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Established in 1885 as Arizona's first university, the University of Arizona is a global leader for the value of its education, its research initiatives, and the employability of its graduates.

The University of Arizona (UA) is a public university where teaching, research, service, and innovation merge to improve lives in Arizona and beyond. Established in 1885, the UA, the state's super land-grant university with two medical schools, produces graduates who are real-world ready to take on today's most pressing challenges.

Recognized as a global leader in research, the UA brings in more than $580 million in research investments each year and ranks 20th among all public universities for research expenditures. The UA is leading the OSIRIS-REx asteroid-sample-return mission, addressing a global hunger crisis, developing sustainable technologies for arid regions, and so much more through its research initiatives.

The UA 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 UA benefits the state with an estimated economic impact of $8.3 billion annually. In 2016, the UA was named the Best College in Arizona by Forbes and the No. 1 public university in Arizona by the U.S. News & World Report.

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In order to qualify to attend the UA, students must complete the official admissions process. The UA freshman application automatically enables applicants to be considered for undergraduate admission, merit scholarships, and admission to the Honors College. 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 $75 for non-residents is required. Although test scores and GPA are the only criteria required for admission consideration, the UA conducts a comprehensive review that considers an applicant's course load, community involvement, extracurricular activities, and personal statement. Applicants are also encouraged to submit their official SAT/ACT scores to be considered for merit scholarships.

Certain Arizona residents who have completed core academic requirements and are in the top 25% of their class may qualify for assured admission to the UA.

Overview

Applicants
33,608
Acceptance Rate
84%
Average HS GPA
3.30

GPA Breakdown

23%
Over 3.75
16%
3.50 - 3.74
17%
3.25 - 3.49
16%
3.00 - 3.24
23%
2.50 - 2.99
5%
2.00 - 2.49

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SAT & ACT Test Scores

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile
(enrolled students)
540 - 650
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile
(enrolled students)
560 - 690
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
21 - 28

Testing Policies

No
No
ACT Writing Policy
ACT with or without Writing accepted
SAT Essay Policy
SAT with or without Writing accepted

Deadlines

Regular — May 1

Other Admission Factors

Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA

Selectivity Rating

79/99

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Academic Programs

The UA offers numerous programs and support systems to ensure all students can achieve academic success and make the most out of their college experience. 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 UA Disability Resource Center works across campus to support the design of a welcoming environment, as well as works individually with students to identify barriers to access and implement reasonable accommodations when needed. The UA Office of Global Initiatives coordinates study abroad opportunities and international student services.

The UA has a 22:1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio and an average class size of 20-29 students. The prestigious faculty at the UA includes Nobel and Pulitzer Prize winners. In areas as diverse as astronomy, medicine, optics, entrepreneurship, and dance, UA faculty members are among some of the world's brightest minds.

Majors and Degrees Offered

The UA offers a wide variety of academic programs, many of which are among the nation's best. Students can choose from more than 300 undergraduate and graduate degrees across the UA's 14 colleges and three campuses. In addition, students around the world can earn their degree from UA Online, the University's digital campus. A complete listing of the UA's degree programs is available at degreesearch.arizona.edu.

Faculty and Class Information

Student/Faculty
15:1
Total Faculty
2,347
with Terminal Degree
2,144
1,388
Men
959
Women
480
Minority
75
International
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
10 - 19
76/99
77/99

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
45%
Graduate in 5 years
60%
Graduate in 6 years
64%

Majors

  • AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS, AND RELATED SCIENCES.

  • Agricultural Business and Management, General.
  • Agricultural Business and Management, Other.
  • Agronomy and Crop Science.
  • Animal Sciences, General.
  • Food Science and Technology, Other.
  • Plant Sciences, General.
  • Agricultural Business Technology/Technician.
  • Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other.

  • ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES.

  • Architecture and Related Services, Other.
  • Architecture.
  • City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • EDUCATION.

