Arizona State University--West | Best College

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U.S. News Rankings

Ranking score and category

U.S. News rank	Category Name
Unranked

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Summary

Arizona State University--West is a public institution that was founded in 1984. It has a city setting and the campus size is 300 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar.

School mission and unique qualities (as provided by the school):

Arizona State University at the West campus, a community-focused metropolitan campus of ASU, engages in discovering and advancing knowledge, teaching diverse students in a student-centered, interdisciplinary learning environment, and serving the community. ASU West is committed to developing a learning community that addresses the needs of a diverse metropolitan environment. ASU West does this by: offering learner-centered academic programs that enhance learning through teaching, service and enrichment opportunities; promoting discovery and innovation; pursuing new knowledge; introducing insights and creative ideas through instruction; encouraging direct involvement in new fields of inquiry; investigating important community-based issues; and integrating with the community through service.

General Information

School type	public
Year founded	1984
Religious affiliation	N/A
Academic calendar	semester
Setting	city
2011 Endowment	N/A

Applying

When applying to Arizona State University--West, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due August 1. The application fee at Arizona State University--West is $25.

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Selectivity	N/A
Fall 2011 acceptance rate	N/A
Application deadline	rolling
SAT/ACT scores must be received by	August 1

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Academic Life

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Five most popular majors for 2011 graduates

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Student Life

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Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity	N/A
Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority	N/A
Collegiate athletic association	N/A

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Campus Info & Services

Arizona State University--West offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care, health service, and health insurance. Arizona State University--West also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Arizona State University--West, 95 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Arizona State University--West.

Students who have cars on campus	95%
Health insurance offered	Yes
Students required to own/lease a computer	No

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Paying for School

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