Established in 1885 as Arizona's first university, the University of Arizona (Arizona) is a global leader for the value of its education, its research initiatives, and the employability of its graduates.
Arizona is a public university where teaching, research, service, and innovation merge to improve lives in the state and beyond. Arizona is the only school in the nation with two medical schools, and consistently produces graduates who are real-world ready to take on the world's biggest challenges.
Recognized as a global leader in research, Arizona brings in more than $687 million in research investments each year and ranks among the top 20 public universities for research expenditures, according to the National Science Foundation. The university is a leader in areas like physical sciences, space sciences, and health sciences, and many undergraduates participate in research projects during their educational career.
Arizona is the state's only member of the Association of American Universities, an exclusive, invitation-only collection of 62 of the leading public and private research universities in the U.S. and Canada. The university benefits the state with an estimated economic impact of $4.1 billion annually.
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Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Ambassador Tours
Address
PO Box 210073
Building: Old Main (#21)
Tucson, AZ 85721-0073
Building: Old Main (#21)
Tucson, AZ 85721-0073
Phone
520-621-5293
Email
visitua@email.arizona.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Flandrau Science Center
Center for Creative Photography
UA Museum of Art
Athletics Events
Arizona State Museum
Bio5, Tree Ring Lab, Poetry Center, Student Union
Center for Creative Photography
UA Museum of Art
Athletics Events
Arizona State Museum
Bio5, Tree Ring Lab, Poetry Center, Student Union
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Mount Lemmon
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Old Tucson
Kartchner Caverns State Park
Sabino Canyon
Catalina State Park, Saguaro National Park
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Old Tucson
Kartchner Caverns State Park
Sabino Canyon
Catalina State Park, Saguaro National Park
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Monday-Friday
8am-5pm
520-621-5293
8am-5pm
520-621-5293
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 2 hours
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 2 hours
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
No
Information Sessions
Not Available
Times
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
1 week
Contact Email Address for Visit
N/A
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Tucson International is 10 miles from campus. For Stagecoach (van) service to campus, call 520-889-1000 at least 24 hours in advance; taxi service is also available. Amtrak trains and Greyhound/Trailways buses serve Tucson. Sun Tran is the public transportation system, which operates buses throughout the area.
Driving Instructions to Campus
Take Speedway to Mountain Avenue. Turn right onto Mountain and get in the left-hand lane. At the stop sign at Second Street, turn left. Visitor parking is in the garage on your right.
Local Accommodations
Tucson University Park Hotel (880 East Second St.; 520-792-4100 or 800-228-9290) is situated at the main gate of the University and is a 4-star, full service, 9-story atrium hotel with outdoor heated pool and jacuzzi, fitness center, business center, and full service restaurant. The Lodge on the Desert (306 N. Alvernon Way; 520-320-2000 or 877-498-6776), 4 miles from campus, is a
moderately priced choice, with rates somewhat higher during the winter season (December-May). The lodge will remind you of a Mexican hacienda. The Arizona Inn (2200 E. Elm St.; 520-325-1541), just over 1 mile from the campus, has all the amenities of a grand hotel, including tennis courts, a swimming pool, and acres of lawns and gardens. Some less expensive choices are more convenient to the campus. University Inn (950 N. Stone Ave.; 520-791-7503 or 800-233-8466) has a midtown location close to shopping and to the campus, and you can have a double room in a relaxed atmosphere for an inexpensive rate. One mile from campus (courtesy car to the campus) is the Ramada Downtown (665 N. Freeway; 520-622-6491), with doubles in the moderate range, a peaceful garden, and a heated pool. A couple of nice bed-and-breakfasts are within walking distance of the university. La Posada del Valle (1640 N. Campbell Ave.; 520-795-3840) has a special rate in the moderate range for university visitors that drops down from June-September. Peppertree's Bed and Breakfast (724 E. University Blvd.; 520-622-7167) is a 1905 Territorial home offering a full gourmet breakfast and afternoon tea. Peppertree's has moderate rates for its 4 rooms.
