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University of Arizona

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Tucson, AZ

$10,990

Avg in-state tuition

$33,739

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About University of Arizona

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

Located in Tucson, Arizona, the University of Arizona is a public university with an annual enrollment of more than 44,000 students. The Hispanic-serving institution accepts 85% of applicants and graduates 65% of its students. The school offers more than 300 undergraduate majors and over 250 graduate programs. UArizona is home to more than 100 research centers and institutes for aspiring researchers. The school also hosts hundreds of student clubs for learners looking for extracurricular involvement.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

87% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

84% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

Graduation Rate Insight

64% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Considered (not required)

High school transcript Required

High school rank Considered (not required)

Letter of recommendation Considered (not required)

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Considered (not required)

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 21-29

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1120-1370

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.

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48k

Students enrolled

56%

Online student enrollment

17:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

48%

Hispanic

26%

Non-U.S. Citizen

7%

Two or more races

5%

Asian

5%

Unknown

4%

Black

4%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

56%

Socio-economic diversity

25% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

146

Total Online Enrollment

26,981

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

72% On-campus

28% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates Check Bold 52% online

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's Check Bold 29% online

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 54% online

Master's Check Bold 23% online

Doctorate Check Bold 3% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $10,990 $33,739
Graduate $12,106 $32,290

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $900
On-campus room and board $13,450
On-campus other expenses $3,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $10,900
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $5,600
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $3,600

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $28,940 $51,689
Off-campus without family $28,390 $51,139
Off-campus with family $15,490 $38,239

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

25%

State Grant Aid

2%

Institution Grant Aid

91%

Pell Grant

25%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,129
State Grant Aid $5,028
Institution Grant Aid $12,459
Pell Grant Aid $4,832

Financial Outlook

$20k

Average student debt after graduation

$42k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FBS

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Beach Volleyball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Gymnastics
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming Diving
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • All Track Combined

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

1

Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields

BA

MA

DOC

2

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

3

Architecture And Related Services

BA

MA

DOC

4

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies

BA

MA

DOC

5

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies

BA

MA

DOC

6

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

7

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

8

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

9

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

10

Education

BA

MA

DOC

11

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

12

Engineering

BA

MA

DOC

13

Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

14

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

15

Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

16

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

BA

MA

DOC

17

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

18

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

19

History

BA

MA

DOC

20

History

BA

MA

DOC

21

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

22

Legal Professions And Studies

BA

MA

DOC

23

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC

24

Library Science

BA

MA

DOC

25

Mathematics And Statistics

BA

MA

DOC

26

Military Technologies And Applied Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

27

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

28

Natural Resources And Conservation

BA

MA

DOC

29

Philosophy And Religious Studies

BA

MA

DOC

30

Physical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

31

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

32

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

BA

MA

DOC

33

Science Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

34

Security And Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

35

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

36

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.