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Tucson, AZ
86%
Acceptance Rate
42,537
Undergraduates
$42k
Out-of-state tuition
68%
6-yr grad rate
$60k
Median Earnings (10 yrs)
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Data as of September 2026
Can I Get In?
86%
Accessible
Acceptance Rate (2024-25)
Test OptionalSAT Range (2023-24)1150–1420
ACT Range (2023-24)21–29
Avg Admitted GPA (CDS)3.40
$80 application fee
42,537 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25)
Public · City: Large
Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
Can I Afford It?
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)
$42,278
Average Net Price (2023-24)
$16,674
This college's average after grants, all family incomes. Not your price.
$19,620Median Debt
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry$59,979/yr
Debt-to-earnings ratio33%
Why Go Here?
$60k
Median Earnings
10 yrs after entry
19:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
42.5k
Undergraduates
Large
Public · City: Large
How Does It Stack Up?
#14
Deal Score in AZ
of 82 rated colleges
Deal Score83
Excellent value
31% First-Gen Students
26% Pell Grant Recipients
14Days
Next Application Deadline
Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
From the school’s admissions page, checked Sep 23, 2026. The year is projected for this cycle; confirm it with the school. Source
At a Glance
University of Arizona is a public college in Tucson, AZ. It enrolls 42,537 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25).
Deal Score
83
/ 100
Excellent value
Based on cost, earnings, & outcomes
Academics & Admissions
Student-Faculty Ratio
19:1
SAT Middle 50% / Avg GPA
1150–1420
SAT (2023-24)
3.40
GPA (CDS)
Test Optional
Application Deadline
Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
via Common Application
Cost & Financial Aid
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)$42,278
Avg net price, % of cost of attendance (2023-24)57%
Room & Board (2024-25)$16,746
Median Debt at Graduation$19,620
Highest-Earning Programs
Mining and Mineral Engineering$87k/yr
Computer Science$86k/yr
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$83k/yr
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$78k/yr
Systems Engineering$77k/yr
Mechanical Engineering$75k/yr
How to Apply
Early ActionNov 1, 2026
From the school’s admissions page; years projected for fall 2027 entry. Source
Apply via
Common Application
$80 fee
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The Vibe
7
Rigor
6
Career
8
Value
City: Large
Setting
Out of 10. Rigor from the SAT middle-50% midpoint (400 = 0, 1600 = 10); Career from median earnings 10 years after entry ($10k per point); Value is the Deal Score ÷ 10. Setting is the federal locale.
College Decoded Grades
B
Academics
A
Value
B
Outcomes
A
Diversity
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How much do families pay at University of Arizona?
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $13,353 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $14,984 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $16,051 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $19,777 |
| Over $110,000 | $22,307 |
Average net price after grants, from the federal College Scorecard. See the full Cost tab
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