SE Valley Times

Approximately 40,800 new students are enrolled at Arizona State University this fall, including first-year, transfer, and graduate students across various campuses and online platforms.

Nearly one in four students enrolled at ASU this fall are new to the university. Of these, 17,000 are incoming first-year students, with 9,170 being Arizona residents—a record for the university. Additionally, there is a notable increase in Arizona residents pursuing master's degrees, totaling 3,150 students—a 19% growth from last year.

Overall, ASU welcomed 18,100 new students from Arizona this year, marking a 9% increase compared to the previous year.

“It’s built into our name — we are first and foremost here to serve the people of Arizona,” said ASU President Michael M. Crow. “Our university is dedicated to enabling student success... ensuring that Arizonans have the knowledge and tools to build a bright future is fundamental to who we are.”

ASU's enrollment process includes multiple start dates throughout the academic year. The total enrollment figure of 181,000 represents all unique students enrolled during the past academic year: fall 2023, spring 2024, and summer 2024.

The incoming first-year class is noted for its academic excellence. Barrett, The Honors College saw a 14% increase in first-year enrollments with an average weighted high school GPA of 4.4. These students came from all U.S. states plus Washington D.C., and represent 86 countries globally.

Top majors among new first-year students include business, computer science, and mechanical engineering. There has also been significant growth in applied biological sciences (pre-dental), forensic science, aerospace engineering, and community health fields.

ASU continues its mission of inclusion with a record number of underrepresented minorities among its first-year cohort—52%, including a notable increase in Hispanic/Latino (7%) and Black/African American (19%) students. Additionally, 36% of incoming first-year students identify as first-generation college attendees.

ASU Online projects more than 73,000 enrollments this fall—a growth of 12%. This platform recently celebrated reaching over 100,000 graduates and continues expanding educational opportunities through partnerships with organizations like Starbucks and Uber.

Graduate student enrollment remains robust at nearly 41,000 annually. Noteworthy increases include a 25% rise in Juris Doctor enrollments at Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law and a similar growth rate for new international master’s students on campus.

Fall enrollment numbers are projections as of August 2024.