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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Building: Old Main (#21)
Tucson, AZ 85721-0073
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Center for Creative Photography
UA Museum of Art
Athletics Events
Arizona State Museum
Bio5, Tree Ring Lab, Poetry Center, Student Union
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Old Tucson
Kartchner Caverns State Park
Sabino Canyon
Catalina State Park, Saguaro National Park
Campus Tours
8am-5pm
520-621-5293
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 2 hours
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
Legal Professions and Studies, Other.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
Humanities/Humanistic Studies.
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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
“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.”
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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.
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Federal Nursing Loans
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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.
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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.
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Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Frat Sorority
International Student
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing
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Student Activities
Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Football
Golf
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Cross Country
Diving
Golf
Gymnastics
Sand Volleyball
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
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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
Data provided by Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), STARS®, as of March, 2020.
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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