Tempe, AZ!

Get to Know Arizona State University

Did you know...

  • As of the fall 2010 semester, ASU had over 70,000 undergraduate and graduate students enrolled, making it the largest public university in the US by enrollment.
  • More than 30% of ASU freshmen graduate in the top 10% of their high school class, and 57% in the top 25%.
  • ASU ranks among the top 10 producers of Fulbright Scholars in the US.
  • ASU has 4 physical campuses, as well as an "online and extended" campus.
  • 30% of ASU's energy needs will be met through onsite solar installations within the next five years.
  • For the 4th consecutive year, The Princeton Review named ASU to its "2012 Green Rating Honor Roll"—a list of colleges that received the highest possible score (99) in its Green Rating tallies.
  • ASU's research expenditures are among the top 20 among universities without a medical school. 
  • The U.S. News and World Report placed ASU's undergraduate engineering programs in the top 10% of all undergraduate engineering programs in the nation. Business, education, public affairs, design and arts programs at ASU were rated in the top 25%.

Five Fun Things to Do in Tempe

Climb "A" Mountain! Also known as Hayden Butte, "A" Mountain sits directly behind the Tempe Mission Palms and is home to ASU Sun Devil Stadium. A paved path takes you to the top, where you can enjoy the beautiful Arizona sunsets and get a great workout at the same time!

a mountain sun devil stadium

Eat! Whether you're in the mood for Middle Eastern, Asian, American, or something else, Tempe has it. Check out the Mill Avenue District—the heart of Tempe—or the Tempe Marketplace to find your favorite fare.

Museum Hop! Visit any of Arizona State University's museums showcasing art, history and culture, and natural sciences. Learn More

Fine Arts Center gammage auditorium

Catch a Show! Tempe visitors can choose from Broadway shows at ASU Gammage (performed at the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Gammage Auditorium), Stray Cat Theater productions, or family-friendly performances at Tempe Center for the Arts.

Visit Tempe Town Lake! ​Yes, a lake in Tempe! Close to Tempe's Mill Avenue District, Arizona State University, and Papago Park, Tempe Town Lake offers boating, walking and bike paths, Segway tours, trail rides, golfing, fishing, and 650-year old ruins. Learn More

cactus tempe town lake bridge