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 $622 million in research investments each year and ranks among the top 25 in all public universities for research expenditures. Arizona is leading the OSIRIS-REx asteroid-sample-return mission, addressing a global hunger crisis, developing sustainable technologies for arid regions, and so much more.
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 $8.3 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
Sabino Canyon
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Old Tucson
Kartchner Caverns
Sabino Canyon
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: 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m.
Average Length: 2 hours
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
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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From The School
In order to qualify to attend Arizona, students must complete the official admissions process. The freshman 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 $75 for non-residents is required. Although test scores and GPA are the only criteria required for admission consideration, the university 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.
Students who are interested in joining the UA Honors College can complete a separate honors application after submitting the general admission application to Arizona. The honors application requires official SAT and/or ACT scores, completion of an essay question, an activities résumé, and a recommendation from a teacher or counselor. More information about the UA Honors College is available at honors.arizona.edu.
Certain Arizona residents who have completed core academic requirements and are in the top 25% of their class may qualify for assured admission to Arizona.
Overview
Applicants: 39,941
Acceptance Rate: 84%
Average HS GPA: 3.35
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
540 - 650
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
530 - 660
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
21 - 28
Testing Policies
Deadlines
Regular — May 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 42.7 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 UA 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 more than 300 undergraduate and graduate degrees across 14 colleges and three campuses. In addition, students around the world can earn their degree from the University of 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
2,433
with Terminal Degree
2,215
1,421
Men
1,012
Women
501
Minority
90
International
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
20 - 29
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
45%
Graduate in 5 years
60%
Graduate in 6 years
64%
Majors
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AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS, AND RELATED SCIENCES.
Agricultural Business and Management, General.
Agricultural Business and Management, Other.
Agricultural Business Technology.
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, Other.
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.
Pre-Veterinary Studies.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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)
$55,000
Mid-Career Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
$99,000
Starting Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
$56,200
Mid-Career Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
$102,900
Percent High Job Meaning
50%
Percent STEM
23%
Students Say
Undergrads at Arizona are quick to boast that their university does an “amazing [job] with getting people career ready.” Indeed, the school provides a myriad of opportunities for “network[ing]” and helps students “learn...important job and interview skills.” This is all largely thanks to a stellar Office of Student Engagement and Career Development that shows undergrads how to meld their passions with their job search. Through numerous employer information sessions and job fairs, students are able to meet and interview with representatives from hundreds of industries. In fact, the university often draws big name corporations such as Vanguard, Allstate Insurance Company, AmeriCorps, Macy's, the U.S. State Department, Honeywell, American Express, Deloitte and DISH Network. Students can easily prepare for these meetings (as well as their job hunts in general) via workshops offered by Career Development. Topics cover everything from resume writing to crafting the perfect LinkedIn profile.
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 freshman year. Research shows that freshmen who live on campus have higher GPAs and higher four-year graduation rates than those who do not.
Prospective students are encouraged to visit admissions.arizona.edu/cost-aid/freshman for estimated cost of attendance.
Financial Aid
Nearly nine out of 10 Arizona students receive financial aid. Scholarships and financial aid opportunities are coordinated through the UA 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, outlines these opportunities and more at https://financialaid.arizona.edu/scholarshipuniverse
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Feb 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$13,434
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$11,027
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,302
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
47%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$24,601
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$11,779
Financial aid provided to international students
No
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
Federal Perkins Loans
State Loans
Federal Nursing Loans
Federal Perkins 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 8,000 graduate students attend Arizona. More than 4,000 undergraduate students are members of the UA Honors College. Forty-two percent of undergraduate students are of a diverse ethnic background and more than 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 and. 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
35,233
Foreign Countries Represented
110
Demographics
1.20%
American Indian or Alaskan Native
5.17%
Asian
3.88%
Black
26.87%
Hispanic
49.52%
Caucasian
2.10%
Unknown
6.39%
International
53% female
47% male
33% are out of state
83% are full time
17% 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.”
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 350 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.
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 men's basketball, call home.
Construction has begun on a new student success district to transform the campus core. Slated for completion in 2021, 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.
Off-Campus Opportunities
A Gallup study found that Arizona alumni are happier, healthier, and more successful than their peers nationally, and two-thirds of alumni say they have their ideal job. Student Engagement and Career Development 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, study abroad 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
19%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
87/99
First-Year Students living on campus
72%
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
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
360
Number of Honor Societies
Number of Social Sororities
26
Number of Religious Organizations
33
Sports
Athletic Division
Division I
28% participate in intramural sports
Men's Sports (Wildcats)
8 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Football
Golf
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
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
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
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, 2023.
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: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
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
