University of Arizona
PublicTucson, AZ
The University of Arizona was established in 1885 and is Arizona's land-grant university. Its official site notes it is one of only eight U.S. universities holding the combined distinction of Research 1 classification, Association of American Universities membership, and Hispanic-Serving Institution status. The university highlights a history of scientific contributions, including early lunar mapping work performed for NASA ahead of the Apollo missions and the development of one of the world's largest photography archives.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
Where do you stand against University of Arizona's numbers?
Check your chances hereHow University of Arizona weighs your application
From University of Arizona's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
See full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what University of Arizona weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does University of Arizona look for in applicants?
Per University of Arizona's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is University of Arizona's acceptance rate?
University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ admits approximately 86% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for University of Arizona?
Admitted students at University of Arizona typically score between 1150–1420 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for University of Arizona?
Admitted students at University of Arizona typically score between 21–29 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does University of Arizona cost?
University of Arizona's total cost of attendance is reported at $29,423 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
When is the application deadline for University of Arizona?
University of Arizona's earliest deadline is Nov 1, 2026 (EA), per its own published admissions calendar.
Does University of Arizona require students to live on campus?
No -- University of Arizona doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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