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Campus Mission

ASU’s Polytechnic campus aims to increase the region’s competitiveness by preparing graduates to move directly into professional and technical careers and to become ethical leaders in their professional, public and personal lives.

Employment Numbers


Employees* Faculty Staff
374 (50% FTE or more) 97 tenure track 187 full time
137 (less than 50% FTE) 177 non-tenure track 50 part time

*Numbers are as of Nov. 1, 2007, and are subject to change.

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Operating Budget

State Expenditure Authority as of July 2007: $49,254,300

Space Numbers

The campus has:

  • 76 buildings in use
  • 20,258 square feet of library space
  • 47,025 square feet of classroom space
  • 47,324 square feet of research laboratory space
  • 107,325 square feet of class laboratory space
  • 130,157 square feet of office space
  • Three new academic complexes under construction, which will provide 240,000 square feet of additional office and instructional classroom and laboratory space

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Tuition

Estimated University Tuition and Expenses (2007-2008)

 
Resident
Non-Resident
Tuition
$4,620
$16,853
Fees
$148
$148
Books/Supplies
$950
$950
Room
$4,620
$4,620
Board
$2,700
$2,700

Living at the Polytechnic campus

Fall 2007 Occupancy Rate for on-campus housing: 90%

The campus offers:

  • 610 individual two to five bedroom homes; occupancy for 531 families
  • Eight residence halls with 348 rooms; occupancy for 430 students

Freshman Year Experience (FYE) Residence Halls

The FYE program, a living and learning community on campus for traditional age freshmen, helps provide support for students to make a successful transition to college life. Three halls with 142 rooms are currently designated as FYE residence halls.

Meal Plans

Through a partnership with the food service provider Aramark, students have many dining options available to them. All dining services are provided in the Food Court of the Student Union building.

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Enrollment Numbers


 
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
Total Headcount
3,551
3,983
4,865
6,545
8,752

Projected enrollment by 2020: 15,000

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Degrees Awarded (2006-2007)


 
Undergraduate
Graduate
Number of Degrees Awarded
724
139
Average GPA
3.3
3.8

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Student Characteristics


 
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
Male
1,815
2,028
2,380
2,992
4,176
Female
1,736
1,955
2,485
3,553
4,576
African-American
87
97
133
195
334
American Indian
78
98
121
160
200
Asian-American/Pacific Islander
135
131
190
263
383
Hispanic
343
377
490
681
1,045
White
2,504
2,809
3,337
4,526
5,887
Race/Ethnicity/Gender
Unknown
172
154
401
524
659
International Student
232
217
193
196
244
Out of State*
727
771
963
1,281
1,987
Average Undergraduate
Age
25.2
25.3
24.7
24.0
24.0
Average Graduate Age
32.8
32.8
33.0
33.0
33.3
Average Freshman GPA
--
--
--
--
3.0
Average Student GPA
--
--
--
--
3.7
Full-time student at Polytechnic campus
--
1,397
1,479
1,647
--
Part-time student at Polytechnic campus
--
2,586
3,386
4,898
--

*Based on Residency Status

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Popular Programs

Popular Programs at the Polytechnic campus
(based on undergraduate enrollment in Fall 2007)

Program
Number of Students Enrolled
Business Administration
373
Agribusiness (Professional Golf Management)
200
Elementary Education
194
Exercise and Wellness
185
Nutrition (Dietetics)
169
Aeronautical Management Technology (Professional Flight)
154

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College of Technology and Innovation

Enrollment Numbers

 
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
Undergraduate Headcount
725
725
751
883
953
Graduate Headcount
372
360
366
431
377
Male
828
843
875
933
1,029
Female
269
248
242
381
301

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Applied Science (20 concentrations offered)

  • Bachelor of Science in
    • Aeronautical Management Technology
    • Air Traffic Management
    • Applied Computer Science
    • Computer Systems
    • Electronics Engineering Technology
    • Environmental Technology Management
    • Graphic Information Technology
    • Manufacturing Engineering Technology
    • Mechanical Engineering Technology
    • Operations Management Technology

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering (B.S.E.)