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Admissions
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In order to qualify to attend Arizona, students must complete the official admissions process. The first-year application automatically enables applicants to be considered for undergraduate admission and merit scholarships. To apply, students must complete the online application found at arizona.edu/apply and have their official high school transcripts sent to:
Office of Admissions
University of Arizona
PO Box 210073
Tucson, AZ 85721-0073
An application fee of $50 for Arizona residents and $80 for non-residents is required. The university conducts a comprehensive review that considers an applicant's course load, community involvement, extracurricular activities, and personal statement.
Students who apply to Arizona for the 2021-22 academic year are not required to submit SAT and/or ACT scores for admission to the university or merit aid consideration. Merit Aid for the 2021-22 academic year will be awarded based on students' Core GPA as determined by the Arizona Board of Regents.
Students who are interested in joining the Arizona Honors College can complete a separate honors application after submitting the general admission application to Arizona. The honors application requires a personal statement, an activities résumé, and a recommendation from a teacher or counselor. More information about the Arizona Honors College is available at honors.arizona.edu.
Students who have completed core academic requirements and are in the top 25% of their class may qualify for assured admission to Arizona.
Overview
Applicants: 40,854
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Average HS GPA: 3.39
GPA Breakdown
19%
Over 3.75
19%
3.50 - 3.74
15%
3.25 - 3.49
14%
3.00 - 3.24
18%
2.50 - 2.99
2%
2.00 - 2.49
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Learn MoreSAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile
(enrolled students)
(enrolled students)
560 - 670
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile
(enrolled students)
(enrolled students)
550 - 690
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
21 - 29
Testing Policies
ACT Writing Policy
ACT with or without Writing accepted
SAT Essay Policy
SAT with or without Writing accepted
Deadlines
Regular — June 1
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Selectivity Rating
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Academics
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Academic Programs
The university has a 15:1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio and 45 percent of classes with fewer than 20 students. The prestigious faculty includes Nobel and Pulitzer Prize winners. In areas as diverse as astronomy, medicine, optics, entrepreneurship, and dance, Arizona faculty members are leaders in their fields and dedicated mentors to their students. When surveyed, 91 percent of students said they feel supported by their professors.
Arizona offers numerous programs and support systems to ensure all students can achieve academic and personal success. It provides free and fee-based tutoring through the Think Tank, which includes group course reviews, exam prep sessions, assistance with math, science, writing, and many general education and second language classes. In addition, the Strategic Alternative Learning Techniques (SALT) Center uses cutting-edge educational techniques to assist students who have learning and attention challenges. The Disability Resource Center works with students to identify barriers to access and implement accommodations when needed.
Majors and Degrees Offered
Arizona offers a wide variety of academic programs, many of which are top-ranked in the nation. Students can choose from nearly 300 undergraduate and graduate degrees across 14. In addition, students around the world can earn their degree from Arizona Online, the university's digital campus. A listing of degree programs is available at arizona.edu/majors.
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
15:1
Total Faculty
2,488
with Terminal Degree
2,261
1,434
Men
1,054
Women
615
Minority
96
International
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
20 - 29
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
47%
Graduate in 5 years
61%
Graduate in 6 years
64%
Majors
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AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS, AND RELATED SCIENCES.
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations.
Agricultural Business and Management, General.
Agricultural Business and Management, Other.
Agricultural Business and Management.
Agricultural Business Technology.
Agricultural Economics.
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, Other.
Agriculture, General.
Agronomy and Crop Science.
Animal Sciences, General.
Food Science and Technology, Other.
Plant Sciences, General.
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ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES.
Architecture and Related Services, Other.
Architecture.
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning.
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AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
African-American/Black Studies.
American Indian/Native American Studies.
Caribbean Studies.
Disability Studies.
East Asian Studies.
Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies.
Latin American Studies.
Near and Middle Eastern Studies.
Women's Studies.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Bioinformatics.
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology.
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology.
Microbiology, General.
Neuroscience.
Physiology, General.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business/Commerce, General.
Business/Managerial Economics.
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.
Finance, General.
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General.
Management Information Systems, General.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management.
Operations Management and Supervision.
