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The Fulton Difference

Engineers see what the world needs, and work to discover ways to make people’s lives easier, safer and better. How many of the 20th century's greatest engineering achievements will you use today? We invite you to learn more about the ways you can positively impact your future—and the world around you—as a Fulton engineer.

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  • Engineering a better future…faculty and students are pursuing solutions to the grand challenges facing society, and driving sustainable progress that benefits the communities we serve. We are preparing tomorrow’s engineers for careers marked by innovation and impact.
  • Nationally ranked…among the top 10 percent of all accredited engineering programs in the U.S. Similarly ranked engineering school programs include U.C. Davis, U.C. Santa Barbara, Yale, Lehigh and University of Colorado at Boulder.
  • Learn from the best…Fulton is home to a world-renowned faculty that includes eight Regents' Professors, 12 National Academy members and 42 NSF CAREER awardees.
  • Peer excellence…exceptional students from around the nation and the world choose ASU for their engineering studies.
  • University momentum… ASU is ranked fifth among 70 “Schools to Watch” by U.S. News & World Report (fall 2009), noted for making the most promising and innovative changes in academics, faculty, students, campus life, diversity and facilities.
  • Financial support…In fall 2009 over 65% of incoming freshman engineering students received an ASU merit scholarship, with scholarships totaling over $3.4 million.  Additionally, the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering awarded more than $800,000 in scholarships across all undergraduate student levels.
  • Cool careers, hot job prospects… graduates experience starting salaries among the highest of all college graduates and a faster than average job-growth outlook.
  • Entrepreneurial spirit…an innovative curriculum, combined with real-world experiences, fosters an entrepreneurial culture among engineering students and faculty, and within the greater community.
  • Student research opportunities…such as the Fulton Undergraduate Research Initiative, along with specialized student organizations, access to cutting-edge technologies and state-of-the-art facilities, prepare students for success.
  • More than 1 million... square feet of new educational and research facilities have been constructed or acquired since 2003, a significant investment in support of quality engineering education.