Arizona State University

What Arizona State University does

Arizona State University is a public research university founded in 1885 and headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, governed by the Arizona Board of Regents. It serves traditional first-year undergraduates, transfer students, graduate and professional students, online learners, veterans, and international students through more than 800 degree programs delivered across four Phoenix-metro campuses (Tempe, Downtown Phoenix, Polytechnic, West Valley), the ASU Online platform with 350+ programs and 96,700+ enrolled online students, and presence in Los Angeles, Washington D.C., and Skysong. The institution confers more than 33,700 degrees annually and maintains a 620,000+ alumni network.

Core technology and research capabilities span semiconductor fabrication (via the Applied Materials EPIC Center and Southwest Advanced Prototyping Hub with Atomera), AI/ML platforms (EDU.FYI powered by 80 Nvidia GPUs, Atom AI course builder, AI for EDA Ontology with Si2), healthcare and life sciences (partnerships with Mayo Clinic, Banner Health, HonorHealth, and Delta Dental of Arizona), water resources and sustainability research (top 20 globally), and quantum strategy leadership. ASU produces top-10 global patent output and has a pending patent on microwave battery recycling technology developed with Sandia National Laboratories.

Revenue is generated through three primary streams: tuition and fees (per-credit pricing of $450-$600 depending on program and residency), research grants and contracts from federal agencies including NASA, DOE, NSF, NIH, and DOD, and state appropriations from Arizona. Strategic industry partnerships (Intel Foundry, Applied Materials, AMD, Nvidia, Samsung, TSMC, Micron, Western Digital, IBM) drive both research funding and workforce development. The FY25 economic impact on the state's gross product was $6.6 billion.

Name

Arizona State University

Legal name

Arizona State University

Website

https://asu.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1885

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Arizona State University is a public research university founded in 1885 in Tempe, Arizona, delivering 800+ degree programs across four Phoenix-metro campuses and ASU Online to 96,700+ online students, with research funding and industry partnerships spanning semiconductors, healthcare, and sustainability.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Flagship Public Research Universities (R1/R2) (EDAHAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Research Universities with Comprehensive Graduate & Professional Schools (EDAHAAAF), Fully Online Universities (Online-First, Degree-Granting) (EDAHALAA), Public Research Universities with Major Extension & Outreach Missions (EDAHAAAG)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Online degree programs
• University research programs
• Graduate and undergraduate education
• Professional certificate programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Tempe

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Primary revenue stream from undergraduate and graduate tuition, with different pricing for in-state, out-of-state, and online students. Undergraduate tuition ranges from $450-$600 per credit depending on program type.
2. Research Grants and Contracts: Substantial research funding from federal agencies (NASA, DOE, NSF, NIH), state government, and industry partners supporting academic research across all disciplines.
3. State Appropriations: State funding from Arizona providing operational support for public university functions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Arizona State University is a public research university offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs across more than 800 fields, delivered both in-person at four Phoenix-area campuses and online through ASU Online (350+ programs, 96,700+ students). The university generates revenue primarily through tuition and fees, state appropriations, and federal/industry research grants. Complementary offerings include Barrett Honors College, ASU Health, Sun Devil Athletics, and the Global Futures Laboratory.

Product overview

Arizona State University operates as a comprehensive public research university offering a broad portfolio of academic programs and services. The institution provides more than 800 degree programs through multiple delivery channels including traditional in-person instruction across four metro Phoenix campuses (Tempe, West Valley, Polytechnic, Downtown Phoenix) and ASU Online with 350+ programs. Key branded offerings include Barrett, The Honors College for elite students; ASU Health combining medicine, engineering and technology; the Global Futures Laboratory for transdisciplinary research; and Sun Devil Athletics with 26 varsity sports. The university serves over 165 countries with more than 33,700 graduates annually.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sun Devil Athletics: The university's intercollegiate athletics program with 26 varsity sports.
• ASU Online
• W. P. Carey School of Business
• Barrett, The Honors College
• ASU Health

