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About U of A
The University of Arizona is a public, state university in the city of Tucson, Arizona. U of A was founded in 1885. The college enrolls around 51,134 students a year, including 40,407 undergraduates.
U of A Acceptance Rate 2022
It is moderately difficult to get into U of A. In 2022, U of A accepted 87% of applicants. In 2022, 45,195 out of 52,103 total applicants were accepted.
| The University of Arizona Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 87% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.5 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 19% |
Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.
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The University of Arizona is located in the city of Tucson, Arizona, near Tucson and Arizona.
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College Info
U of A Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
May 1
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to U of A is May 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to U of A is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
U of A SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1140 - 1360
Math SAT Range
570 - 690
Reading SAT Range
570 - 680
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1360 and Above
Good
1140 to 1360
Avg
1140 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for U of A students is 1245. Applicants with SAT scores of 1360 and above have a good chance of being admitted to U of A, while applicants with SAT scores between 1140 to 1360 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1140 have a low chance of being offered a spot at U of A.
U of A Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$28,005
In State$55,475
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$11,870
$39,340
Fees
$1,735
$1,735
Housing
$14,400
$14,400
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at U of A is like? There are approximately 51,134 students enrolled at U of A, including 40,407 undergraduate students and 10,727 graduate students. 75% percent of students attend school full-time, 56% percent are from AZ and 44% percent of students are from other states.
75%
Full Time25%
Part Time56%
In State44%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
51,134
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
87%
Tuition and Fees
In State
$13,605
Out-of-State
$41,075
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
May 1
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