Angelo State University

Angelo State University was established in 1928 as San Angelo College. The name of the college was changed to Angelo State College 1958. It gained university status in May of 1969 and settled on its current name at that time. Though it has been a part of the Texas State University System since 1975, the university became a member of the Texas Tech University System in 2007. ASU sits on more than 260 acres in San Angelo, Texas. Presently, the university offers around 100 undergraduate programs and more than 20 graduate programs and is organized into the following colleges:

• College of Business
• College of Education
• College of Graduate Studies
• College of Liberal and Fine Arts
• College of Nursing and Allied Health
• College of Sciences

There are several Greek organizations at ASU, including Pi Kappa Alpha, Delta Zeta, Tau Kappa Epsilon, Lambda Chi Alpha and Sigma Kappa. The university also has other student organizations, such as the African Student Association, the Black Organization Striving for Success, the Association of Information Technology Professionals, Bass Anglers at Angelo State University, French Club, The International Students Association, Keeping Memories Alive Association and the Society of Physics Students.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in nutrition and exercise therapy, animal science and care, therapy and counseling, and real estate and construction management.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Large number of students.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 6,239 in 2007-2008 (5,412 full-time equivalent).

About 48% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 52% of the class.

Undergrads are 83% of enrolled students and graduate students are 17%.

About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 97% are full-time and 3% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Angelo State participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Housing and Meals

Angelo State provides on-campus housing for 1,799 of its 5,412 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 20 meals weekly.

Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. The school is in the Lone Star Conference for major sports.

The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 160 male students received the aid (men were 65% of those receiving aid) and 85 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 35% of students receiving such aid) .

Admissions (2008-2009)

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