Arizona State University 2020-2021 Admissions: Acceptance Rate, Requirements, Deadlines, Application Process

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Established in 1885, Arizona State University is a tier-1 college that offers admissions to more than 13,000 international students across the globe and is a renowned name in the US education system. In fall 2019, the University received 34,188 undergraduate applications. Arizona State University Online offers several programs at the undergraduate, certificate, graduate, and doctoral levels. There are 17 schools and colleges under the university offering programs in various disciplines. As per the statistics, more 87% students at the institute receive job opportunities within 90 days of their graduation completion. Here are some facts about Arizona State University admissions:

The institute accepts admissions for the fall, spring and summer semesters through an online portal.
Standardized test scores like SAT, ACT, GMAT, GRE, etc. may be required for the admissions.
For graduate admissions, the deadlines vary according to the program.
Students who enroll for online programs will have to apply for a JN visa.

Admission to Top Programs in the Arizona State University

Programs	Deadlines	Scores Required
M.Sc Computer Engineering	December 31 August 15	GRE required TOEFL: 80 IELTS: 6.5
M.Sc Computer Science	December 1	GRE verbal- 149, GRE quant: 159, 4.0 Analytical writing TOEFL: 90 IELTS: 7.0
M.B.A	Round 3 (international deadline): Feb 2, 2021	GMAT (avg): 680/GRE (avg)- 310 TOEFL (avg): 105
Master of Global Management	Fall: March 30 Spring: October 4	GMAT/GRE required after application review TOEFL: 80 IELTS: 6.5
M.Sc Mechanical Engineering	Fall: December 1 Spring: August 1	GRE verbal: 146, Quant: 159, writing- 3.5+ TOEFL: 80 IELTS: 6.5
B.Sc. Applied Computing	November 1	SAT: 1120/ACT: 22 TOEFL: 61 IELTS: 6.0
B.Sc Information Technology	November 1	SAT: 1120/ACT: 22 TOEFL: 61 IELTS: 6.0
M.Sc Finance	February 2	GMAT: 593 TOEFL: 80 IELTS: 6.5
MSc. Chemical Engineering	Fall: December 1 Spring: August 1	GRE verbal: 146, Quant: 159, writing- 3.5+ TOEFL: 100 IELTS: 7.0
BA Business Administration	November 1	SAT: 1120/ACT: 22 TOEFL: 61 IELTS: 6.0
MSc. Statistics	July 1	TOEFL: 80 IELTS: 6.5 GRE required
M.Arch	July 15	TOEFL: 80 IELTS: 6.5 GRE: preferred, not mandatory
Masters in Accounting	February 2, 2021	GMAT: 573 TOEFL: 93+
L.L.M.	June 1 November 1	LSAC applications TOEFL: 90+
MSc. Biomedical Engineering	Fall: December 1 Spring: August 1	GRE verbal: 146, Quant: 159, writing- 3.5+ TOEFL: 100 IELTS: 7.0

COVID-19 Admission Updates

This year, the institute is accepting Duo lingo English Test scores for English proficiency proof, too.
If a student is unable to join on-campus classes due to the corona crisis, he/she can continue digital lessons at ASU and return to on-campus classes as soon as possible.
The university will be conducting online classes through ‘Canvas’ and ‘Zoom’.
The institute will provide you with your I-20 via email.

Highlights

Application portal	Online – University portal/ Common Application/ Coalition Application
Application fee	115 USD (for international applicants)
Mode of payment	Credit Card, Money Order, MyASU Account
Acceptance rate	85%
Minimum SAT scores	1120 (1180 for non-residents)
Minimum ACT scores	22 (24 for non-residents)
Academic Calendar	Semester based
Intake seasons	Fall, Spring and Summer

ASU Admission Timeline

Arizona State University Online accepts applications for the fall and spring semesters. Applications for some graduate programs are accepted for the summer semester. Graduate programs may have varying deadlines.

