Angelo State University Admissions

ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, Financial Aid, Scholarships & More

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by Allen Grove
Dr. Allen Grove is an Alfred University English professor and a college admissions expert with 20 years of experience helping students transition to college.
Updated October 02, 2019

Angelo State University Admissions Overview:

Angelo State has a high admittance rate, with just over 75% of applicants accepted. Students need to submit scores from either the SAT or ACT, an application via Apply Texas, and a small application fee. With the online application, students are able to submit information about their extracurricular activities, volunteer/work experience, and they can choose from several essay topics for their personal statement. Applicants must also submit a high school transcript.

Admissions Data (2016):

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 18 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. Popular sports include football, basketball, softball, and soccer.

Enrollment (2016):

  • Total Enrollment: 9,581 (8,032 undergraduates)
  • Gender Breakdown: 45% Male / 55% Female
  • 64% Full-time

Costs (2016 - 17):

  • Tuition and Fees: $7,047 (in-state); $16,839 (out-of-state)
  • Books: $1,200 (why so much?)
  • Room and Board: $8,216
  • Other Expenses: $3,480
  • Total Cost: $19,943 (in-state); $29,735 (out-of-state)

Angelo State University Financial Aid (2015 - 16):

  • Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 93%
  • Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
    • Grants: 87%
    • Loans: 51%
  • Average Amount of Aid
    • Grants: $6,875
    • Loans: $5,697

Academic Programs:

  • 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): 67%
  • Transfer-out Rate: 43%
  • 4-Year Graduation Rate: 21%
  • 6-Year Graduation Rate: 36%

Intercollegiate Athletic Programs:

  • Men's Sports: Track and Field, Football, Basketball, Baseball, Cross Country
  • Women's Sports: Basketball, Track and Field, Golf, Softball, Soccer, Volleyball

Data Source:

National Center for Educational Statistics

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Other colleges and universities in Texas similar to Angelo State include Lamar University, Texas Southern University, Midwestern State University, The University of Texas - Permian Basin, and Texas A & M University - Corpus Christi. These schools are all roughly similar in size and in acceptance rate, and all offer a wide range of academic programs to choose from.