Angelo State University

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School Says - General Information
Angelo State University aims to touch tomorrow in the lives of its students, in the growth of their communities, whether local or global, and in the pursuit of the common good of society. As a member of the Texas Tech University System, Angelo State offers strong academic programs in a highly personalized environment that provides expansive learning opportunities, including undergraduate research, in almost 100 majors and concentrations. The low student-faculty ratio (19/1) allows for an individualized educational experience. ASU graduates are sought by graduate and professional schools, such as law and medicine. ASU turns out graduates who can think critically, adapt to a changing world and succeed in various environments, whether in technology, business, the arts, the sciences or graduate/professional school.

Academically, the university is organized with six colleges – Business; Education; Liberal and Fine Arts; Nursing and Allied Health; Sciences; and Graduate Studies – as well as 21 academic departments. Those departments offer 40 undergraduate degrees, 23 graduate programs and one associate degree. ASU provides a distinctive educational experience in agriculture, nursing, educator preparation, biology and physics, which has been recognized by Physics Today as one of the top undergraduate programs in the nation. Students desiring a rigorous academic experience can apply to ASU's dynamic Honors Program while those desiring study abroad can participate in a growing International Studies Program that provides a more global experience while keeping costs within reach of the typical student.

ASU draws its almost 6,400 students from more than 220 of Texas' 254 counties as well as from 39 states and 20 countries. With more than half of its graduates as first generation college students, ASU is attuned to the needs academically and socially of a new generation of college students.

School Says - Student Body
ASU supports more than 100 student organizations, providing multiple opportunities for students to get involved and to enhance their resumes. In addition to Greek organizations, ASU groups include Air Force ROTC, Association of Mexican-American Students, Black Organization Striving for Success, Block and Bridle, College Republicans and Young Democrats as well as a variety of clubs centered around special interests or academic disciplines.

As a residential campus, Angelo State boasts an active intramural program which has sent multiple teams to regional and national championship competitions. Recreational activities revolve around the vibrant University Center and multiple workout facilities.

An active University Center Program Council brings to campus a variety of musical, comedy and cultural acts each semester. Intellectual activities include seven speaker series which have drawn to campus Nobel Prize, Pulitzer Prize and Oscar winners in addition to leaders and innovators in science, business and the arts.

School Says - Academics
Angelo State offers programs in liberal arts, business, education, fine arts, and health professions with particular strength in the agriculture, nursing, educator preparation, biology and physics. The undergraduate physics program has been ranked No. 1 in the state by Physics Today. The Biology Department is a national leader in field biology, both at the undergraduate and graduate levels. ASUÂ's Nursing Department is a national innovator in online education. ASU accounting graduates regularly produce the highest pass rate in Texas on the CPA exam while math graduates have maintained a 100 percent pass rate on the Texas Examination of Education standards teacher certification test for the past dozen years. In addition to strong academics, ASU provides a variety of support programs to help students succeed. Starting with Rambunctious Weekend, which welcomes students to campus each fall, ASU provides a strong first-year program to help students adjust to the rigors of college life. ASUÂ's Honors Program is a national award-winner while the Center for International Studies has initiated broader scholarship opportunities to help students enjoy study abroad at little cost beyond their regular tuition and fees.

School Says - Admissions
Admissions Process

Apply online at www.angelo.edu/dept/admissions

High School Seniors Should Submit:
- A completed Freshman Application for Admission(The Apply Texas Application)
- An official high school transcript with class rank
- ACT and/or SAT scores
- Texas Success Initiative (TSI) scores, unless exempt by ACT/SAT/TAKS
- $25 application fee

Transfer Applicants Should Submit: (With 18 or More Transferable Credit Hours): - A completed Freshman Application for Admission (The Apply Texas Application)
- Official transcript of all college or university work
- Texas Success Initiative (TSI) scores or proof or exemption
- $25 application fee

(With Fewer Than 18 Transferable Credit Hours):
- Items listed above
- Official high school transcript
- ACT/SAT I scores

Contact Information:
Admissions Office
Angelo State University
Phone: (325) 942-2185
Toll Free: 1-800-946-8627
Fax: (325) 942-2078
Mail: ASU Station #11014
San Angelo, TX 76909
E-Mail: admissions@angelo.edu

School Says - Campus Life
Angelo State University features a 268-acre campus in San Angelo, Texas. The campus is lined with native live oak and pecan trees plus imported palm trees, providing a park-like environment for students. In addition to being one of the prettiest campuses in the state, it is one of the safest. Additionally, ASU's Management, Instruction, and Research (MIR) Center, located just north of San Angelo, is an impressive 6,000-acre teaching facility that supports the university's extensive agricultural programs.