  • Master of Computing Studies

  • Master of Science in Technology (14 concentrations offered)

Research Expenditures

  • Fiscal Year (July 2006-June 2007): $3,952,864

Special Facilities/Labs

  • Flight Simulator Labs provide Aeronautical Management Flight students with the preparation needed to refine their piloting, instrument flight and procedural skills. Adjacent to the campus is Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport for students to further develop their flight skills.
  • Altitude Chamber allows students to experience the physiological effect the loss of air pressure has on the body.
  • Digital Printing Lab provides students with project management and technical knowledge of the printing and digital media industries.
  • Microelectronics Teaching Factory is a full-operational semiconductor fabrication lab.
  • Haas Technical Center is equipped with the tools that Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Technology students use to design and build prototypes of high-end machines for the aerospace, automotive and manufacturing industries.
  • Design Studios provide Engineering students with an environment that is conducive to project- and problem-based learning.
  • Photovoltaics Testing Lab tests solar panels and fuel cells for industry.

For more information, visit the College of Technology and Innovation Web site.

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Morrison School of Management and Agribusiness

Enrollment Numbers

 
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
Undergraduate Headcount
370
334
339
706
921
Graduate Headcount
39
26
24
36
37
Male
275
296
254
512
664
Female
113
94
112
227
294

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Applied Science with concentrations in:
    • Consumer Products Technology
    • Food Retail Management

  • Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness with concentrations in
    • Agribusiness Management
    • Agribusiness Finance
    • Food, Agribusiness and Consumer Products Marketing
    • General Agribusiness
    • International Agribusiness
    • Professional Golf Management
    • Food Science
    • Pre-Veterinary Medicine
    • Golf Facilities Management
  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
  • Bachelor of Science in Real Estate

  • Master of Science in Agribusiness with concentrations in
    • Agribusiness Management and Marketing
    • Food Quality Assurance
  • Ph.D. in Business Administration

Research Expenditures

  • Fiscal Year July 2006-June 2007: $768,776

Special Facilities/Labs

  • Electronic Marketing Trading Lab allows students to track commodities up-to-the-minute.
  • Market Research Lab provides space for market research activities like focus groups and taste tests.
  • Veterinary Teaching Theater is similar to a lab you would find at a veterinary school.
  • PING Swing Analysis Lab provides students with the technology to analyze their swing and help improve their golf skills and game.
  • A 12-acre Golf Driving Range and Pro Shop are where students gain experience with managing and maintaining golf-related facilities.

For more information, visit the Morrison School of Management and Agribusiness Web site.

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School of Applied Arts and Sciences

Enrollment Numbers

 
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
Undergraduate Headcount
1,093
1,328
1,440
592
767
Graduate Headcount
154
180
270
131
151
Male
423
523
595
513
289
Female
824
985
1,115
210
629

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Applied Science (three concentrations offered)

  • Bachelor of Arts in
    • History and Culture
    • Human Health Studies
    • Literature, Writing and Film

  • Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (seven majors offered)

  • Bachelor of Science in
    • Applied Biological Sciences
    • Applied Psychology
    • Exercise and Wellness
    • Human Health Studies
    • Multimedia Writing and Technical Communication
    • Nutrition

  • Master of Science in
    • Applied Biological Sciences
    • Applied Psychology
    • Exercise and Wellness
    • Nutrition

  • Ph.D. in Physical Activity, Nutrition and Wellness

Research Expenditures

  • Fiscal Year July 2006-June 2007: $1,354,000

Special Facilities/Labs

  • Nutrition students hone knowledge in high-end research labs as well as fully-equipped kitchens.
  • Cognitive Engineering Research on Team Tasks lab conducts research on human factors like team issues in socio-technical systems and on methodologies and approaches to collecting and analyzing data across different projects.
  • Exercise and Wellness students learn in a kinesiological and a physiological assessment labs and will have access to the Healthy Lifestyle Center.
  • Education students can gain experience working with students from pre-school age through sixth grade without having to leave the campus.
  • Applied Biological Sciences students have access to state-of-the-art greenhouses and a plant-made pharmaceutical manufacturing operation.

For more information, visit the School of Applied Arts and Sciences Web site.

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School of Educational Innovation and Teacher Preparation

Enrollment Numbers

 
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
Undergraduate Headcount
--
--
--
--
328
Graduate Headcount
--
--
--
--
199
Male
--
--
--
--
127
Female
--
--
--
--
400

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Arts in Education in:
    • Elementary Education
    • Secondary Education (Physical Education and other concentrations)
    • Early Childhood Education
    • Special Education

  • Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction

  • Master of Special Education

  • Master of Physical Education

Research Expenditures

  • Fiscal Year July 2006-June 2007: $147,466

Special Facilities/Labs

  • Education students gain experience working with Pre K-12th grade students and conducting research through the Practice, Research and Innovation in Mathematics Education (PRIME) Center.

For more information, visit the School of Educational Innovation and Teacher Preparation Web site.

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