Organizational Leadership.
Retail Management.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Journalism.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
-
COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Computer Science.
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design.
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EDUCATION.
Art Teacher Education.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching.
Learning Sciences.
Music Teacher Education.
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
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ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
Engineering/Industrial Management.
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ENGINEERING.
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering.
Architectural Engineering.
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering.
Biological/Biosystems Engineering.
Chemical Engineering.
Civil Engineering, General.
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering, Other.
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering.
Industrial Engineering.
Mechanical Engineering.
Mining and Mineral Engineering.
Systems Engineering.
Transportation and Highway Engineering.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
Creative Writing.
English Language and Literature, General.
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing.
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
Family Resource Management Studies, General.
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services, Other.
Human Development and Family Studies, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Arabic Language and Literature.
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.
Comparative Literature.
French Language and Literature.
German Language and Literature.
Italian Language and Literature.
Linguistics.
Russian Language and Literature.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General.
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
Health/Health Care Administration/Management.
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other.
Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Public Health, General.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Homeland Security.
-
LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
Legal Professions and Studies, Other.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
Humanities/Humanistic Studies.
-
MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics and Statistics.
Mathematics, General.
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MILITARY TECHNOLOGIES AND APPLIED SCIENCES.
Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
International/Global Studies.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Natural Sciences.
Nutrition Sciences.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Science.
Environmental Studies.
Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other.
Natural Resources Management and Policy.
Natural Resources/Conservation, General.
Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Jewish/Judaic Studies.
Philosophy, Other.
Philosophy.
Religion/Religious Studies.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Astronomy.
Chemistry, General.
Geology/Earth Science, General.
Hydrology and Water Resources Science.
Materials Science.
Optics/Optical Sciences.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Experimental Psychology.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Public Administration.
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SCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS.
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Anthropology.
Applied Economics.
Economics, General.
Geographic Information Science and Cartography.
Geography.
International Economics.
Political Science and Government, General.
Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
Brass Instruments.
Cinematography and Film/Video Production.
Dance, General.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Film/Cinema/Video Studies.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Jazz/Jazz Studies.
Keyboard Instruments.
Music Performance, General.
Music Theory and Composition.
Music, General.
Musical Theatre.
Percussion Instruments.
Stringed Instruments.
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology.
Visual and Performing Arts, General.
Voice and Opera.
Woodwind Instruments.
Students Say
When it was first established in 1885, the University of Arizona had a graduating class of just three students. Today, this public research institution has over 35,000 undergrads, and more than 280 majors; as those enrolled put it, “there are so many resources and opportunities available.” Moreover, while the “great programs” themselves are lauded, their availability gets even more praise, with creative class schedules available for those who may need to attend after work.
“Some seminar courses require students to attend poetry readings as the lectures, while others require students to attend talks typically at night and in a non-traditional setting.” Presentation matters, too, which is why many classes incorporate “active learning or engagement rooms that set up in small groups to allow for discussion or answering questions,” as well as “collaborative spaces, in which microphones, mobile device answering, and white boards are incorporated into learning.” And, because it’s important to offer “better opportunities to [help] get your foot in the door,” Arizona’s classes are “based on intensive research so every day is filled with great knowledge.” Rest assured, struggling students have access to an on-campus resource called Think Tank, which “can be used by anyone to get help with any subject.” The university also offers hands-on opportunities for students to participate in “experiential learning through volunteering [and] internships,” as well as through “excellent scientific research.”
Attending Arizona is a “large school experience but with professors and staff who share the heart and care of a much smaller school.” Instructors “work hard to make these classes meaningful, regardless of the medium,” and “a lot of guest lecturers are brought into class to demonstrate their expertise and innovative [and] exciting projects.” Professors here are “wonderful, knowledgeable, accessible, and devoted” to student success. Most of them are “always open for further conversations either during class, right after, or during office hours,” and make every effort to be “open-minded and love to hear the experiences of their students as well.”
