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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.
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 | |
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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% |
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The University of Arizona is located in the city of Tucson, Arizona, near Tucson and Arizona.
If you are interested in seeing U of A for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 10 to Tucson, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Tucson International (TUS).
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First-Year Applications are Due
Transfer Applications are Due
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
Composite SAT Range
Math SAT Range
Reading SAT Range
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1360 and Above
1140 to 1360
1140 and Less
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.
Tuition & Fees
$28,005
In State$55,475
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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 Time25%
Part Time56%
In State44%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
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Fall Freshmen
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