University of Arizona Admission
Application Fee
$50
Graduate Application Fee
$90
Acceptance Rate
85.66%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
18.93%
Freshmen Enrollment
9,027
SAT Scores
1,280
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 52,091 students have applied and 45,194 students have allowed to admit to University of Arizona (Acceptance rate: 86.76%). Arizona's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 19.97 % where 9,027 students have finally enrolled out of 45,194 admitted students.
Arizona acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Arizona. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Kent State University at Kent and Kansas State University, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 79.27%).
Arizona enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Arizona. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 25.31%).
How to Apply to University of Arizona
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Arizona. Arizona offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.arizona.edu/admissions |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://slate.admissions.arizona.edu/apply |
| Financial Aid | https://financialaid.arizona.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://arizona.studentaidcalculator.com/survey.aspx |
| Veterans Tuition | https://registrar.arizona.edu/mcbc |
| Athletic | https://arizonawildcats.com/documents/2021/3/10/University_of_Arizona_GSR_Report.pdf?id=26908 |
| Disability Service | https://drc.arizona.edu/students |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Arizona and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at University of Arizona is 1,280 and the average ACT score is 26. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of Arizona is higher (competitive score) than the schools (average score is 1,151). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Arizona | 1,280 | 26 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,151 | 23 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Arizona | 1,203 | 71 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At University of Arizona, 1,710 students submitted SAT scores (19% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,280 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Arizona. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 570 | 620 | 680 |
| Mathematics | 570 | 620 | 690 |
| Total | 1,140 | 1,240 | 1,370 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At University of Arizona, 2,072 students submitted ACT scores (23% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 26 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Arizona. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 21 | 25 | 29 |
| English | 20 | 24 | 29 |
| Mathematics | 20 | 25 | 28 |
Arizona Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of Arizona. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
6 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Admission test scores, Work experience, Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |