Arizona State University-Downtown Phoenix

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Established in 1886 -- some 30 years before Arizona achieved statehood -- ASU is a comprehensive research university that offers degrees through 19 schools across five locations and online. The downtown Phoenix campus of ASU is home to the Thunderbird School of Global Management, the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, and the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law. The downtown Phoenix location is also the only ASU campus where students can pursue degrees in majors such as food service management, community sports management, and the science of healthcare delivery. ASU Online links all of the university's institutions, providing a single point of access for online learners, regardless of their home campus. Distance education students can choose from more than 300 online degrees in subjects like business administration, information technology, and political science. Prospective students must meet specific course requirements and academic standards, such as a minimum 3.0 GPA or an ACT score of 22 or higher.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

Information of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

Information of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

Information of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

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High school rank:	--	Letter of recommendation:	--
High school GPA:	--	Open admission:	--
Completion of college prep program:	--	Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL):

Transfer Credit Policy

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Advance placement (AP) credits: --

Credit for qualified life experience*:

ⓘ *This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

Learning Environment

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	✔	✔	✕
2	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs	✔	✔	✔
3	Education	✕	✔	✔
4	Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	✔	✔	✕
5	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	✔	✔	✔
6	Legal Professions And Studies	✕	✔	✔
7	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	✔	✕	✕
8	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies	✔	✔	✔
9	Public Administration And Social Service Professions	✔	✔	✔
10	Science Technologies/Technicians	✔	✕	✕
11	Security And Protective Services	✔	✔	✕
12	Social Sciences	✔	✔	✔