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University of Arizona
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

📍 Tucson, AZ🏛️ Public university📝 Test-optional

Located in Tucson, Arizona, this large public university enrolls nearly 50,000 students and admits about 86% of applicants. The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1150–1420 on the SAT. Business, biology, and health professions are the most popular majors. Graduates earn a median of $60,000 ten years after entry, with typical federal debt around $19,600.

Acceptance rate
86.1%
Enrollment
49,403
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
68%

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Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
1150 – 1420
ACT (composite)
21 – 29
GPA
Not published

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$13,353
family income
$30–48k
$14,984
family income
$48–75k
$16,051
family income
$75–110k
$19,777
family income
$110k+
$22,307
family income
26% receive Pell grants
26% take federal loans

Strongest Programs

The fields University of Arizona graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Business & Marketing
15.1%
Biology
9.9%
Health Professions
8.5%
Psychology
7.7%
Engineering
6.6%

Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$59,979
Earnings (6 yr)
$47,665
Completion
68%
Retention
83%
Median debt
$19,620

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Arizona?

University of Arizona has an acceptance rate of 86.1%, making it relatively accessible.

What SAT score do you need for University of Arizona?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 1150 and 1420 on the SAT. The ACT range is 21–29.

How much does University of Arizona actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $13,353 per year, rising to $22,307 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

What are my chances of getting into University of Arizona?

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes — run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.