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University of Arizona

#2 in Best Colleges in Arizona
  • 4 Year
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 6,259 reviews
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    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    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
      A-
    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 29,325 undergraduate students. The Arizona acceptance rate is 84%. Popular majors include Psychology, Liberal Arts and Humanities, and Physiology and Pathology. Graduating 64% of students, Arizona alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $36,900.
    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

    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
    84%
    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
    $15,758/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $11,272/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    86%

    Academics

    Professors
    A+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    15:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
    72%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.315 responses
    55%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.378 responses
    60%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.377 responses

    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
    29,325Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    4,776
    Undergrads Over 25
    7%
    Pell Grant
    26%
    Varsity Athletes
    2%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 184 responses
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    • Enthusiastic
      26%
    • Dedicated
      26%
    • Competitive
      11%
    • Excited
      10%
    • Intelligent
      8%
    • Meh (in science courses)
      6%
    • Exhausted
      5%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    —
    Poll
    48%
    of students say that Greek life is pretty big.504 responses
    Poll
    63%
    of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.597 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 275 responses
    Report
    • AMAZING
      21%
    • It has everything academically and socially.
      19%
    • Diverse
      13%
    • Passionate
      10%
    • Decent
      10%
    • Potential
      7%
    • One of a kind
      6%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $47,300/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    64%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    92%
    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

    6,259 reviews
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    The advisors are wonderful, hands down! They work with you each step of the way and getting an appointment with one is just a click away. As a transfer student, the transition was surprisingly easy. They helped me figure out what classes would transfer over and what they would satisfy. The University of Arizona works very closely with local community colleges. I was able to take and apply almost all my classes and able them to a bachelor’s degree program which leaves me with just 2 years to go from an Associates to Bachelors. I highly recommend the University of Arizona.
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    I love U of A. The campus is beautiful; all the buildings are centralized around a long grass field. My classes were large, but each class had TAs and opportunities for office hours and study sessions. Outside the classroom, being a part of a PAC 12 school was such a cool experience. Tailgating for football games and cheering on the Wildcats in the March Madness Tournament was thrilling. Tucson is a place I call my second home. People always asked about the heat, but the truth is, it was not bad! Sure, 95 degrees was the average, but during the winter, it actually got quite cold. Even through the heat, U of A accommodated for it, with lots of AC and pools! There are many hidden gems in Tucson. All the food in Tucson is delicious. Anyone that visits has to try a famous Sonoran hot dog. Tucson night life offers fun for everyone! I could go on about my experience with this amazing place, but I can't say anything bad about it-I just love Tucson and the University of Arizona!
    The University of Arizona has many hidden corners and opportunities for those who seek to find them. There are dozens of resources for students to learn and make their education their own. I believe the University is making steps to help students acclimate to college by starting programs to support the student body. There are hundreds of classes to choose from, which makes it easy to tailor make your education based upon your personal goals and interests. There are always exciting events taking place on campus, and plenty of opportunities to connect with other students from all backgrounds. I would recommend the University of Arizona to anyone!