Outcome figures are institution wide, from the US Department of Education College Scorecard.
GRENot required
Optional, considered if submitted
English test (TOEFL or IELTS)See policy
TOEFL iBT 90 (or 4.5 if specified), IELTS 7.0, PTE 65, Duolingo 115, or Cambridge 185
Minimum GPASee policy
3.00
Recommendation lettersRequired
3 letters
Prior degreeSee policy
Master's degree in the field of architecture, graphic design, industrial design, interior design, landscape architecture or fine arts, or equivalent standing
Statement of purposeRequired
“Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.”
“three letters of recommendation a statement of purpose summarizing career objectives and the reasons for pursuing doctoral education”
“Admission decisions are based on the ability of the potential mentor to devote time to the student; the compatibility of the applicant's career goals with the purpose of the degree program; GRE scores (optional);”
Extracted from degrees.asu.edu (opens in new tab) and graduate.asu.edu (opens in new tab) · latest recorded check 2026-09-08
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