University of Arizona
The University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona 85721-0066
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — major research university
University of Arizona is a public institution in Tucson with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1261, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A large campus of 40.8K undergraduates with a 19:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
66% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $59,979 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $15,960.
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Varsity Sports — Wildcats
History & Fun Facts
- •History Old Main in 1889 After the passage of the Morrill Land-Grant Act of 1862, the push for a university in Arizona grew.
- •The Arizona Territory's "Thieving Thirteenth" Legislature approved the University of Arizona in 1885 and selected the city of Tucson to receive the appropriation to build the university.
- •Because there were no high schools in Arizona Territory, the university maintained separate preparatory classes for the first 23 years of operation.
- •In 1924, during Cloyd Marvin's tenure as president, the university was recognized by the Association of American Universities.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1261
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
73.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$13,750
Programs (439)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
88%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
310
Peer Average
240
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from AZ state average + large city premium