  • Art Teacher Education.
  • Elementary Education and Teaching.
  • Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching.
  • Music Teacher Education.
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
  • Special Education and Teaching, General.

  • 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.
  • Metallurgical Engineering.
  • Mining and Mineral Engineering.
  • Systems Engineering.
  • Transportation and Highway Engineering.
  • Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General.

  • ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.

  • Creative Writing.
  • English Language and Literature, General.

  • FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.

  • Family Resource Management Studies, General.
  • Human Development and Family Studies, General.

  • 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.

  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.

  • Communication Sciences and Disorders, General.
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management.
  • Pharmaceutical Sciences.
  • Public Health, General.
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.

  • HISTORY.

  • History, General.

  • HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.

  • Homeland Security.

  • LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.

  • Legal Professions and Studies, Other.

  • MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.

  • Mathematics, General.

  • MILITARY TECHNOLOGIES AND APPLIED SCIENCES.

  • Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare.

  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.

  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
  • Natural Sciences.
  • Nutrition Sciences.
  • International/Globalization Studies.

  • NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.

  • Environmental Science.
  • Environmental Studies.
  • Natural Resources/Conservation, General.
  • Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, General.
  • Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other.

  • PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.

  • Jewish/Judaic Studies.
  • Philosophy, Other.
  • Philosophy.
  • Religion/Religious Studies.

  • PHYSICAL SCIENCES.

  • Astronomy.
  • Chemistry, General.
  • Geology/Earth Science, General.
  • Hydrology and Water Resources Science.
  • Materials Science.
  • Optics/Optical Sciences.
  • Physics, General.

  • PSYCHOLOGY.

  • Experimental Psychology.
  • Psychology, General.

  • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.

  • Public Administration.

  • SCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS.

  • Science Technologies/Technicians, Other.

  • SOCIAL SCIENCES.

  • Applied Economics.
  • Economics, General.
  • Geographic Information Science and Cartography.
  • Geography.
  • Political Science and Government, General.
  • Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods.
  • Anthropology, General.
  • Sociology, General.

  • VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.

  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
  • Brass Instruments.
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production.
  • Dance, General.
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
  • 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.
  • Film/Cinema/Media Studies.

  • ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS.

  • Engineering/Industrial Management.

  • PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY.

  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.

Students Say

University of Arizona is a public school in Tucson, a stalwart of the country’s research universities, having been established before Arizona was even a state. UA is “a perfect blend of long-lasting traditions, strong spirit…and empowering devotion to the community.” Perhaps the university’s greatest strength is the unique academic programs it offers; for example, the undergraduate law degree is the first of its kind, and the education majors allow students to graduate as a credentialed teacher. The school is “committed to providing the most productive and inclusive learning environment for all of its students,” and it maintains “very good research programs while still having the staff dedicated to teaching their classes.” It also excels at listening to students, particularly for a school of its size, and “if you are willing to put the effort in, you can take some very serious (grad level) classes very soon.”

Professors are generally” all very passionate about their research and the subject material for the course.” They “encourage questions and provide very many applicable and practical examples of course material,” and naturally, students are engaged: “It honestly doesn’t even feel like I’m in school. It’s more of a vacation from being home,” says one. There are “a lot of students that have interests in research areas,” and plenty of avenues to indulge those interests. This school “is all about giving students millions of opportunities to be successful;” there are plenty of support programs and ways to interact with people who can improve a student’s rate of success.

Degrees

Bachelor's
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

Dennis DeConcini
U.S. Senator, AZ
Robert Dole
U.S. Senator, KS
Karl Eller
President, Circle K corp.
Barry Goldwater
former U.S. Senator and presidential candidate
Greg Kinnear
actor
Morris Udall
U.S. congressman, AZ

Academic Rating

78/99

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
45%
Graduate in 5 years
60%
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%
86/99

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.”

