About ASU

Founded: 1928

President:  Dr. Joseph C. Rallo

Affiliation:  Texas Tech University System

Location:  San Angelo, the center of a West Texas community of 100,000

Campus:  268 acres

Students:  6,387
(55 percent female and 45 percent male)
(63.3 percent Caucasian, 25.1 percent Hispanic, 8.0 percent African-American, 1.8 percent Asian, 1.8 percent other

Programs:  Nearly 100 majors spread among 40 undergraduate; 23 graduate, including one doctorate; and one associates degree program

Teaching faculty:  254

Student-to-faculty ratio:  19:1

Semester cost estimate:  In-state tuition and fees for 15 credit hours is $3,069.  Room and board with a maximum meal plan is $3,628.  Average book cost is $575.

Financial aid:  Nearly three out of four students receive some form of help.

Student organizations:  More than 100

School colors:  Blue and Gold

Mascot: Rams and Rambelles

Motto:  “Fiat Lux,” which is Latin for “Let there be light.”

Athletics:  NCAA Division II and Lone Star Conference member
Five  men’s teams - baseball, basketball, cross country, football and outdoor track and field.
Seven women’s teams - basketball, cross country, golf, outdoor track and field, soccer, softball and volleyball