Arizona State University, at Tempe is a coeducational institution opened 1885 as a normal school. In 1925 it became Tempe State Teachers College and was renamed into Arizona State College at Tempe 1945. Its current name was adopted in 1958.

The originality of this University is that it is a new model for American higher education, a  combination of academic excellence, broad access and entrepreneurial energy. ASU impacts the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves.

Arizona State University serves more than 64,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona.  ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations all around the world.

Academics
ASU offers over lots of majors to undergraduate students, and a wide array of graduate programs leading to masters and doctoral degrees.

Accreditation
Arizona State University Main is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association.

Admissions
The admissions process is considered to be moderately competitive, with several of the university’s ranked and nationally prominent programs being the most selective in terms of admissions.
As a rule, for prospective students, the priority date for applications is March 1. Admissions decisions are depends on three main criteria: graduation, competency, and aptitude. Incoming freshmen must be high school graduates, or demonstrate acceptable equivalency exam scores. Candidates must also display competency, which is shown through acceptable high school grades in most core subjects. And one more point, prospective students must demonstrate aptitude demonstrated through a combination of high school grades, class rank, or ACT/SAT scores.

Financial Aid
ASU offers a wide array of financial aid options: scholarships, grants, Federal Work-Study, loans and outside resources. Almost everyone, regardless of income, can qualify for some form of financial aid. 
In recent years, ASU has made unprecedented increases in the amount of university gift assistance awarded to our students. The university, in partnership with alumni, civic groups, private foundations, individuals, and federal and state governments, remains committed to helping you reach your educational goals.