Arizona Impact
$354M
Financial aid to AZ
students per year
$5.7B
Impact on AZ GDP
297k
ASU grads in AZ
$22.4B
Wages earned by ASU
grads per year
Redefining how we live in Arizona
In the 20th century, the Grand Canyon State was a land of wide-open spaces and burgeoning potential. Now in the 21st, Arizona is emerging as a national and global powerhouse.
Arizona State University is helping to enable and accelerate this transformation. Through both the work we do and our graduates, we are serving Arizona’s citizens, students, policymakers and business leaders and acting as a force multiplier for the state’s prosperity and wellbeing.
Like the state we call home, we embrace a spirit of bold innovation and a willingness to chart new paths. Our commitment to impact has reshaped every aspect of life in the nation’s 48th state, redefining how we live, work and thrive.
ASU is redefining
Building the Silicon Desert
A state that leads the nation in technology and innovation: for years, that’s the future Arizona State University has championed for Arizona. Recognizing the immense potential for the microelectronics industry to shape the 21st-century global economy, ASU has both led and taken on assignments to support a strategic mission that has propelled Arizona to the forefront of America’s technological revolution.
We’ve worked to build Arizona’s microelectronics ecosystem by partnering with the biggest industry players in the state in research and education, and these efforts are paying off. Global microelectronics enterprises are making huge moves in Arizona: Intel and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation have invested a combined $60 billion in three new facilities in Arizona, and Apple announced plans to buy Arizona-made chips. And these two leading companies are not alone – Applied Materials, an industry giant with global reach, invested $200 million to partner with ASU to develop new capacity for research, innovation and training. Owing to the efforts of ASU and its government and industry partners, dozens of companies are on the move in Arizona, making our state one of America’s leading hubs for this expanding industry.
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Reaching communities throughout Greater Phoenix
The energy and activity of a leading research university is not only an asset to the state, but also a catalyst for local communities.
As the fastest-growing large city in the U.S., the Greater Phoenix area embodies Arizona’s irrepressible spirit of progress and opportunity. ASU has been instrumental in this evolution, transforming the face of metro Phoenix by creating new places and spaces that foster innovation, community and a thriving knowledge economy.
ASU Downtown campus:
Breathing new life into the historic core of Phoenix, the downtown campus has revitalized the urban landscape. It stands as a symbol of the city’s dynamic, knowledge-centered future, attracting students, businesses and a vibrant cultural scene.
ASU Mesa Center for Creative Technology:
Rising in the heart of Mesa, ASU’s hub for technology and the arts supports the growth of Arizona’s burgeoning creative economy. The center is home to the Media and Immersive eXperience Center, a laboratory and incubator for media and digital technologies equipped with tools and facilities unlike any other in the nation to support creatives, entrepreneurs and community members.
ASU Polytechnic campus:
With a focus on project-based learning and hands-on experiences in interdisciplinary and applied fields including engineering, technology, sustainability, aviation and more, the ASU Polytechnic campus in east Mesa prepares students for success in rapidly evolving fields and enables industry partnerships and research at advanced R&D labs.
ASU Innovation Zones:
Comprising eight locations across the valley, ASU Innovation Zones provide flexible spaces and resources to support research, entrepreneurship and technological advancements, enabling collaborations that drive economic growth and social impact.
West Valley campus:
Fostering a vibrant and intimate learning environment focused on interdisciplinary studies and community engagement, ASU’s presence in the West Valley prepares students for careers in teaching, health, business and more.
Ensuring healthier lives for Arizonans
Arizona’s meteoric rise underscores the critical need for a health system that not only meets the demands of today but safeguards the wellbeing of generations to come. Through ASU Health, the university is reimagining the future of healthcare to effectively respond to these needs. By producing more doctors and nurses for Arizona, establishing affordable health care clinics, spearheading medical breakthroughs and empowering individuals with better health knowledge, ASU Health is leading the charge to address Arizona’s healthcare challenges and workforce needs. More than just a traditional medical school or hospital network, ASU Health is mobilizing diverse resources – from homes and schools to clinics and cutting-edge research labs—to dramatically improve the health outcomes of Arizona’s families while establishing the state as a leader in health and wellness innovation.