Arizona State University (Tempe) acceptance rate
Arizona State University (Tempe) admitted 88.4% of first-year applicants for fall 2025. Of 69,617 students who applied, 61,533 got in.
- 69,617applied
- 61,533admitted
- 13,665enrolled
- 22%of admitted students enrolled (yield)
Fall 2025 entering class. Source: Arizona State University (Tempe), Common Data Set 2025–26, section C1. Checked October 30, 2026. ASU reports its in-person campuses (Tempe, Downtown Phoenix, Polytechnic, West Valley and Lake Havasu) together as "Campus Immersion".
How this compares with the federal figure
The Department of Education's College Scorecard still shows fall 2024, the latest year federal data covers. The college's own report is a year newer.
| Entering class | Acceptance rate | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | 88.4% | Common Data Set 2025–26 |
| Fall 2024 | 89.9% | College Scorecard (IPEDS 2024–25) |
Admission got harder by 1.5 percentage points in one year.
Acceptance rate by residency
Arizona State University (Tempe) reports applicants and admits separately for Arizona residents, out-of-state students and international students.
| Arizona residents | 90.0% | |
|---|---|---|
| Out-of-state | 87.2% | |
| International | 89.9% |
Computed from the residency breakdown in section C1 of the Common Data Set 2025–26.
Early decision and early action
Arizona State University (Tempe) offers neither early decision nor early action.
No application closing date; priority date November 1.
SAT and ACT scores
Test scores are optional and considered if you send them.
Arizona State University (Tempe) did not report SAT or ACT score ranges in its Common Data Set 2025–26, and the federal data has no score ranges either.
High school GPA
The average high school GPA of enrolled first-years was 3.52. 37% had a 3.75 or higher.
| 4.0 | 9.0% | |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75-3.99 | 27.5% | |
| 3.50-3.74 | 22.3% | |
| 3.25-3.49 | 17.6% | |
| 3.00-3.24 | 13.4% | |
| Below 3.00 | 10.1% |
Share of enrolled first-years in each GPA range, fall 2025. Source: Common Data Set 2025–26, sections C11–C12.
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Check my chances at ASUApplication fee and cost
Application fee: $50 for Arizona residents, $80 for nonresidents, $85 for international students.
Tuition and fees for 2025–26 are $12,975 for Arizona residents and $35,167 for out-of-state students; the average net price after grants was $14,694 in 2024–25. See ASU's full cost and net price by family income.
Common questions
What is the ASU acceptance rate?
88.4% for students entering in fall 2025. The college admitted 61,533 of 69,617 first-year applicants, according to its Common Data Set 2025–26. The federal figure for fall 2024 was 89.9%.
Is ASU test-optional?
Yes. Arizona State University (Tempe) does not require the SAT or ACT, but considers scores if you send them.
What GPA do you need for ASU?
There is no published minimum. The average high school GPA of enrolled first-years in fall 2025 was 3.52, and 37% had a GPA of 3.75 or higher.
Sources
- Arizona State University (Tempe), Common Data Set 2025–26 (from the college's institutional research office), checked October 30, 2026.
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, release of October 15, 2026.
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