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Colleges / The University of Arizona

The University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate87%

About U of A

The University of Arizona is a public, state university in the city of Tucson, Arizona. U of A was founded in 1885. The college enrolls around 51,134 students a year, including 40,407 undergraduates.

U of A Acceptance Rate 2022

It is moderately difficult to get into U of A. In 2022, U of A accepted 87% of applicants. In 2022, 45,195 out of 52,103 total applicants were accepted.

The University of Arizona Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 87%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Average GPA 3.5
Test Optional Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 19%

Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.

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The University of Arizona is located in the city of Tucson, Arizona, near Tucson and Arizona.

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College Info

PO Box 210066 Tucson, AZ 85721

Campus Setting: Urban

U of A Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

May 1

Transfer Applications are Due

Continuous processing

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to U of A is May 1.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to U of A is Continuous processing.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

U of A SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

1140 - 1360

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Math SAT Range

570 - 690

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Reading SAT Range

570 - 680

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

SAT Score

Estimated Chance

1360 and Above

Good

1140 to 1360

Avg

1140 and Less

Low

SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median SAT score for U of A students is 1245. Applicants with SAT scores of 1360 and above have a good chance of being admitted to U of A, while applicants with SAT scores between 1140 to 1360 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1140 have a low chance of being offered a spot at U of A.

U of A Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$28,005

In State

$55,475

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$11,870
$39,340
Fees
$1,735
$1,735
Housing
$14,400
$14,400
Books
Unknown
Unknown

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Student Life

Wondering what life at U of A is like? There are approximately 51,134 students enrolled at U of A, including 40,407 undergraduate students and 10,727 graduate students. 75% percent of students attend school full-time, 56% percent are from AZ and 44% percent of students are from other states.

75%

Full Time

25%

Part Time

56%

In State

44%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

51,134

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

87%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$13,605

Out-of-State

$41,075

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

May 1
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