The criteria for admission into Arizona State University is slightly different for in-state and out-of-state students. According to ASU's Dean of Undergraduate Admissions, Martha Byrd, both groups of students are generally in the top 25% of their high school graduating classes, have a 3.0 GPA, and meet certain academic prerequisites. However, there are different requirements concerning SAT and ACT scores. In-state students must have at least a 1040 on the SAT, or a 22 on the ACT; out-of-state students must have at least an 1110 on the SAT, or a 24 on the ACT.

Arizona State University offers around 250 undergraduate degree programs and 350 graduate degree programs to students. Some of the most popular undergraduate programs are marketing, elementary education, and mechanical and aerospace engineering. The school is also said to have various internship opportunities, which might, potentially, lead to entry level jobs for ASU students after graduation.

Faculty members at Arizona State are quite accomplished in their fields, with some having been honored by prestigious groups such as The National Academy of Engineering and The National Endowment for the Humanities. ASU's Associate Professor of History, Matthew Whitaker, is working on three books, including one about Hurricane Katrina. Arizona State's student-athletes are also impressive, ranking in the top 10 of Division 1 athletics for having the highest number of academic all Americans over the past six years.

Students at Arizona State can choose to be a part of the 625 organizations on campus, ranging from sports to politics.

So, if you're interested in a public university known for its academic scholars and highly ranked athletic teams, then watch a college video tour of Arizona State University, http://www.youniversitytv.com/arizona_state_university.html, and learn more today.