First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Priority deadline Apply by this date for the best chance at aid or a place; later applications may still be read. | November 1, 2026 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | January 15, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: admission.asu.edu · checked September 30, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Arizona State University Digital Immersion course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 MAT 270 | |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | 3 Placement into ENG 105 and elective credit (3)…3 Placement into ENG 105 and elective credit (3) Transfer students who have credit for ENG 102 and who completed the exam (with a score of 4 or 5) before enrolling in ENG 102 may receive ENG 101 credit for the exam. | |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | 3 Placement into ENG 105 and elective credit (3)…3 Placement into ENG 105 and elective credit (3) Transfer students who have credit for ENG 102 and who completed the exam (with a score of 4 or 5) before enrolling in ENG 102 may receive ENG 101 credit for the exam. | |
| United States History | 4 | 6 HST 109, 110 | |
| Psychology | 4 | 3 PSY 101 | |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 STP 226 | |
| Computer Science A | 4 | 3 CSE 110 or ACO 101 | |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | 3 ECN 211 |
Show all 30 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 MAT 270 | |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | 3 Placement into ENG 105 and elective credit (3)…3 Placement into ENG 105 and elective credit (3) Transfer students who have credit for ENG 102 and who completed the exam (with a score of 4 or 5) before enrolling in ENG 102 may receive ENG 101 credit for the exam. | |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | 3 Placement into ENG 105 and elective credit (3)…3 Placement into ENG 105 and elective credit (3) Transfer students who have credit for ENG 102 and who completed the exam (with a score of 4 or 5) before enrolling in ENG 102 may receive ENG 101 credit for the exam. | |
| United States History | 4 | 6 HST 109, 110 | |
| Psychology | 4 | 3 PSY 101 | |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 STP 226 | |
| Computer Science A | 4 | 3 CSE 110 or ACO 101 | |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | 3 ECN 211 | |
| Microeconomics | 4 | 3 ECN 212 | |
| World History: Modern | 4 | 3 HST 101 | |
| Environmental Science | 4 | 3 SOS 110 | |
| European History | 4 | 6 HST 103, 104 | |
| Human Geography | 4 | 3 GCU 102 | |
| United States Government and Politics | 4 | 3 POS 110 | |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 3 IFT 101 | |
| Music Theory | 4 | 3 MTC 125 | |
| 2-D Art and Design | 4 | 3 ART 113 | |
| 3-D Art and Design | 4 | 3 ART 115 | |
| African American Studies | 3 | 3 AFR 210 | |
| Calculus AB subscore | 3 | 4 MAT 270 | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 4 | 3 POS 150 | |
| Cybersecurity | 3 | No credit | |
| Drawing | 4 | 3 ART 111 | |
| Physics 1: Algebra-based | 4 | 4 PHY 111, 113 | |
| Physics 2: Algebra-based | 4 | 4 PHY 112, 114 | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 4 PHY 112, 114 | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 PHY 111, 113 | |
| Precalculus | 3 | 3 MAT 170 | |
| Research | 3 | 3 Elective | |
| Seminar | 3 | 3 Elective |
Source: catalog.asu.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology | 877 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 619 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 581 |
| Organizational Leadership | 453 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 439 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 326 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 275 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 268 |
Show the other 70 majors
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | 265 |
| Information Technology Project Management | 263 |
| English Language and Literature | 258 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 258 |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | 206 |
| Sociology | 203 |
| Family Resource Management Studies | 192 |
| Education, Other | 188 |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 181 |
| Political Science and Government | 170 |
| Art/Art Studies | 169 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 160 |
| History | 146 |
| Computer Software Engineering | 140 |
| Anthropology | 136 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 115 |
| Science Technologies/Technicians, Other | 114 |
| Biochemistry | 101 |
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 91 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other | 88 |
| Environmental Studies | 84 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 79 |
| Public Policy Analysis | 75 |
| Accounting | 70 |
| Geography | 69 |
| Applied Psychology | 68 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 67 |
| Philosophy | 65 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 60 |
| Data Science | 57 |
| Health and Wellness | 56 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services, Other | 51 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 48 |
| Neuroscience | 47 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 45 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 44 |
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 42 |
| Management Science | 37 |
| Human Computer Interaction | 36 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 35 |
| Engineering/Industrial Management | 35 |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 35 |
| Legal Studies | 32 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies | 32 |
| Science/Technology Management | 30 |
| Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management | 30 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 29 |
| Business Administration and Management | 28 |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 27 |
| Planetary Astronomy and Science | 26 |
| Regulatory Science/Affairs | 24 |
| Healthcare Innovation | 23 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 19 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 19 |
| Women's Studies | 19 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 15 |
| Graphic Design | 15 |
| International Public Health/International Health | 14 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 13 |
| Physics | 11 |
| Chemistry | 8 |
| Sustainability Studies | 8 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 6 |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 5 |
| Science, Technology and Society | 4 |
| Health Services Administration | 4 |
| African-American/Black Studies | 2 |
| Computer Science | 1 |
| Science Technologies/Technicians | 1 |
| Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Also
Study abroad
Greek life
28% of men in fraternities · 17% of women in sororities · 21% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2015–16)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life) · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, midsize
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
5,186,958 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX)
Nearest hub airport
Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 15.3 of 20
Elevation
1,223 ft
Time zone
Mountain (no daylight saving)
January low
38°F
July high
106°F
Annual snowfall
0.0 in
Days at 90°F or higher
179 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,710 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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Straight-line distance between campuses
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