Arizona State University-West

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    2019 Undergraduate Tuition
    $10,175
    5.85% growth from 2018
    2019 Average Net Price
    $9,349
    After Financial Aid
    2019 Acceptance Rate
    81.8%
    3,376 Applicants
    2019 Enrolled Students
    4,929
    87.1% Full-Time
    2019 Graduation Rate
    48.3%
    127 Graduates

    About

    Arizona State University-West is a higher education institution located in Maricopa County, AZ. In 2019, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Arizona State University-West were Other Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services (176 degrees awarded), General Psychology (137 degrees), and General Biological Sciences (94 degrees).

    In 2019, 1,178 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Arizona State University-West. 60.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (563 degrees), 1.68 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (335 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Arizona State University-West is $10,175, which is $−13,825 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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    Costs

    In 2019, the median undergraduate tuition at Arizona State University-West is $10,175.

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,349.

    In 2019, 79% of undergraduate students attending Arizona State University-West received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 43% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $10,175
    2019 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2019, the cost of tuition at Arizona State University-West was $10,175.

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    Average Net Price

    $9,349
    2019 Value
    4.03%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2019 Arizona State University-West had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,349. Between 2018 and 2019, the average net price of Arizona State University-West grew by 4.03%.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $10,636
    Room and Board
    $1,148
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Arizona State University-West was of $10,636 in 2019. The cost of room and board increased by 2.74% between 2018 and 2019.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,148. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.04% during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    79%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    43%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    79% of undergraduate students at Arizona State University-West received financial aid through grants or loans in 2019. This represents a growth of 2.6% with respect to 2018, when 77% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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    Admissions

    Arizona State University-West received 3,376 undergraduate applications in 2019, which represents a 29.3% annual growth. Out of those 3,376 applicants, 2,760 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 81.8% acceptance rate.

    There were 4,929 students enrolled at Arizona State University-West in 2019. 38% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

    Arizona State University-West has an overall enrollment yield of 28.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    81.8%
    Acceptance Rate in 2019
    2,760
    Accepted Out of 3,376

    In 2019, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Arizona State University-West was 81.8% (2,760 admissions from 3,376 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2018, which was 82.4%. Between 2018 and 2019, the number of applicants grew by 29.3%, while admissions grew by 28.3%.

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    SAT Scores

    38%
    Submission Percentage (2019)
    302
    Scores Submitted (2019)

    38% of enrolled first-time students at Arizona State University-West in 2019 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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    Enrollment

    Arizona State University-West had a total enrollment of 4,929 students in 2019. The full-time enrollment at Arizona State University-West is 4,295 students and the part-time enrollment is 634. This means that 87.1% of students enrolled at Arizona State University-West are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Arizona State University-West, both undergraduate and graduate, is 41.3% White, 36.2% Hispanic or Latino, 5.88% Asian, 4.77% Black or African American, 3.37% Two or More Races, 1.1% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.304% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Arizona State University-West in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (25.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (25.4%) and White Male (16.5%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (31.9%), followed by White Male (11.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (11.1%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    87.1%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Arizona State University-West in 2019, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,929 students. The full-time enrollment at Arizona State University-West is 4,295 and the part-time enrollment is 634. This means that 87.1% of students enrolled at Arizona State University-West are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    86%
    2019 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Arizona State University-West was 86%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Arizona State University-West had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2019)
    1. White
      2,036 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      1,786 enrolled students
    3. Asian
      290 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Arizona State University-West is 41.3% White, 36.2% Hispanic or Latino, 5.88% Asian, 4.77% Black or African American, 3.37% Two or More Races, 1.1% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.304% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 46 students (0.933%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2019, 250 more women than men received degrees from Arizona State University-West. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Arizona State University-West is white (563 degrees awarded). There were 1.68 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (335 degrees).

    The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Arizona State University-West is Other Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services (176 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (137 degrees) and General Biological Sciences (94 degrees).

    In 2019,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Arizona State University-West, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Psychology (151 degrees awarded), Communications (80 degrees), and Education (196 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Elementary & middle school teachers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Arizona State University-West are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,711,389 people), Secondary school teachers (594,150 people), Other managers (411,824 people), Education administrators (367,998 people), and Postsecondary teachers (309,330 people).

    The most specialized majors at Arizona State University-West in 2019 are Psychology (151 degrees awarded), Communications (80 degrees), Education (196 degrees), Physical Sciences (33 degrees), and English (36 degrees) (as of 2019).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Arizona State University-West are Surgeons, Physicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Chief executives & legislators, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

    The most specialized majors at Arizona State University-West are Psychology (151 degrees awarded), Communications (80 degrees), Education (196 degrees), Physical Sciences (33 degrees), and English (36 degrees) (as of 2019).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Elementary & secondary schools
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Arizona State University-West are Elementary & secondary schools (3,371,455 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (738,616 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (443,390 people), Computer Systems Design (329,910 people), and Outpatient care centers (264,227 people).

    The most specialized majors at Arizona State University-West are Psychology (151 degrees awarded), Communications (80 degrees), Education (196 degrees), Physical Sciences (33 degrees), and English (36 degrees) (as of 2019).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Arizona State University-West.
    Most Common (2019)
    1. General Writing
      9 degrees awarded
    2. Environmental Education
      4 degrees awarded
    3. General Interdisciplinary Studies
      2 degrees awarded

    In 2019, the most common less than 1 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Arizona State University-West was General Writing with 9 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    464
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2019
    714
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2019

    In 2019, 464 degrees were awarded to men at Arizona State University-West, which is 0.65 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (714).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2019, 108 degrees were awarded to men at Arizona State University-West in Other Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services, which is 1.59 times more than the 68 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2019, 112 degrees were awarded to men at Arizona State University-West in General Psychology, which is 2.95 times more than the 38 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    44%
    100% Completion Time
    58%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2019, 44% of students graduating from Arizona State University-West completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 58% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 58% within 200%.

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    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2019)
    1. White
      563 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      335 degrees awarded
    3. Asian
      70 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Arizona State University-West is white (563 degrees awarded). There were 1.68 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (335 degrees).

    0.509% of degree recipients (6 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2019)
    1. White Female
      569 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      445 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      408 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Arizona State University-West is white female (569 degrees awarded). There were 1.28 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (445 degrees).

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    Operations

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Arizona State University-West are: Management, with 91 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 73 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 59 employees.

    Occupations by Share

    In 2019, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Arizona State University-West were Management with 91 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 73 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 59 employees.

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