University of Arizona: A Parent's Guide to Admissions, Cost & Outcomes

University of Arizona is a public institution located in Tucson, Arizona. For the most recent reporting cycle, University of Arizona admits the majority of qualified applicants, with an overall admission rate of 84%. Admitted students typically post a median SAT of 1220 and an ACT composite around 25. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $16,674 per year, which is the figure most families actually pay rather than the published sticker price.

What GPA does my child need for University of Arizona?

52% of enrolled students at University of Arizona had a high school GPA of 3.50 or above, and the average was 3.43, according to its 2025-2026 Common Data Set.

What does University of Arizona weight in admissions?

University of Arizona reports these factor weights in its Common Data Set (2025-2026). What the weights mean

SAT and ACT scores University of Arizona typically admits

The middle-50 SAT Math range is 570–720, with an EBRW midpoint near 620. The middle-50 ACT composite range is 21–29. Many applicants here submit scores; even slightly below the average can be competitive when combined with a strong GPA and curriculum.

Where admitted students ranked in their high school class

Class rank distribution gives parents a clear sense of how academically dominant a typical admitted student was within their own high school cohort, often a more meaningful signal than absolute GPA.

How much does University of Arizona actually cost?

Published tuition is $13,926 for in-state students and $42,278 for out-of-state, before grants and scholarships. Room and board adds roughly $16,746 annually. After need-based and merit aid, the average family pays a net price of $16,674 per year, and that is the number that actually matters for budgeting. Roughly 26% of students receive Pell Grants.

Application deadlines and early decision data for University of Arizona

Will my child graduate from University of Arizona?

These predict outcomes at University of Arizona better than its acceptance rate does. How to read retention and graduation rates

Most popular majors at University of Arizona

The most popular undergraduate programs at University of Arizona, measured by the number of students who actually graduate each year, are Psychology, General, Communication and Media Studies and Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. Across all programs, University of Arizona confers roughly 2,109 bachelor's degrees a year. Graduates of its Psychology, General program report a median income of about $51,974 five years after entering college. What these figures mean

Is University of Arizona safe? Campus crime & safety

In its most recent Clery Act report (2024), University of Arizona disclosed 158 total criminal offenses across its campus and surrounding public property, about 3.7 per 1,000 students. That figure includes 12 violent offenses and 48 reported sexual assaults or VAWA offenses. Why per-1,000 rates, not counts

What is campus life like at University of Arizona?

About 5% of undergraduates at University of Arizona live in campus housing, so a meaningful share of students commute or live off campus. In Greek life, 13% of men join a fraternity and 21% of women join a sorority. Residential rate and Greek participation shape day-to-day social life and are worth weighing alongside academics and cost.

Other colleges in Arizona parents ask about

• Northern Arizona University
  90% acceptance

Colleges that admit at a similar rate

• University of Utah
  86% acceptance · Utah
• Transylvania University
  87% acceptance · Kentucky
• Hawaii Pacific University
  86% acceptance · Hawaii
• University of Hawaii at Manoa
  87% acceptance · Hawaii
• University of St Thomas
  85% acceptance · Minnesota
• Washington State University
  87% acceptance · Washington
• Michigan State University
  85% acceptance · Michigan

Common questions parents ask about University of Arizona