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University of Arizona is a large, public institution located in Tucson, az. Founded in 1885, University of Arizona offers undergraduate degrees in 439 majors.

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4 Year, Public
Division 1
41,899 undergraduates
cost $13,277 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into University of Arizona? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 85.7%
SAT score average 1261
ACT score average 25
Average high school GPA 3.47
Application fee $50
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Key deadlines

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of Arizona is known for one of its top majors: Psychology, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 19:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
19 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Social Sciences and Psychology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Other
Health and Medical Professions
Business and Management
Computer Science and Information Technology
Law and Legal Studies

Popular majors

Psychology, General
Communication and Media Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Political Science and Government
Public Health

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $13,277
Additional expenses
Room & board $14,400
Books & supplies $800
Other expenses $4,300
Cost of attendance* $32,777
Average financial aid package $17,205
Estimated cost $15,572 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $38,784
Additional expenses
Room & board $14,400
Books & supplies $800
Other expenses $4,300
Cost of attendance* $58,284
Average financial aid package $17,205
Estimated cost $41,079 See my potential costs

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? University of Arizona has a total undergraduate enrollment of 41,899, with gender binary students split 44% male and 56% female.

Total enrollment

53,001

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
45%
African American %
4%
Hispanic American %
25%
Asian %
5%
Native American %
2%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
5%
Unknown %
14%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At University of Arizona, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports.

Campus info

map 1401 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85721
phone 5206212211
address https://www.arizona.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

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Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about University of Arizona to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is University of Arizona?

University of Arizona is located in Tucson, az.

What is the acceptance rate at University of Arizona? 

The acceptance rate for University of Arizona is 86%.

What’s the average GPA for University of Arizona?

The average high school GPA for University of Arizona students was 3.47.

How much does it cost for 4 years at University of Arizona?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at University of Arizona including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $131,108.

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