Arizona State University is a public research university founded in 1885. It serves over 85,000 students across more than 800 undergraduate and graduate degree programs housed in 16 colleges. The university maintains a substantial research portfolio, with an annual research investment exceeding $1 billion and more than 170 cross-disciplinary centers and institutes.
The institution operates multiple campuses in the Phoenix metropolitan area, including its primary location in Tempe, Arizona, and offers online programs worldwide. ASU has been consistently ranked as the country's most innovative university and leads the nation in sustainability according to multiple global rankings. Its charter measures success by whom it includes and how they succeed, reflecting a commitment to broad access in higher education.
ASU's organizational structure supports learners at every stage of life, spanning traditional undergraduate education, graduate research programs, and professional development. The university's scale and research activity position it among the largest public universities in the United States by enrollment.