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Tuition, Room, Board and Fees

Thanks to the UA's Guaranteed Tuition Program, students can enjoy peace of mind knowing the rate for tuition and fees will not change for eight consecutive semesters. Students are not required to live on campus, although it is highly recommended that they do so during their freshman year.

The estimated cost of attending the UA can be determined by using the Net Price Calculator available at financialaid.arizona.edu/general/net-price-calculator.

Financial Aid

Information about scholarships and financial aid opportunities is available through the UA Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid. Popular scholarships among UA students include the Arizona Excellence Tuition Award, the National Scholars Award, and the Wildcat Excellence Tuition Award. The UA's online scholarship portal, Scholarship Universe, outlines these opportunities and more at scholarshipuniverse.arizona.edu.

Dates

Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Feb 1

Required Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Statistics

Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$13,402
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$10,555
Average Need-Based Loan
$5,160
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
54%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$23,956
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$11,726
Financial aid provided to international students
No

Expenses per Academic Year

Tuition (In-State)
$10,262
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$31,067
Required Fees
$1,382
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$800
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$4,000
Transportation for Commuters
$1,500
On-Campus Room and Board
$11,300
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
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
College/university loans from institutional funds
Federal Nursing Loans
Federal Perkins Loans
State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No

Financial Aid Rating

81/99

Overall

From The School

More than 33,000 undergraduate students and 9,000 graduate students attend the UA. Forty percent of undergraduate students are of a diverse ethnic background. More than 4,500 undergraduate students are members of the UA Honors College. The UA welcomes students of all backgrounds and identities, as diverse perspectives contribute to the University's unique character. UA students are known as "Wildcats" as the official mascots are Wilma and Wilbur Wildcat. Even after graduation, students pride themselves on being "Wildcats for Life" and enjoy a familial network of UA alumni around the world.

Student life at the UA is hard to beat. With a beautiful campus and sunny weather, there's no shortage of fun activities happening all year long. Thousands of current and former Wildcats celebrate every fall with the annual Homecoming parade and football game. During the spring, students and local community members come together for Spring Fling, the largest student-run carnival in the nation. New Student Convocation at the beginning of a student’s college career and Commencement at the end are two additional can't-miss events that students look forward to during their time at the UA.

The UA is home to ZonaZoo, one of the largest – and some would say loudest – student cheering section in the Pac-12. Many of student-athletes go on to have successful professional careers, so seeing them play at the UA is a chance to get to know them before they become famous. Basketball at the UA is a huge draw ever since the UA won the National Championship in 1997, and the team has enjoyed a winning record ever since then.

In addition, the UA strongly encourages students 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.

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment
35,123
Foreign Countries Represented
129

Demographics

1.29%
American Indian or Alaskan Native
5.33%
Asian
3.98%
African-American
26.79%
Hispanic
50.20%
Caucasian
6.88%
International
52% female
48% male
85% are full time
15% are part time

Students Say

The UA is contains all the multitudes you can get, and “during a quick bike ride across campus you will encounter much of the diversity that is present on campus.” Aside from the “nice mix of in-state and out-of-state students,” the personalities and objectives run the gamut and live in peace and harmony: “There may be a student who goes from class straight to the library and spends their time studying, while there is another student who lives next door who hasn’t been to class all semester.” Though Arizona is a conservative state, the University of Arizona campus” is unique in the sense that it is liberal and open-minded.” Both culturally and socially, “anyone can find a comfortable scene here.” This is a congenial group, and “you truly never feel alone here. There are always other students who are willing to help you.”

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Location

The UA is located in Tucson, Arizona, the state's second largest city. Tucson is a diverse melting pot of many cultures and embodies a true college-town spirit. The UA'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.

Located in the Sonoran Desert, the UA is the oldest continually managed green space in Arizona. 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 warm 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 UA'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. In 2014, an award-winning restoration of the iconic building was completed, ensuring Old Main will continue to serve as the heart of campus for many years.

Many innovative research facilities call the UA home. These include 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.

