About the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering
The Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University is the largest and most comprehensive engineering program in the United States.
Our students represent 150 countries, all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Guam, Puerto Rico, Northern Mariana Islands, and the United States Minor Outlying Islands.
The Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering offers 27 undergraduate programs and more than 50 graduate programs in its eight schools:
- School of Biological and Health Systems Engineering
- School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence
- School of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering
- School for Engineering of Matter, Transport and Energy
- School of Integrated Engineering
- School of Manufacturing Systems and Networks
- School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment
- The Polytechnic School
Global engagement at the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering helps Arizona State University lead change around the world. By working with top universities, government groups and global experts, we’re opening more doors to engineering education, driving new ideas and building solutions that support stronger communities — here in Arizona and across the globe.
Meet Ira A. Fulton
In 2003, Ira A. Fulton, founder and CEO of Fulton Homes, initiated an endowment of $50 million, establishing the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering. Ira Fulton’s generous endowment has expanded and improved every aspect of our mission and has driven our success. Learn more about the Fulton Schools history, and meet Ira A. Fulton, our namesake, benefactor and friend.
Meet Ira A. Fulton
In 2003, Ira A. Fulton, founder and CEO of Fulton Homes, initiated an endowment of $50 million, establishing the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering. Ira Fulton’s generous endowment has expanded and improved every aspect of our mission and has driven our success. Learn more about the Fulton Schools history, and meet Ira A. Fulton, our namesake, benefactor and friend.
Fulton Schools of Engineering core values
The Fulton Schools of Engineering has outlined five core values that define what its faculty, staff and students do and strive to achieve.
Quick facts
Million dollars in research expenditures, NSF HERD survey 2024
US Patents issued FY24
Startups FY24
NSF CAREER Awardees in the last 4 years
Fall 2024 enrollment
Degrees granted 2023-2024
New first-year students, Fall 2024
%
of Barrett, the Honors College students are Fulton Schools students
More facts:
The Fulton Difference
The Fulton Difference is a values-driven focus on student success through academic program excellence and extra-curricular engagement.
Our students are engineers from day one
We cultivate excellence.
We encourage bold thinking.
We engage students in design/build within and outside of the classroom
- E2 Camp
- eSpaces
- student orgs
- entrepreneurial mindset
- service-based learning and design
- Grand Challenges Scholars Program
- Undergraduate research, projects and capstones
We build community.
We foster a community of learning and collaboration.
We work with students to develop a growth mindset and reinforce values
- Student ambassadors
- Peer mentors
- Student organizations
- Comprehensive advising
- Inclusive excellence
- Undergraduate teaching assistants
- Community outreach
- Global opportunities
We meet learners
where they are
We build a foundation for all to be successful.
We support student success and equitable outcomes in our Fulton Schools programs and facilities.
- Residence halls
- Tutoring
- Career coaching
- Student organizations
- Barrett, The Honors College
Dedicated, world-class faculty
The Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering faculty members are world-class engineers, teachers, scientists, inventors, and entrepreneurs.
- Many of our 408 tenured/tenure-track faculty members have been honored with the highest awards in their fields.
- We rank #10 for the number of women in tenured/tenure-track positions.
- Our faculty lead several federally-funded Research Centers.
- More than 18,000 K-12 students per year are taught by our faculty in our outreach programs
- Our faculty sponsor Fulton Student Organizations, Fulton Undergraduate Research (FURI), Grand Challenges Scholars Program, and more.
See our faculty in action and learn more about their awards and accomplishments.
How is ASU Engineering driving national innovation?
Leading research and partnerships that shape the future
Faculty in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering lead high-impact research that positions Arizona State University as a national leader in engineering and innovation.
Key initiatives include:
- EPIXC — a $70 million clean energy institute funded by the U.S. Department of Energy.
- The SWAP Hub — a $39.8 million regional innovation hub supported by the CHIPS and Science Act.
- ASU’s CHIPS for America flagship facility and SHIELD USA are advancing national microelectronics and defense priorities.
The Fulton Schools is also home to five Science and Technology Centers driving breakthroughs that fuel Arizona’s rise as a global technology hub.
Engineering ideas into action
Fulton Schools faculty are nationally recognized for use-inspired research and entrepreneurial innovation.
In 2024 alone, faculty members:
- Launched 15 startups.
- Filed more than 200 invention disclosures.
- Received over 100 U.S. patents.
In 2023, the Fulton Schools generated 66% of all ASU patents, totaling 112. That figure alone would rank ASU Engineering among the top 20 patent-producing universities in the world, according to the National Academy of Inventors.
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