Interdisciplinary studies
Support for Students with Learning Disabilities
Students with learning disabilities may take advantage of specific support programs offered by Arizona State University. If necessary, the college will grant additional time to students with learning disabilities to complete their degree. Also, a lightened course load may be granted to LD students. According to the school, there are no special admissions requirements for students with disabilities and they must meet the same requirements as any other student. Students that utilize alternative format, i.e. digital electronic files are encouraged to register early with the DRC, which is separate from the university process. The school’s philosophy is that students with disabilities are no less capable than any other student. Students with learning disabilities will find the following programs at Arizona State University extremely useful: tutors • testing accommodations • extended time for tests • take-home exam • oral tests • exam on tape or computer • readers • typist/scribe • note-taking services • reading machines • early syllabus • waiver of math degree requirement. Individual or small group tutorials are also available in: time management • organizational skills • learning strategies • specific subject areas • writing labs • math labs • study skills. An advisor/advocate from the Disability Resources Center is available to students.
How to Get Admitted
A high school diploma is required, although a GED is also accepted for admissions consideration. SAT or ACT test scores are required of all applicants. According to the admissions office: Minimum combined SAT score of 1040 (composite ACT score of 22), rank in top quarter of secondary school class or minimum 3.0 GPA recommended of in-state applicants; minimum combined SAT score of 1110 (composite ACT score of 24), rank in top quarter of secondary school class or minimum 3.0 GPA recommended of out-of-state applicants.
How to Pay for College
To apply for financial aid, students should submit the following: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Arizona State University participates in the Federal Work Study program. Need-based aid programs include: scholarships and grants • general need-based awards • Federal Pell grants • state scholarships and grants • college-based scholarships and grants • private scholarships and grants. Non-need-based aid programs include: scholarships and grants • state scholarships and grants • creative arts and performance awards • special achievements and activities awards • athletic scholarships • ROTC scholarships.
Highlights
Admissions
Applicants: 28,304
Accepted: 25,616
Acceptance rate: 90.5%
Average GPA: 3.4
ACT range: 20-26
SAT Math range: 480-620
SAT Reading range: 470-590
SAT Writing range: Not reported
Top 10% of class: 31%
Top 25% of class: 57%
Top 50% of class: 84%
Deadlines
Early Action: No
Early Decision: No
Regular Action: Rolling admissions
Common Application: Not accepted
Financial Aid
In-state tuition: $7,793
Out-of-state tuition: $20,257
Room: $5,640
Board: $4,066
Books: $1,290
Freshmen receiving need-based aid: 48%
Undergrads rec. need-based aid: 47%
Avg. % of need met by financial aid: 60%
Avg. aid package (freshmen): $10,808
Avg. aid package (undergrads): $10,290
Freshmen receiving merit-based aid: 25%
Undergrads rec. merit-based aid: 16%
Avg. debt upon graduation: $17,008
Prominent Alumni
Phil Mickelson, professional golfer; Kate Spade, designer/owner, Kate Spade LLC; Al Michaels, sports commentator, NBC.
School Spirit
Mascot: Sparky
Colors: Maroon and gold
Song: Fight Devils
AUBURN UNIVERSITY
108 Mary Martin Hall, Auburn, AL 36849
Admissions: 800-282-8769 • Financial Aid: 334-844-4634
Email: [email protected] • Website: http://www.auburn.edu
From the College
“Auburn University has provided instruction, research and outreach for more than 150 years, and is among a distinctive group of universities designated as Land, Sea and Space Grant institutions. AU has more than 250,000 graduates and provides 130 degree programs to more than 24,000 graduate and undergraduate students. Graduates include six NASA astronauts, the head of the Kennedy Space Center, the nation’s first and only class of undergraduate wireless engineers, dozens of CEOs, world-famous architects and several authors and journalists. AU emphasizes international education, is at the forefront of engineering, transportation technology and veterinary medicine, achieves global impact through modern agricultural, extension and forestry/wildlife programs, and fulfills critical research and national shortages through pharmaceutical, sciences, mathematics, education, nursing and human sciences offerings.”
Campus Setting
Auburn is a public, multipurpose, land-grant university. It was founded as a private, liberal arts institution in 1856, came under state control in 1872 and began admitting women in 1892. Its 1,871-acre campus is located in Auburn. A four-year public institution, Auburn University has an enrollment of 24,602 students. Although not originally a co-educational college, Auburn University has been co-ed since 1892. In addition to a large, well-stocked library, the campus facilities include: art museum • herbarium • research center • research institute • flight simulators • animal clinics • special centers • laboratories. Auburn University provides on-campus housing that can accommodate 3,964 students. Housing options include: coed dorms • women’s dorms • sorority housing • fraternity housing • single-student apartments • special housing for disabled students. Recreation and sports facilities include: aquatic center • coliseum • fitness and weight rooms • golf course • track • racquetball and tennis courts.
Student Life and Activities
Most students (81 percent) live off campus which does impact the on-campus social scene. Nevertheless, like any college, students do find time to create their own recreational outlets. Popular campus gathering spots include the Student