Arizona State University's 700-acre main campus is among the largest of the nation's institution of higher education. With approximately 47,000 students, ASU is the fifth largest university in the nation.
Graduate students make up nearly one-third of the university's on campus enrollment.
The metropolitan area is serviced by more than twenty hospitals. Several HMOs, preferred provider options, and free-standing clinics are part of a very competitive healthcare environment. The majority of the students have had prior experience in diverse professional and clinical environments. The SHAP Student Association sponsors professional development seminars, field trips, and social functions for student members. The College of Business is one of eleven colleges that compose the university and is accredited by the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business.