Arizona State University's Polytechnic Campus

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Arizona State University's Polytechnic Campus is a branch campus of Arizona State University. Located in Mesa, it has an enrollment of approximately 4,900. Formerly called Arizona State University East, its name was changed in 2005.

Campus mission: ASU’s Polytechnic campus aims to increase the region’s competitiveness by preparing graduates to move directly into professional and technological careers and to become ethical leaders in their professional, public and personal lives.

Campus History: In the fall of 1996, Arizona State University opened its Polytechnic campus (originally called ASU East) on the former Williams Air Force Base, with nearly 1,000 students enrolled in one of the eight degrees offered. The small campus started with two schools -- School of Technology, and School of Management and Agribusiness. East College was added in 1997 as an incubator for new professional programs.

Today, more than 6,500 students are enrolled in 40 degree programs. ASU shares more than 700 acres at Power and Williams Field roads with Chandler-Gilbert Community College, Mesa Community College, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, an Air Force research laboratory and a Maricopa County elementary school. These entities make up what is known as the Williams Campus.

As the needs of the university and community evolve, so too does the campus. In July 2005, the campus changed its name from ASU East to ASU's Polytechnic campus to better reflect the mission of the programs at the campus. Programs such as the new multidisciplinary Bachelor of Science in Engineering continue to be developed, offering students even more practical degree choices.

ASU's Polytechnic campus will continue its evolution as a premier polytechnic in the region, and a competitive force for the Williams area.

Employment Numbers: Employees Faculty Staff 420 (50% FTE or more) 69 tenure track 233 full time 31 (less than 50% FTE) 125 non-tenure track 24 part time

Operating Budget: State Expenditure Authority as of July 2006: $38,556,900

The campus has:

70 buildings in use 20,258 square feet of library space 47,025 square feet of classroom space 47,324 square feet of research laboratory space 107,325 square feet of class laboratory space 130,157 square feet of office space

Estimated University Tuition and Expenses (2005-2006)

       Resident Non-Resident 

Tuition $4,400 $15,750 Fees $98 $98 Books/Supplies $950 $950 Room $4,200 $4,200 Board $2,700 $2,700

Living on the Polytechnic Campus: Fall 2006 Occupancy Rate for all on-campus Housing: 79%

The campus offers:

610 individual two to five bedroom homes; occupancy for 531 families Eight residence halls with 348 rooms; occupancy for 430 students Prices vary, from $655 to $900 per month for a home and from $399 to $515 per month for a residence hall.

Freshman Year Experience (FYE) Residence Halls

The FYE program, a living and learning community on campus for traditional age freshmen, helps provide support for students to make a successful transition to college life. Three halls with 142 rooms are currently designated as FYE residence halls.

Meal Plans

Through a partnership with the food service provider Sodexho, students have many dining options available to them. All dining services are provided in the Food Court of the Student Union building

Enrollment Numbers: 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 Total Headcount 3,126 3,551 3,983 4,865 6,545

Projected enrollment by 2020: 15,000