Degrees
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Certificate
Doctoral
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Savannah Guthrie
Co-anchor of NBC News' TODAY Show
Joan Ganz Cooney
Co-creator of Sesame Street
Richard Carranza
New York City's School Chancellor
Nick Foles
Super Bowl MVP
Steve Kerr
NBA Champion
Greg Kinnear
Film actor and television personality
Barbara Kingsolver
New York Times best-selling author
Academic Rating
78/99
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
47%
Graduate in 5 years
61%
Graduate in 6 years
64%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Information from PayScale:
Starting Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
$56,100
Mid-Career Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
$101,000
Starting Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
$57,700
Mid-Career Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
$104,700
Percent High Job Meaning
23%
Percent STEM
53%
Students Say
An education from U of A can certainly be a stepping-stone to the career of your dreams. In fact, job placement is often heralded by students as one of the school’s strengths. To help, the university does a great job of fostering relationships with corporations and potential employers. As one student explains, “Our Space X contract and our Gore contract are two strengths of the engineering side of U of A. [They] offer jobs and resources to … students.” Of course, even if you’re not bound for a career in the sciences, undergrads benefit from a great Career Development office, which hosts one big career fair every semester along with grad school fairs and employer mixers for a variety of industries. And beyond what’s offered by the career office, professors also often prove to be “great mentors in terms of career advising.”
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Overview
From The School
Tuition, Room, Board and Fees
Students and their families can budget for the years ahead at Arizona with peace of mind thanks to a Guaranteed Tuition Plan, which promises no tuition or mandatory fee increases for four consecutive years.
Students are not required to live in one of the 23 on-campus dorms, although it is highly recommended they do so during their first year. Research shows that first-year students who live on campus have higher GPAs and higher four-year graduation rates than those who do not.
Financial Aid
Nine out of 10 Arizona students receive financial aid. Scholarships and financial aid opportunities are coordinated through the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid. Popular scholarships among Arizona students include the Arizona Excellence Tuition Award, the National Scholars Award, and the Wildcat Excellence Tuition Award. Arizona's scholarship-matching tool, Scholarship Universe, connects admitted students with additional funding opportunities. More information is available at admissions.arizona.edu/cost-aid/freshman.
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Feb 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
School
School
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$13,720
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$11,716
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,074
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
45%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$26,414
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$13,103
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition (In-State)
$10,990
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$33,273
Required Fees
$1,389
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$800
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$3,600
Transportation for Commuters
$1,700
On-Campus Room and Board
$13,050
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal and Institutional
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
College/university loans from institutional funds
Federal Nursing Loans
State Loans
Federal Nursing Loans
State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Financial Aid Rating
83/99
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
From The School
More than 35,000 undergraduate students and 10,000 graduate students attend Arizona. More than 4,000 undergraduate students are members of the Arizona Honors College. Forty-three percent of undergraduate students are of a diverse ethnic background and nearly 30 percent are first-generation college students. Arizona has earned designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution by the U.S. Department of Education for its success enrolling Hispanic students.
Arizona students are known as "Wildcats" as the official mascots are Wilma and Wilbur Wildcat. Students pride themselves on being "Wildcats for Life" and enjoy a familial network of more than 290,000 alumni around the world upon graduation.
Student life at Arizona is hard to beat. With a beautiful campus, sunny weather, and an average high temperature of 83?F, there's no shortage of fun activities happening year-round. Thousands of current and former students celebrate every fall with the annual Homecoming parade. During the spring, students and local community members come together for Spring Fling, the largest student-run carnival in the nation.
Arizona students enjoy a tight-knit, supportive community that celebrates individuality. Students are strongly encouraged to get involved on campus. With more than 600 student clubs and organizations, plus Greek life, there are opportunities for everyone to get involved, discover their passions, and make a difference. Around 70% of Wildcats are involved on campus and 7,000 students hold a leadership position. Arizona also offers a number of diversity and cultural centers where students can feel welcomed and make new connections.
Arizona is home to ZonaZoo, one of the largest, most spirited student cheering sections in the Pac-12. The university offers 17 NCAA Division I sports teams and many of its student-athletes go on to have successful professional careers.
