- Law Enforcement Administration
- Nursing
- Physical Therapy Assistant
- Radiologic Technology
- Technology
- Vocational/Technical Education
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Bachelor's Degrees
- Accounting
- Agricultural Business/Economics
- Agricultural Education
- Animal Science
- Art
- Art Education
- Athletic Training
- Biological Sciences
- Biology Education
- Business Administration
- Business Economics
- Business Technology Education
- Chemistry
- Chemistry Education
- Clinical Lab Sciences
- Communication Disorders
- Communication Studies
- Communication Studies/Theatre Arts Education
- Computer Applications
- Computer Information Technology
- Computer Science
- Computer/Information Technology
- Criminology
- Digital Media/Design
- Early Childhood Care/Education
- Early Childhood Education
- Economics
- Engineering
- English
- English Education
- Exercise Science
- Finance
- Forensic Science
- French
- French Education
- General Agriculture
- Geography
- Graphic Communications
- Graphic Design
- Health Promotion
- History
- Instrumental Music Education
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- International Business
- Journalism
- Management
- Manufacturing Technology
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Education
- Middle Level Education
- Music
- Music Performance
- Nursing
- Philosophy
- Physical Education
- Physics
- Physics Education
- Plant Sciences
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Radio/Television
- Radiological Science
- Social Sciences Education
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Spanish Education
- Special Education/Mild Disabilities
- Sports Management
- Technology
- Theatre Arts
- Transportation
- Vocal Music Education
- Wildlife Ecology/Management
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| Credit placement options: |
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- credit for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 3 or higher)
- credit for CLEP general
- credit for CLEP subject
- neither credit nor placement for Regents College Exams (RCE)
- neither credit nor placement for ACT PEP
- neither credit nor placement for DANTES
- credit for school's own challenge exams
- credit for relevant military experience
- neither credit nor placement for relevant life experience
- neither credit nor placement for international baccalaureate
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| Restrictions on CEEB Advanced Placement options: |
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acceptable scores vary by department. |
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