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University of Arizona

📍 Tucson, Arizona🏛️ Urban Setting👥 42,537 Undergrads🔗 www.arizona.edu

Overview

University of Arizona is a very large public research university in Tucson, Arizona. It enrolls about 42,537 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 86%. Graduates earn a median of $59,979 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

86%

Less Selective

SAT Avg

1,246

580–700

Net Price

$16,674

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

68%

Retention

83%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$59,979

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Less Selective

Acceptance Rate

86.1%

SAT Average

1,246

ACT Composite

21–29

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200580 – 700 (mid 50%)800

Math

200570 – 720 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

121 – 29 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$13,926

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$42,278

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$29,423

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$16,674

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$13,353
$30,001 – $48,000	$14,984
$48,001 – $75,000	$16,051
$75,001 – $110,000	$19,777
$110,001 +	$22,307

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

25.5%

Academics & Programs

University of Arizona offers programs across 30 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Business, Management & Marketing

15.1%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

9.8%

Health Professions

8.5%

Psychology

7.7%

Engineering

6.6%

Interdisciplinary Studies

5.7%

Computer & Information Sciences

5.4%

Social Sciences

4.8%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

68%

On-Time (4yr)

50%

Retention (FT)

83%

% Earning >$25K

80%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$47,665

8 years

$55,966

10 years

$59,979

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

76.0%

White

70.1%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

45.9%

Black or African American

4.4%

Asian

4.7%

Hispanic / Latino

28.1%

Two or more races

5.3%

International

3.9%

Gender

Women

55.8%

Men

44.2%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of Arizona hard to get into?

Less Selective — the acceptance rate is 86%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1246.

How much does University of Arizona cost?

In-state tuition is $13,926, and out-of-state is $42,278. Average net price after financial aid is $16,674.

What is University of Arizona known for?

Most popular programs include Business, Management & Marketing, Biological & Biomedical Sciences, Health Professions.

What's the graduation rate at University of Arizona?

The 6-year graduation rate is 68%, and 83% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.