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
35,801
Foreign Countries Represented
120
Demographics
1.15%
American Indian or Alaskan Native
5.22%
Asian
3.80%
African-American
26.99%
Hispanic
49.10%
Caucasian
2.50%
Unknown
6.09%
International
53% female
47% male
39% are out of state
82% are full time
18% are part time
Students Say
This group is “very diverse and is made up of many different people from different backgrounds and places.” The student population feels eclectic, with “artists, athletes, gym rats, mathematicians, researchers, performers, performance goers, and dedicated students young and old.” On the sunny Arizona campus, many note that fellow undergrads are also “very active and health conscious individuals.” Overall, the “community is very supportive of one another,” and “students on campus are always smiling and ready to engage with one another.” Many enrollees agree that students here try to find a balance of all of the things that make the University of Arizona what it is. “There are people who study very hard here and there are people who party very hard,” but the school “is unique because while the University of Arizona is a fun and athletic school, academics are also important.”
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
From The School
Location
The university is located in Tucson, Arizona, the state's second largest city with a metro population of over one million. Tucson is a growing food and travel destination with the spirit of a true college town. It has been named a UNESCO City of Gastronomy for its unique food culture and lays claim to the Best 23 Miles of Mexican Food in the country.
Arizona's 392-acre campus in central Tucson is home to the university's iconic red brick buildings, many of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is not uncommon to see students studying or relaxing outside, enjoying Tucson's 300+ days of sunshine each year. Because of the region's temperate climate, outdoor activities such as hiking and biking are extremely popular pastimes. In addition, visitors enjoy the eclectic shops and restaurants along University Boulevard, downtown Tucson, and the city's famous Fourth Avenue.
Campus Facilities & Equipment
Old Main is the university's oldest and most recognized building. Old Main first opened its doors in 1891. Since then, it has seen many generations of Wildcats pass through its doors. Old Main overlooks the Mall, a grassy stretch of campus and one of the most popular spots on campus that serves as a site for club fairs, farmers markets, and many other events.
Construction has begun on a new student success district to transform the campus core. Slated for completion in 2022, two libraries, a former gym, and a new student success building will be restored as a cutting-edge district where students will have free access to tech like 3-D printers, VR classes, and maker spaces. The district will also facilitate healthy choices with wellness and health services incorporated to help students cope with stress and anxiety.
As a Research I institution, Arizona boasts premiere research facilities including the Bio5 Institute, a research collaboration established to address complex biology-based problems affecting humanity today, and Biosphere 2, an Earth systems science research facility. Housed under the football stadium, the Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab is where giant mirrors are made for the largest and most innovative telescopes around the world.
Hillenbrand Memorial Stadium, Hi Corbett Field, and Hillenbrand Aquatic Center are just a few of the many quality athletic facilities found on and around main campus. The Wildcat football team plays in the 56,000-seat Arizona Stadium. Another iconic athletic facility on campus is McKale Memorial Center where many athletic teams, including basketball and volleyball, call home.
Off-Campus Opportunities
Arizona's Student Engagement and Career Development team offers a dynamic portfolio of services to support students in aligning their education with their interests, values, and strengths to create their unique journey. A dedicated team provides one-on-one coaching to help students find ways to develop in-demand employable skills, implement a career plan aligned with personal strengths and values, and engage in experiences that expand their leadership and problem-solving abilities. Students also get help identifying opportunities to expand upon their classroom knowledge in settings such as internships, jobs, research projects, volunteering, and others. In the process of doing so, they gain skills to impress future employers while launching a lifelong, rewarding career.