Undergraduate

Term	Application priority deadline	Enrolment deposit date	Commencement of classes
Spring 2020	November 1	December 1	January 13
Fall 2020	May 1	May 1	August 20

Graduate

The deadlines for graduate admissions may vary from program to program.

ASU International Student Admissions

More than 13,000 students from about 136 different countries study at this university. If you wish to be one of them, you need to pass specific eligibility criteria of the institute. The admission process for international students is described below:

Application portal: An applicant wishing to apply for admission at Arizona State University may apply through any of the following:

ASU’s Application for Admission
Common Application
Coalition Application

Application fee: 115 USD

All supporting documents must be sent to the following address:

Admission Services
Applicant Processing
1150 East University Drive Building C, Room 226
Tempe AZ 85281

English Proficiency Test Scores

An international student whose first language is not English and is eager to seek admission at ASU is bound to pass any of the following tests with scores higher than the minimum expected scores. The following table displays the language proficiency tests accepted by the university and the minimum scores expected.

Test	Minimum expected Undergraduate scores	Minimum expected Graduate scores
TOEFL (internet-based test)	61	80
TOEFL (paper-based test)	57	66
IELTS	6.0	6.5
PTE	53	60
Duo lingo English Test (for 2020-21 admissions)	General requirement programs: 95 B. Sc in Nursing: 100 Ira. A Fulton Schools of Engineering: 105 Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication: 120	105

US Visa Process for International Students

Applicants who stay outside the U.S will require an F1 visa to study in the USA. To get the visa, applicants will have to obtain Form I-20 (Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status) issued by the university.

Applicants can apply for a visa at the US embassy of their country. The forms can be filled online and a fee of 160 USD will be charged. The documents that will be required for the visa processing are:

Electronic application form
Receipt of the application fees paid
A passport.
One photograph
1-20 form from the university
Transcripts of the institutes attended
Evidence of English proficiency, like test scores of TOEFL or IELTS.
Bank statements

Arizona State University Undergraduate Admissions

Arizona State University provides a state-of-art facility to its students. It has more than 350 undergraduate students representing 136 countries.

Application fee: 70 USD (domestic applicants); 115 USD (international applicants)

Admission Requirements: The following documents are to be submitted by undergraduate applicants at the time of application:

4-year high school curriculum including:
- English – 4 years
- Math – 4 years
- Lab science – 3 years
- Social science – 2 years
- Foreign language – 2 years
- Fine arts – 1 year
Students are required to fulfill aptitude requirements as specified below:
- Be in the top 25% of their class
- Undergraduate freshmen must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or better.
- ACT score of 22 (24 for nonresidents)
- SAT score of 1120 (1180 for nonresidents)

Arizona State University Graduate Admissions

Arizona State University offers almost 69 graduate courses related to engineering, business, arts, social sciences etc. Requirements for graduate programs may vary from each other.

Where to Apply: ASU’s Application for Admission

Application fee: 70 USD (for domestic students); 115 USD (for international students)

Admission Requirements: The following requirements must be fulfilled at the time of admission:

Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institute.
Minimum GPA of 3.0 on 4.0 in the last 60 semester hours
Official transcripts from all previously attended institutions
English proficiency test scores
Other program-specific requirements which may include test scores, letters of recommendation, etc.

**Note: If you wish to pause while filling up the application form, you may save it and resume it when you want to. However, the application must be completed within 90 days.

