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University of Arizona

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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

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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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%

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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

7300.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$13,750

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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

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Programs (439)

Student Life

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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

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Forbes

#124

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Wall Street Journal

#29

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Washington Monthly

#192

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More About This School

Varsity Sports — Wildcats

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History & Fun Facts

•History Old Main in 1889 After the passage of the Morrill Land-Grant Act of 1862, the push for a university in Arizona grew.
•The Arizona Territory's "Thieving Thirteenth" Legislature approved the University of Arizona in 1885 and selected the city of Tucson to receive the appropriation to build the university.
•Construction of Old Main, the first building on campus, began on October 27, 1887, and classes met for the first time in 1891 with 32 students in Old Main, which is still in use today.
•Because there were no high schools in Arizona Territory, the university maintained separate preparatory classes for the first 23 years of operation.
•In 1924, during Cloyd Marvin's tenure as president, the university was recognized by the Association of American Universities.

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Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112High

Estimated from AZ state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Phoenixpop. 1.6M

106 mi(184 min)

San Diegopop. 1.4M

363 mi(629 min)

Los Angelespop. 3.9M

440 mi(763 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

PHX Phoenix103 mi

ABQ Albuquerque316 mi

LAS Las Vegas358 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA2278 mi · ~65h 49m drive

New York, NY2117 mi · ~61h 9m drive

Hartford, CT2192 mi · ~63h 19m drive

Providence, RI2257 mi · ~65h 12m drive

Albany, NY2144 mi · ~61h 56m drive

Syracuse, NY2028 mi · ~58h 35m drive

Rochester, NY1957 mi · ~56h 32m drive

Buffalo, NY1890 mi · ~54h 36m drive

Philadelphia, PA2053 mi · ~59h 19m drive

Pittsburgh, PA1803 mi · ~52h 5m drive

Harrisburg, PA1964 mi · ~56h 44m drive

Newark, NJ2109 mi · ~60h 56m drive

Washington, DC1949 mi · ~56h 18m drive

Baltimore, MD1973 mi · ~57h drive

Atlanta, GA1539 mi · ~44h 28m drive

Charlotte, NC1736 mi · ~50h 9m drive

Raleigh, NC1858 mi · ~53h 41m drive

Miami, FL1905 mi · ~55h 2m drive

Orlando, FL1775 mi · ~51h 17m drive

Tampa, FL1724 mi · ~49h 48m drive

Nashville, TN1404 mi · ~40h 34m drive

New Orleans, LA1243 mi · ~35h 55m drive

Richmond, VA1924 mi · ~55h 35m drive

Chicago, IL1442 mi · ~41h 39m drive

Detroit, MI1675 mi · ~48h 23m drive

Minneapolis, MN1294 mi · ~37h 23m drive

St. Louis, MO1246 mi · ~36h drive

Kansas City, MO1032 mi · ~29h 49m drive

Indianapolis, IN1474 mi · ~42h 35m drive

Columbus, OH1641 mi · ~47h 24m drive

Cleveland, OH1729 mi · ~49h 57m drive

Milwaukee, WI1458 mi · ~42h 7m drive

Dallas, TX825 mi · ~23h 50m drive

Houston, TX938 mi · ~27h 6m drive

Austin, TX791 mi · ~22h 51m drive

San Antonio, TX764 mi · ~22h 4m drive

Los Angeles, CA440 mi · ~12h 43m drive

San Francisco, CA753 mi · ~21h 45m drive

San Diego, CA363 mi · ~10h 29m drive

Seattle, WA1219 mi · ~35h 13m drive

Portland, OR1111 mi · ~32h 6m drive

Denver, CO616 mi · ~17h 48m drive

Phoenix, AZ106 mi · ~3h 4m drive

Salt Lake City, UT592 mi · ~17h 6m drive

Honolulu, HI2966 mi · ~85h 41m drive

Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Budget

Airport Transit

Phoenix (PHX)103 miles

Rental car

155 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

206 min$124-206

Albuquerque (ABQ)316 miles

Rental car

474 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

632 min$379-632

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University of Arizona Application Checklist

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University of Arizona Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

1-3 supplemental essays required

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Arts Portfolio (if applicable)Non-standardOptional

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award