Products and services

• ASU Online Online education platform delivering more than 350 accredited undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs to 96,700+ enrolled students globally. Serves working professionals, adult learners, transfer students, and international learners seeking flexible, self-paced degree pathways.
• Degree Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• 96,700+ online students enrolled across all programs
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Atomera IncorporatedcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024ASU leads the Southwest Advanced Prototyping Hub with Atomera Incorporated, supporting semiconductor materials research and advanced prototyping capabilities for next-generation semiconductor devices.
• Applied MaterialscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through the EPIC Center for semiconductor research, development, and workforce training in advanced materials and manufacturing processes.
• Intel FoundrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSemiconductor research partnership supporting Intel Foundry's advanced manufacturing capabilities and workforce development initiatives.
• Banner HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor healthcare research partnership supporting clinical research, medical education, and healthcare workforce development in Arizona.
• Mayo CliniccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare innovation accelerator partnerships and medical research collaborations focused on advancing healthcare delivery and clinical outcomes.
• HonorHealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical affiliate relationship supporting medical education, training programs, and healthcare research initiatives.
• Delta Dental of ArizonaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSMILE-AI program partnership developing AI applications for dental health assessment and oral healthcare innovation.
• Sandia National LaboratoriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBattery recycling research partnership developing microwave-based sustainable battery recycling technology with patent applications pending.
• Handong Global UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAI education partnership supporting international academic collaboration in artificial intelligence research and education.
• BIT MesraminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic collaboration with Indian Institute of Technology supporting international research and educational exchange initiatives.
• Strada Education NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation network partnership providing grants to institutions including ASU for student success and educational access initiatives.
• Texas A&M UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAthletic partnership supporting softball programs through conference competition and student-athlete transfers.
• Gonzaga UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAthletic partnership supporting basketball programs through conference competition and student-athlete transfers.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• University of Florida: Large public R1 university with a sizable online enrollment (UF Online) and comparable strategy of scaling access at scale. Directly comparable as a state flagship with strong online growth, similar student demographic focus, and parallel research portfolio diversification.
• Penn State University: Penn State World Campus is among the largest online university operations in the US, making PSU a direct competitor in the online degree market. Similar large public research footprint, multi-campus structure, and distance-learning scale parallel ASU's model.
• University of Central Florida: One of the largest US universities by enrollment with a strong online program and direct-to-consumer enrollment model. Highly comparable as a high-volume, access-oriented public research university targeting non-traditional and transfer students.
• Ohio State University: Large flagship public R1 with comparable scale of research expenditures, online programs, and multi-campus footprint. Both institutions compete for out-of-state and international students at similar price points and brand tier.
• Western Governors University: Online-only nonprofit university with a competency-based model and very large enrollment. Direct competitor in the online degree market, particularly for adult learners seeking affordable, flexible degree pathways.
• Southern New Hampshire University: Operates one of the largest online enrollment footprints in the US, competing directly with ASU Online for adult and transfer learners. Both target working professionals with affordable tuition and self-paced online delivery.
• Purdue University (Purdue Global): Top-ranked flagship public R1 with Purdue Global serving online adult learners. Similar dual structure of elite research brand plus separate online arm targeting non-traditional students at lower price points.
• Texas A&M University: Very large public R1 with comparable enrollment, Big 12 Conference membership alongside ASU, and substantial research expenditures. Both institutions pursue scale through access-oriented admissions and aggressive online and out-of-state enrollment growth.
• University of Arizona: In-state public research university and primary Arizona competitor for students, faculty, and state appropriations. Operates overlapping research domains (water resources, health sciences, astronomy) and competes directly with ASU for Arizona talent.

Broad incumbents

• University of Michigan: Higher-prestige public R1 competing with ASU for top research talent, federal grants, and out-of-state students. Comparable research scale but at a higher selectivity and brand tier, representing both an aspirational peer and a competitive threat in research funding.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/asu
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/asuvideo
• Facebookfacebook.com/arizonastateuniversity
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arizona-state-university
• Instagraminstagram.com/arizonastateuniversity

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds15 records

Investors12 records

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M&A

Investments6 records

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