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University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ·Public·~86% acceptance

Located in Tucson, AZ, University of Arizona is a public university. Admissions are accessible, with about 86% of applicants accepted. Students pay an average net price of about $16,674 per year after financial aid. About 67% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $59,979 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$16,674/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $29,423
Aid cuts ~$12,749/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
EA
Nov 1
RD
Apr 15

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Admissions
GPA range3.4–3.9
SAT (middle 50%)1150–1420
ACT (middle 50%)21–29
Test policyConsidered
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
67%
graduation rate
83%
freshman retention
$47,665
median earnings, 6yr
$59,979
median earnings, 10yr
How University of Arizona reads an application

What University of Arizona values

Very important
Course rigorGrades (GPA)State residency
Important
ExtracurricularsTalent / abilityCharacter / personal qualitiesDemonstrated interest
Also considered
Class rankTest scoresApplication essaysRecommendationsFirst-generation statusAlumni relation (legacy)Geographic residenceVolunteer workWork experience

From University of Arizona’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What University of Arizona requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
Class rankCollege-prep programTest scoresApplication essaysWork experienceOther test scores

From federal IPEDS data — what University of Arizona requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is University of Arizona's acceptance rate?
University of Arizona admits about 86% of applicants.
How much does University of Arizona cost?
At University of Arizona, the average net price after aid is about $16,674 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $29,423 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of Arizona?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1150–1420 on the SAT and 21–29 on the ACT.
What are University of Arizona's application deadlines?
University of Arizona's deadlines are Early Action around Nov 1, Regular Decision around Apr 15. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does University of Arizona value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, University of Arizona rates Course rigor, Grades (GPA), and State residency as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Extracurriculars, Talent / ability, Character / personal qualities, and Demonstrated interest. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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