Angelo State University Description:
Angelo State University's 268-acre campus is located in San Angelo, a small city in West Texas. The university became part of the Texas Tech University System in 2007, and in 2010 ASU was listed in Princeton Review's The Best 371 Colleges for its value, engaged professors and strong science programs. The university's strategic plan calls for significant growth in the coming decade. The college has a 19 to 1 student faculty ratio, and students can choose from nearly 100 majors. On the athletic front, the ASU Rams and Rambelles compete in the NCAA Division II Lone Star Conference.
Admissions Data (2011):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 93%
- What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 420 / 530
- SAT Math: 440 / 550
- SAT Writing: - / -
- ACT Composite: 18 / 23
- ACT English: 16 / 23
- ACT Math: 18 / 24
Enrollment (2010):
- Total Enrollment: 6,856 (6,034 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 45% Male / 55% Female
- 85% Full-time
Costs (2011 - 12):
- Tuition and Fees: $6,211 (in-state); $13,723 (out-of-state)
- Books: $1,500 (why so much?)
- Room and Board: $7,433
- Other Expenses: $4,200
- Total Cost: $19,344 (in-state); $26,856 (out-of-state)
Angelo State University Financial Aid (2009 - 10):
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 87%
- Angelo State Scholarships (Cappex.com)
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 74%
- Loans: 54%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $6,078
- Loans: $5,690
Most Popular Majors:
Accounting, Animal Sciences, Biology, Business Administration, Communication Studies, Health and Physical Education, Interdisciplinary Studies, Marketing, Nursing, Psychology
Retention and Graduation Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 59%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 16%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 31%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
Angelo State University Mission Statement:
mission statement from http://www.angelo.edu/news/MissionStatement.html
"Angelo State University, a member of the Texas Tech University System, delivers undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts, sciences, and professional disciplines. In a learning-centered environment distinguished by its integration of teaching, research, creative endeavor, service, and co-curricular experiences, ASU prepares students to be responsible citizens and to have productive careers."
