Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
85% admitted · $21,322/yr after aid
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ · Public · Large city · Website
- Admission rate
- 86%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $17,125
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 71%
- Median earnings
- $67,414
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
University of Arizona is a public college in Tucson, AZ with 42,537 undergraduates. It admits 86% of applicants, and admitted students average 1246 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $17,125 per year ($14,327 for families earning under $30,000). 71% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $67,414 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 86%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 56,466
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 48,369
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 19%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing580–700
200800
SAT Math570–720
200800
ACT Composite21–29
136
What University of Arizona looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $31,018
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $13,906
- Out-of-state tuition
- $43,068
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$14,327
- $30–48k$14,785
- $48–75k$14,413
- $75–110k$18,080
- $110k+$24,145
Get a personal estimate with University of Arizona's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 71%
- Freshman retention
- 83%
- Median earnings
- $67,414
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $18,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 42,537
- Student–faculty ratio
- 20:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 28%
- White46%
- Hispanic28%
- Black4%
- Asian5%
University of Arizona FAQ
What is University of Arizona's acceptance rate?+
University of Arizona admits 86% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for University of Arizona?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 580–700 on SAT Reading and Writing and 570–720 on SAT Math; the average total is 1246.
What ACT score do you need for University of Arizona?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 21–29.
Is University of Arizona test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to University of Arizona?+
In Fall 2023, 56,466 students applied to University of Arizona and 48,369 were admitted; 9,158 enrolled.
Does University of Arizona consider legacy status?+
No. University of Arizona reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does University of Arizona require an essay?+
University of Arizona reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does University of Arizona cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $31,018 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $17,125.
What is University of Arizona's graduation rate?+
71% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 104179 · How we use this data
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