Arizona State University
(ASU)
Part of Arizona's Public Universities
About
Arizona State University is a Research I university located in the greater Phoenix, Ariz. area. Measuring ourselves by whom we include rather than whom we exclude, ASU believes that welcoming students from all over the world enriches the quality of dialogue in the classroom and provides the differing perspectives necessary as we take on the world’s challenges. With more than 12,000 students from o...
Arizona State University is a Research I university located in the greater Phoenix, Ariz. area. Measuring ourselves by whom we include rather than whom we exclude, ASU believes that welcoming students from all over the world enriches the quality of dialogue in the classroom and provides the differing perspectives necessary as we take on the world’s challenges. With more than 12,000 students from over 135 countries, ASU is the top public university choice of international students. As the most innovative school in the nation for three years in a row, according to U.S. News & World Report, ASU is a leader in delivering a hands-on, forward-thinking learning environment. ASU offers students instruction by a highly esteemed, award-winning faculty as well as the opportunity to customize their college experience through conducting research, joining student clubs, taking on internships, playing intramural sports and more. ASU provides students with comprehensive career and professional development services to ensure they are prepared for the working world when they graduate. A Times Higher Education survey of employers ranks ASU in the top 10 for graduate employability.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 200 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 100 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 52,956
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 18.9 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 17%
- Female : Male
- 45 : 55
- Staff
- 4,400
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
47 subjectsQS
47 subjectsUS News
25 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Environment/Ecology | 48 | 64.8 | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | =58 | 64.8 | 2026 |
| Space Science | =69 | 64.8 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | 85 | 64.8 | 2026 |
| Microbiology | =98 | 64.8 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =106 | 64.8 | 2026 |
| Engineering | 139 | 64.8 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 153 | 64.8 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | 159 | 64.8 | 2026 |
| Civil Engineering | 179 | 64.8 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | 193 | 64.8 | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | =218 | 64.8 | 2026 |
| Condensed Matter Physics | 221 | 64.8 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | 231 | 64.8 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =233 | 64.8 | 2026 |
| Nanoscience and Nanotechnology | =247 | 64.8 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =267 | 40.7 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =285 | 64.8 | 2026 |
| Energy and Fuels | =291 | 64.8 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 317 | 64.8 | 2026 |
| Molecular Biology and Genetics | =338 | 64.8 | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 406 | 64.8 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | =429 | 40.7 | 2026 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | =437 | 64.8 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =899 | 40.7 | 2026 |
THE
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Business & Economics | 72 | 59.1 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | =84 | 57.1 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | =92 | 57.8 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 126–150 | 56.7 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 126–150 | 52.6 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 151–175 | 52.0 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 151–175 | 52.9 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 151–175 | 42.5 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 176–200 | 41.0 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 201–250 | 49.6 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 251–300 | 43.7 | 2025 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Arizona State University?
Arizona State University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =173, THE Rank 201–250, ARWU Rank 151-200, US News Rank =1,001.
When was Arizona State University founded?
Arizona State University was founded in 1885.
What are the top subjects at Arizona State University?
Top subjects at Arizona State University include: Library & Information Science, Management, Archaeology, Education & Training, Environmental Sciences.
Where is Arizona State University located?
Arizona State University is located in Tempe, United States.