Beyond its main campus in Tucson, the UA has a growing presence in Phoenix, Arizona, where the UA College of Medicine – Phoenix is located and programs like the Eller College of Management evening MBA are offered. In addition, UA South is the University's branch campus located in Sierra Vista, Arizona, that offers numerous bachelor's, master's, and certificate programs.

Hillenbrand Memorial Stadium, Hi Corbett Field, and Hillenbrand Aquatic Center are just a few of the many quality athletic facilities found on and around the UA's main campus. The UA football team plays in Arizona Stadium. First built in 1928 with only 7,000 seats, Arizona Stadium has grown into a cutting-edge facility that can seat more than 56,000 fans on game day. Another iconic athletic facility on campus is McKale Memorial Center where many athletic teams, including the renowned men's basketball team, call home.

Off-Campus Opportunities

Through the UA's 100% Engagement initiative, students graduate real-world ready to launch successful careers. With 100% Engagement, all students are guaranteed the opportunity to apply their classroom knowledge in new settings such as internships, on-campus jobs, research projects, volunteering, and other opportunities. These experiences are formally documented on the students' official academic transcripts, and serve to enrich their personal and professional lives.

The UA consistently produces some of the world's most employable graduates and ranks No. 1 for undergraduate salary potential among Arizona public universities according to 2016 ratings by PayScale.com. UA Career Services exists to support students in their career pursuits. Beyond helping them create résumés and improve their interview skills, Career Services holds frequent job fairs to connect students with employers and graduate school opportunities. In addition, the UA's 100% Engagement initiative helps students gain valuable experience before they graduate, making UA grads highly sought after by top employers.

Campus Life

Undergrads living on campus
19%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
85/99
First-Year Students living on campus
72%
Campus Environment
Large Urban
91/99

Housing Options

Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Dorms Female
Frat Sorority
International Student
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing

Students Say

The campus is “beautiful and very appealing,” and students here pass the time in the grand tradition: work out at rec center, study in the library, practice club or intramural sports, club meetings, work, hikes in Tucson, going downtown to get food. Whether you are interested in honors societies, Greek organizations, or outdoor activity clubs: “you name it, we have it.” People are extremely into physical activity, and “whether you go to the gym every day, go hiking around Arizona frequently, or mountain bike, people seem to love being outside and staying in shape,” and “360 days of sun” doesn’t hurt. It is a very social school and “people go out quite a bit,” but “most people are able to find a good balance between parties and academic work.” There’s a big Greek life presence at UA (which “ultimately means there are many social events being held both on and off campus”), as well as many different cultural centers with large involvement from diverse students on campus. There “are always students studying all over campus,” and everyone rides their bike to get around.

Special Needs Admissions

Director
Amanda Kraus
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No

Special Need Services Offered

Calculator allowed in exams
2
Dictionary allowed in exams
2
Computer allowed in exams
2
Spellchecker allowed in exams
2
Extended test time
2
Scribes
2
Proctors
2
Oral exams
2
Notetakers
2
Distraction-free environment
2
Accommodation for students with ADHD
2
Reading machine
2
Other assistive technology
2

Student Activities

Registered Student Organizations
718
Number of Honor Societies
Number of Social Sororities
24
Number of Religious Organizations
25

Sports

Athletic Division
Division I
29% participate in intramural sports
Men's Sports (Wildcats)
9 Sports

Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Football
Golf
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Wildcats)
12 Sports

Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Golf
Gymnastics
Sand Volleyball
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
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

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

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
Yes
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
Apple, Dell, and HP. See web site at http://shop.uabookstore.arizona.edu/main/MerchList.aspx?ID=2740&full=1

Campus Visits Contact

Contact
Ambassador Tours
Address
PO Box 210073
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
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Mount Lemmon
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Old Tucson
Kartchner Caverns
Sabino Canyon

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center
Monday-Friday
8am-5pm
520-621-5293
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m.
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
Available
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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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