San Angelo is the center of a thriving community of 100,000, and the city nearest the geographic center of Texas. For some, San Angelo is the true heart of Texas. For others, it is where Central Texas and the Hill Country meet West Texas. Either way, it is a community of big-hearted and hard-working people who are proud of their Texas heritage.

School Says - Cost Aid
Angelo State has traditionally delivered one of the best values in higher education anywhere.

Tuition and fees (15 semester credit hours): $3,069 per semester (in-state)
$7,377 per semester (out-of-state)
Room and Board (20-meal plan): $3,628 per semester (estimated)
Books (estimated per semester): $ 575 per semester (estimated)
Angelo State's strong gift aid program helps ASU graduates leave with one of the stateÂ's lowest debt burdens. The Robert G. and Nona K. Carr Scholarship Foundation provides Carr Scholarships, ranging from $1,500-$4,500, for students who rank in the top 45 percent of their graduating class and score 1020 or higher on the SAT or 22 or above on the ACT. For the 2008-09 academic year, almost $3.5 million in Carr Scholarships was awarded to ASU students.

ASU's Blue and Gold Guarantee covers all tuition and fees for qualifying first-time, Texas-resident freshman from families with an adjusted gross income of $40,000 or less. ASU's Graduation Incentive Program and Transfer Scholarships provide other financial aid options to incoming students.

Angelo State's financial aid calculator at www.angelo.edu/services/financial_aid/ can help prospective students identify financial and gift aid resources that might be available to them.

Financial Aid Office
Angelo State University
Phone: (325) 942-2246
Toll Free: 1-800-933-6299
Fax: (325) 942-2082
Mail: ASU Station #11015M
San Angelo, TX 76909-1015
E-Mail: financial.aid@angelo.edu

Students Say - Academics
Angelo State University, a member of the Texas Tech University System, is "a small school with big opportunities." "Bang for your buck" is reportedly ample. In addition to a "relatively cheap tuition price compared to other public universities in Texas," ASU offers tremendous financial aid and "excellent scholarship opportunities." Academically, this place is a "science haven." "The technology here is great." The on-campus planetarium is one of the biggest and best at any school, anywhere. Students also praise the education, agriculture, and nursing programs. "Classes are generally small." Professors "are on a first-name basis with their students" and "get to know you personally." As far as teaching, some profs are "pretty much awesome" while others are merely "subject matter experts, not teachers." The administration is "relatively well organized." On the whole, students tell us that they feel "supported and encouraged." "I'm uber-happy to be at Angelo State and can't imagine being anywhere else," gloats an accounting major.

Students Say - Campus Life
ASU's campus is "very small and easy to navigate." Students note "it can be really hard to find a parking space on campus" and note the need for "more student parking around certain buildings." Some facilities are "not big enough." Students also warn, "Be cautious of the cafeteria food." "Campus life is very active." "ASU does an excellent job of trying to involve its students." "Many people play intramural sports." The University Center is popular for "killing time." Activities on offer include ping pong, a wealth of videogames, and "Texas hold 'em tournaments." For nature lovers, there is a state park nearby with biking and hiking trails. By the time the weekend rolls around, some people "go to the bars and clubs." "House parties" are also frequent. On the other hand, Greek life is paltry. One student describes the surrounding city of San Angelo as "a very 'old person' town." Another student says that "people coming from small towns to San Angelo are able to keep entertained outside of school fairly easily," observes a shrewd first-year student. "Conversely, people coming from larger cities find it hard to have fun because, out here, you do need some creativity in finding things to do." For serious leisure, "you have to drive three hours to Austin."

Students Say - Student Body
While drawing students from throughout Texas, including the major metropolitan areas, the typical student at ASU attended "a very small high school" in "a tiny west Texas town." Most come from "lower- to middle-class" families. Almost three quarters receive financial aid. Students describe themselves as "friendly, hardworking," and "career oriented." They tend to be "conservative." "There aren't a whole lot of cowboy hats, but it's relatively traditional," explains a junior. "There is nothing too radical around here." There are some "dullards," but "academics are pretty important" to most students. It's not uncommon for students to "use ASU as a bridge or a stepping stone and transfer to a larger university after one or two years to finish their degrees." Nontraditional students are quite common as well. "There are all different types of people and all different ages," notes a junior. "This makes it easier to fit in."

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