Every program has its specific requirements. Some programs and their requirements are listed below:

Program	Specific requirements	Deadlines
Electrical Engineering, MS	Official GRE score; Minimum GPA of 3.5	Fall semester – December 31; Spring semester – August 1
MBA	GMAT or GRE scores; Current resume; Two letter of recommendation; Short-answer question	Fall semester – November 28; Spring semester – July 25
Psychology, MS	GRE scores; Statement of purpose; Three letters of recommendation	Fall semester (in-person) – July 15; Fall semester (online) – August 5; Spring semester – December 10; Summer semester – May 7
Computer science, MS	GRE scores; Statement of purpose; Three letters of recommendation	Fall semester – December 1; Spring semester – August 1
Nursing Education, MS	Three professional letters of recommendation; Resume; Goal statement; Admission essay	Fall semester – December 15

Though being a tier-1 institute, grabbing a seat at Arizona State University is not that difficult for deserving candidates seeking to study in the USA. The institute is lightly selective, and if you take care of the requirements and deadlines, you are sure to get admission here. As an international applicant, you need to go through country-specific requirements before applying. And for graduate applicants, you need to have a look at the essentials your program expects from you. Once you get admission here, the first thing you must hurry to do is apply for a visa. Visa application is the final, yet most crucial step for studying at ASU.

FAQs

Ques. Is there an application fee to apply for Arizona State University?

Ans. Yes, Arizona State University applicants for all international undergraduate and graduate programs must pay an application fee of 115 USD. The payment can be made through Credit Card, Money Order, and MyASU Account

Ques. Do I need to submit SAT/ ACT scores to apply for Arizona State University?

Ans. Yes, submission of SAT/ ACT scores is required for applying to Arizona State University. Students must satisfy aptitude requirements for admission. For this, they require ACT score of 22 (24 for nonresidents) or SAT score of 1120 (1180 for nonresidents)

Ques. What is the minimum GPA required for admission to Arizona State University?

Ans. International undergraduate and graduate applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on 4.0 to apply for Arizona State University. Transfer applicants with GPA of 2.5 on 4.0 can apply.

Ques. Is there an interview for admission to Arizona State University?

Ans. No, Arizona State University does not require an interview for admission.

Ques. How can I check the status of my application to Arizona State University?

Ans. The status of your application at Arizona State University can be checked after submission of all necessary documentation has been made. The status can be checked by logging in to MyASU portal with the ASURITE User ID. This portal will also display any missing documents.

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY - [ASU], TEMPE, ARIZONA : 3 Answered QuestionsView All

• Top Answer By Poorva Chourasia on 11-Jan-2021

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• Top Answer By Asmita Khandelwal on 11-Jan-2021

Ans. It really depends on what kind of student you are, as well as what type of program you're going for. If you're going for a PhD then your funding is pretty much assured. ASU offers many scholarships to meritorious students. If you are asking about scholarships for undergrad, then it's a completely different story for international students as ASU rarely provides scholarships unless you're exceptionally talented. ASU’s Carey School of Business gives out scholarships worth 1Million USD. Thus you will face a lot of competition as it attracts a lot of applicants from the US as well as outside. This has resulted in a competitive applicant pool and lower acceptance rates so you’ll need to be extra prepared in order to apply for any merit-based scholarships. General Scholarships range from 500-5000 USD and are very competitive. You will need to have excellent leadership skills, maintain a high GPA, and a record of impressive community service in your previous studies or work. Since scholarships are actually limited, you can consider Graduate assistantships at W.P Carey School of Business which can pay you well and keep you well-funded. However these are only 10 hours a week and limited in number. It's better if you opt for externally funded scholarships as the competition is cutthroat. International students have a lot of options of funding including their home country’s sponsors and other fellowship programs.Read more

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• Top Answer By Rupesh Biswas on 26-Nov-2020

Ans. ASU offers many scholarships to meritorious students. Carey School of Business gives out scholarships worth 1Million USD which attracts a lot of applicants. However, this has also resulted in a competitive applicant pool and lower acceptance rates. General Scholarships range from 500-5000 USD and are very competitive. Students need to have excellent leadership skills, high GPA, and a record of impressive community service in their previous studies. Other than these, you can consider Graduate assistantships at W.P Carey School of Business. However, these are only 10 hours a week and limited in number. It's better if you opt for externally funded scholarships as the competition is cutthroat.Read more