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Arizona State University - Downtown Phoenix Campus
  • 4 Year
  • PHOENIX, AZ
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Arizona State University
Arizona State University - Downtown Phoenix Campus
#2 in Best Value Colleges in Arizona
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • PHOENIX, AZ
  • 625 reviews
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    Arizona State University - Downtown Phoenix Campus Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    B+
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    Undergrads in College Housing
    Average Housing Cost
    $9,750 / year
    Poll
    56%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great. 263 responses
    Poll
    67%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great. 61 responses

    Food

    Campus Food
    B+
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $5,174 / year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 135 responses
    • Corner Bakery
      14%
    • Bowl of Greens
      13%
    • Chipotle
      12%
    • Phoenix Public Market Cafe
      10%
    • Subway
      10%
    • Jimmy Johns
      10%
    • Can never go wrong with Chipotle or Subway.
      9%
    44%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities. 36 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    A minus
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    A
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 22 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      36%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      59%
    • I hate my school and have no school spirit.
      5%

    Safety

    Safety
    C+
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    67%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus. 36 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 15 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      67%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      27%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      7%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 29 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      21%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      72%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      3%
    • Not very visible.
      3%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 69 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      12%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      74%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      12%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      3%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    Women's Varsity Sports

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Music
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 27 responses
    • Movie night in the park
      41%
    • Blackout Game
      30%
    • Intramural sports, painting the A
      19%
    • Homecoming
      11%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    A minus
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 46 responses
    • Tons of raging parties almost any night of the week.
      11%
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      41%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      7%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      2%
    • Parties? What parties?
      39%
    Poll
    What is the biggest social event of the year?
    Based on 22 responses
    • Foam 'n' Glow
      27%
    • not sure
      18%
    • Halloween
      14%
    • Homecoming
      14%
    • Homecoming
      9%
    • Ensemble Showcases
      5%
    • Global Gala
      5%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    Women in Sororities
    51%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 57 responses
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