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
20%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
87/99
First-Year Students living on campus
76%
Campus Environment
Large Urban
91/99
Housing Options
Apartment Married
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Dorms Female
Frat Sorority
International Student
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing
Frat Sorority
International Student
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing
Students Say
Spread across a full square mile of red-bricked campus, the University of Arizona is “small [and] centralized,” meaning “everything is easy to find.” Students with packed academic and social calendars are particularly grateful for the layout “because it can take them less than fifteen minutes to walk to any given class” or on-campus activity. And when classes end, those looking for more will find that the day’s really only just begun. With over 600 clubs and organizations, “there is always something to do” and plenty of ways “for everyone to become involved in campus.” Some flock to “outdoors activities [which] are very common since the weather is perfect.” Others point to how “student centers host different events every other night.” And then there are the seventeen Division I sports teams, which feature “great athletics and fan support,” with students displaying “a high interest in sports from the professional to the intramural level. So far as the weekend goes, Saturday is when “people usually party and hang out with friends” or “love exploring the immediate area of Tucson.” That’s not to say Sundays are dull, but students do note that it tends to be “study day and there are usually a lot of people in the library.” Ultimately, whether it’s Tuesdays after class or midnight on a Saturday, students find that “most people socialize all the time.”
Special Needs Admissions
Program / Service Name
Strategic Alternative Learning Techniques Center
Type of Program
For LD/ADD Only
Director
Amanda Kraus
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
Yes
Dictionary allowed in exams
Yes
Computer allowed in exams
Yes
Spellchecker allowed in exams
Yes
Extended test time
Yes
Scribes
Yes
Proctors
Yes
Oral exams
Yes
Notetakers
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Accommodation for students with ADHD
2
Reading machine
Yes
Other assistive technology
Yes
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
920
Number of Honor Societies
49
Number of Social Sororities
24
Number of Religious Organizations
69
Sports
Athletic Division
Division I
3% participate in intramural sports
1% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Wildcats)
10 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Football
Golf
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Football
Golf
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Wildcats)
13 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Golf
Gymnastics
Sand Volleyball
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cross Country
Diving
Golf
Gymnastics
Sand Volleyball
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Health
Womens Center
LGBT Support Groups
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Navy ROTC Offered on-campus
Air Force ROTC Offered on-campus
Womens Center
LGBT Support Groups
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Navy ROTC Offered on-campus
Air Force ROTC Offered on-campus
Sustainability
Founded in a landscape of mountains and desert, the University of Arizona has a tradition of thriving under environmental challenges. A warmer, drier climate? The University of Arizona has been adapting to that for quite some time. It has some of the world’s top academic programs and research in water, arid lands research, and climate change. The university has reduced water use with innovations ranging from desert-adapted landscaping to graywater and rainwater harvesting. A signatory of the ACUPCC, the University of Arizona is reducing its carbon footprint and limiting greenhouse gas emissions. UA boasts the first university recreation center to earn LEED Platinum and now mandates that new construction must seek LEED Silver or better. It’s one of the top 10 solar universities in the nation, uses a world-renowned chilled water loop system for cooling buildings, and generates one-third of its electricity through an energy efficient co-gen physical plant. Compost Cats is an award-winning student-run program that has composted more than four million pounds of organic waste collected from across campus—and Tucson businesses—since getting started in 2011. In addition to a comprehensive recycling program which diverts more than 30 percent of all campus waste, there are plentiful public transit and bicycle services for students as well as student initiatives in local food production. Students lead projects in campus mesquite bean and fruit tree harvests, making olive oil from campus olive trees, herbs from rooftop gardens, and gourmet mushrooms produced from waste coffee grounds. The Office of Sustainability at this AASHE STARS Gold-rated school runs the $400,000 per year Green Fund and matches students with leadership experiences in solutions for sustainability on-campus, in the community, and beyond.
95/99
AASHE STARS® rating
Gold
School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes
Available Transportation Alternatives
Bike Share
Yes
Car Sharing Program
Yes
Carpool/Vanpool Matching Program
Yes
Condensed Work Week Option For Employees
Yes
Free Or Reduced Price Transit Passes And/Or Free Campus Shuttle
Yes
Indoor And Secure Bike Storage, Shower Facilities, And Lockers For Bicycle Commuters
Yes
Reduced Parking Fees For Car And Van Poolers
Yes
School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
Yes
School Developed Bicycle Plan
Yes
School Offers A Telecommute Program For Employees
Yes
Data provided by Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), STARS®, as of March, 2020.
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: http://ope.ed.gov/security
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
Yes
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
Apple, Microsoft, Dell, Lenovo
See web site at https://shop.arizona.edu/technology/
