The University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ · Public
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The University of Arizona admitted 86.1% of applicants university-wide (50,252 of 58,339).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 86.1% | 50,252 | 58,339 |
| In-state | 90.4% | 13,619 | 15,064 |
| Out-of-state | 91.9% | 31,303 | 34,044 |
| International applicants | 57.7% | 5,330 | 9,231 |
| Men | 83.6% | 21,436 | 25,635 |
| Women | 88.1% | 28,816 | 32,704 |
Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 1) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 50,252 admitted students, 9,240 enrolled (18.4% yield).
The University of Arizona Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1150–1420
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 21–29
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.25–3.99
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
The University of Arizona Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $63,624/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $42,278 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $21,346 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $63,624/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $13,353 |
| $30k–48k | $14,984 |
| $48k–75k | $16,051 |
| $75k–110k | $19,777 |
| Over $110k | $22,307 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Provost Scholarship — Up to $15,000 per year (Merit)
- Wildcat Excellence Award — Up to $10,000 per year (Merit)
- Presidential Scholarship — Up to $8,000 per year (Presidential)
- Arizona Assurance — Full tuition and fees (Full Tuition)
- Arizona Tuition Award for Non-Residents — Reduces out-of-state tuition (Other)
- Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) — 150% of Arizona resident tuition (Other)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- Global Wildcat Freshman Tuition Award — $4,000 - $22,000 per year (Merit)
- Provost Scholarship — Up to $15,000 per year (Merit)
- Wildcat Excellence Award — Up to $10,000 per year (Merit)
- Presidential Scholarship — Up to $8,000 per year (Presidential)
- Global Wildcat Transfer Tuition Award — $2,000 - $5,000 per year (Merit)
The University of Arizona Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Self-Reported High School Grades
- Official High School Transcript
- Application fee
International applicants
- Self-Reported High School Grades
- Official High School Transcript
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
The University of Arizona · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
- Why is the University of Arizona the right fit for you and how will your chosen academic area of study align with your interests, goals, and values? 500 words · Optional
- Is there anything else you’d like to share that you have not already included? 500 words · Optional
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Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $59,979
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 67.5%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 82.8%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $19,620
- At graduation
The University of Arizona · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #127
- WSJ: #325
- Forbes: #124
- Niche: #154
- QS: #287
Deadlines
- 2026-11-01Early Action — Non-binding early round
- 2027-05-01Regular Decision — Standard deadline
The University of Arizona Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C21–C22 · 2024
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (16%), Biological & life sciences (10%), Psychology (8%).
Student–faculty ratio: 15:1.
The University of Arizona Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.