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University of Arizona

The University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona 85721-0066

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Known for business — major research university

University of Arizona is a public institution in Tucson with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1261, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 40.8K undergraduates with a 19:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

66% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $59,979 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $15,960.

Established
1885
Motto
Sursum
Mascot
Wilbur and Wilma T. Wildcat
Type
Public land-grant research university
Division
Division I

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86%Acceptance
1261SAT Avg
40,769Students
19:1Student:Faculty
66%Grad Rate
$59,979Earnings 10yr
$15,960Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Arizona Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate85.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1261

Reading & WritingMid: 620
580700
MathMid: 625
580720

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 25
2130

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

85.7%

Trend

SAT Avg

1261

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$13,626
Tuition (out-of-state)$41,095
Room & Board$14,400
Books & Supplies$800
Total Cost of Attendance$28,543
Average Net Price$15,960
Median Debt at Graduation$19,620
Monthly Payment (10yr)$208

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$12,043
$30–48K$13,789
$48–75K$15,497
$75–110K$20,124
$110K+$20,936

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$15,960

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

73.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$13,750

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

310

Peer Average

240

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (439)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
40,769
Gender Split
56% / 44%
Women / Men
First Generation
31%
Pell Grant Recipients
26%

Race & Ethnicity

White 47%
Black 4%
Hispanic 28%
Asian 5%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 5%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate65.9%
Freshman Retention87.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$47,665
8 Years$55,966
10 Years$59,979

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$49,100
Men
$63,900

Rankings

U.S. News
#127
Forbes
#124
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#192

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Wildcats

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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