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University of Arizona

#2 in Best Colleges in Arizona
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 5,924 reviews
A-
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Academics
    A-
  2. Value
    A-
  3. Diversity
    A
  4. Campus
    A
  5. Athletics
    A+
  6. Party Scene
    A
  7. Professors
    A
  8. Location
    B
  9. Dorms
    B
  10. Campus Food
    B+
  11. Student Life
    A
  12. Safety
    B-
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Arizona is a highly rated public university located in Tucson, Arizona. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 29,149 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Arizona acceptance rate is 79%. Popular majors include Psychology, Liberal Arts and Humanities, and Physiology and Pathology. Graduating 60% of students, Arizona alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $34,800.
About University of Arizona...
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Pacific-12 Conference
Address
1401 E University
Tucson, AZ 85721
Website
arizona.edu
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University of Arizona Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
79%
Application Deadline
May 1
SAT Range
983-1230
ACT Range
21-27
Application Fee
$50
SAT/ACT
Recommended
High School GPA
Recommended
Early Decision/Early Action
No
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Cost

Net Price
$16,466/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $12,914/ year
  • $30-48k
    $14,777/ year
  • $49-75k
    $17,715/ year
  • $76-110k
    $19,545/ year
  • $110k+
    $20,103/ year
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Academics

Professors
A
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
20:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
72%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.315 responses
53%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.354 responses
59%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.353 responses
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Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Psychology
    417 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    353 Graduates
  • Physiology and Pathology
    291 Graduates
  • Communications
    248 Graduates
  • Public Health
    230 Graduates
  • Economics
    225 Graduates
  • Finance
    202 Graduates
  • Marketing
    194 Graduates
  • Political Science and Government
    190 Graduates
  • Cellular Biology
    172 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
29,149Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
6%
Pell Grant
26%
Varsity Athletes
2%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 171 responses
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  • Dedicated
    25%
  • Enthusiastic
    22%
  • Competitive
    12%
  • Excited
    8%
  • Intelligent
    8%
  • Meh (in science courses)
    6%
  • Slutty
    6%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
49%
of students say that Greek life is pretty big.480 responses
Poll
62%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.573 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 251 responses
Report
  • AMAZING
    20%
  • It has everything academically and socially.
    18%
  • Diverse
    14%
  • Passionate
    11%
  • Decent
    10%
  • Potential
    8%
  • One of a kind
    7%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$45,800/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
60%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
91%
National
83%
80%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.217 responses
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University of Arizona Reviews

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The University of Arizona is an amazing opportunity that a lot of people can overlook. This institution has world-class professors and equipment in fields such as engineering, astrology, optics, and more. The strong athletic programs at the U fo A also bolster the school spirit and makes it easy to get fired up at sporting events with your schoolmate. As a student, you also have the best opportunity to mingle and network with industry professionals throughout the school year. Companies consistently send representative directly to the school for seminars and job fairs with the sole purpose of finding a college student to potentially employ. Having the chance to land an internship or even get a job offer at the U of A can often be a simple as showing up to a school event! To summarize, the University of Arizona is an amazing opportunity for anyone looking to get a world-class education in an environment where employers often come directly to you.
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I think this is a really really cool university. U of AZ campus is a hodge-podge, so set your Google Maps Directions on ‘walk’ and hold your screen in front of you like a compass. Great resource for civilians seeking culture and enlightenment, but right now you have the unique, completely unique, totally unique opportunity to visit the mirror lab! Campus is a never-ending source of entertainment, galleries, science events, museums, seminars, with community events on campus and at Fox Tucson Theatre (some sponsored by U of A Hanson Film Institute), near Loft Cinema, and other off-campus venues. Campus Arboretum is a forest of shade on those rare warm Tucson days!
UA has amazing school spirit and offers the traditional college feel. Class sizes can vary from approximately 20 students to 400 person lecture halls. Many professors are very passionate in their field and are eager to offer students numerous resources for assistance. Greek life and sports are very prevalent. Some of the surrounding areas of campus aren't the cleanest, but overall UA is an excellent school with huge school pride. Bear Down!