ASU sets new enrollment records as Fall semester set to begin

ASU President Michael M Crow emphasized the university’s commitment to serving Arizona’s residents.

PUBLISHED AUG 16, 2024

The West Valley campus saw a 25% increase in new first-year, transfer, and master’s students.

Phoenix, Arizona: As Arizona State University (ASU) begins its fall semester on August 22, approximately 40,800 new students are joining across its campuses, locations, and online programs. These newcomers include first-year, transfer, and graduate students, making up nearly one-quarter of the university’s total enrollment for the semester.

ASU President Michael M Crow emphasized the university’s commitment to serving Arizona’s residents. “We are first and foremost here to serve the people of Arizona,” Crow said. He highlighted ASU’s dedication to student success and its role in fostering the state’s potential for achievement, health, and prosperity.

These newcomers include first-year, transfer, and graduate students, making up nearly one-quarter of the university’s total enrollment for the semester. (Pictured is Hayden Library, ASU)

Here is the new intake in numbers

Total New Students: Approximately 40,800 new students are joining Arizona State University (ASU) for the fall semester.

First-Year Students: Of the new students, 17,000 are incoming first-year students, with 9,170 of them being Arizona residents, setting a university record.

New Arizona Students: ASU is welcoming 18,100 new students from Arizona, marking a 9% increase from the previous year.

Barrett, The Honors College: First-year enrollment at Barrett, The Honors College increased by 14%, with an average weighted high school GPA of 4.4.

Underrepresented Minorities: 52% (7,300) of the first-year on-campus cohort identifies as underrepresented minorities, including a 7% increase in Hispanic/Latino students and a 19% increase in Black/African American students.

Approximately 40,800 new students are joining Arizona State University (ASU) for the fall semester.

First-Generation Students: 36% of incoming first-year students, both on-campus and online, identify as first-generation college students.

ASU Online Enrollment: ASU Online enrollment grew by 12% this fall, with more than 73,000 students projected.

Graduate Student Body: Nearly 41,000 graduate students attend ASU, representing 23% of the total student body.

Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law: The college experienced a 25% increase in Juris Doctor enrollments, with 46% of the students being Arizona residents.

Campus Growth: The West Valley campus saw a 25% increase in new first-year, transfer, and master’s students, prompting the addition of new buildings, including a residence hall, and three new schools in forensics, business, and engineering.