University of Arizona acceptance rate, cost and outcomes
University of Arizona · Public · Tucson, AZ · 41,899 undergraduates (IPEDS fall 2023)
University of Arizona admitted 85.7% of applicants for fall 2023, up from 76.9% in 2013. Arizona residents pay $13,906 in tuition and fees for 2025-26; out-of-state students pay $43,068.
Admit rate, 2013 to 2023
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| Fall | Admit rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 76.9% | 26,329 | 20,251 |
| 2014 | 74.6% | 32,723 | 24,417 |
| 2015 | 76.4% | 35,408 | 27,061 |
| 2016 | 78.6% | 36,166 | 28,433 |
| 2017 | 83.6% | 33,608 | 28,089 |
| 2018 | 84.4% | 39,941 | 33,717 |
| 2019 | 84.6% | 40,854 | 34,558 |
| 2020 | 85.1% | 43,540 | 37,064 |
| 2021 | 87.3% | 48,065 | 41,946 |
| 2022 | 86.8% | 52,091 | 45,194 |
| 2023 | 85.7% | 56,466 | 48,369 |
Applications went from 26,329 in fall 2013 to 56,466 in fall 2023. Admit rate = admitted ÷ applicants. Source: IPEDS fall admissions.1
What families actually pay
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| Family income | Net price / year, 2024-25 |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $14,327 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $14,785 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $14,413 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $18,080 |
| Over $110,000 | $24,145 |
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $13,906 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $43,068 |
| Cost of attendance (2024-25) | $31,018 |
| Average net price, students with federal aid (2024-25) | $17,125 |
Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants, for first-time full-time students with federal aid paying the in-state rate, 2024-25. Tuition is 2025-26. Source: College Scorecard.2
SAT and ACT
Middle 50% (25th to 75th percentile) of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores: 13% submitted the SAT, 22% the ACT. Source: IPEDS fall 2023.1
Similar public colleges
| College | Admit rate | Tuition and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona State AZ | 90.2% | $12,975 in-state |
| NAU AZ | 90.9% | $13,439 in-state |
| Washington State WA | 85.4% | $13,888 in-state |
Same state and type first, then the nearest admit rate. Fall 2023 and 2025-26 figures.
What the numbers say
In fall 2023 the University of Arizona received 56,466 applications and admitted 48,369, a rate of 85.7%.1 In fall 2013 the rate was 76.9%, so it has risen 8.8 percentage points.1 Declines were rare, appearing in only 3 of the 10 yearly changes.1 Applications grew 114% while admitted students grew 139%, from 20,251 to 48,369.1
Tests are optional. Middle 50% scores for 2023 were 580 to 700 on SAT reading and writing, 580 to 720 on SAT math, and 21 to 30 on the ACT.1
Arizona residents pay $13,906 in tuition and fees for 2025-26, and students from other states pay $43,068.2 The resident price is above the $12,975 median of 5 public bachelor's colleges in the state.2 Average net price in 2024-25 was $14,327 for families earning $0 to $30,000, $14,413 for $48,001 to $75,000, and $24,145 for those over $110,000.2
Among 2019 entrants, 71% graduated within 6 years, well past the 38% median for 17 Arizona bachelor's colleges.2 Retention was 83% for fall 2023 entrants, median earnings were $67,414 10 years after entry, and median debt for borrowers was $18,000.2
Every number on this page, with its source field
| Figure | Value | File, field, year |
|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 56,466 | IPEDS ADM2023, APPLCN, fall 20231 |
| Admitted | 48,369 | IPEDS ADM2023, ADMSSN, fall 20231 |
| Enrolled first-years | 9,158 | IPEDS ADM2023, ENRLT, fall 20231 |
| Undergraduates | 41,899 | IPEDS DRVEF2023, EFUG, fall 20234 |
| Admission policy | Selective (not open admission) | IPEDS IC2023, OPENADMP, 2023-243 |
| Test policy | Test-optional | IPEDS ADM2023, ADMCON7, fall 20231 |
| SAT reading/writing, 25th percentile | 580 | IPEDS ADM2023, SATVR25, fall 20231 |
| SAT reading/writing, 75th percentile | 700 | IPEDS ADM2023, SATVR75, fall 20231 |
| SAT math, 25th percentile | 580 | IPEDS ADM2023, SATMT25, fall 20231 |
| SAT math, 75th percentile | 720 | IPEDS ADM2023, SATMT75, fall 20231 |
| ACT composite, 25th percentile | 21 | IPEDS ADM2023, ACTCM25, fall 20231 |
| ACT composite, 75th percentile | 30 | IPEDS ADM2023, ACTCM75, fall 20231 |
| Enrolled students submitting SAT | 13% | IPEDS ADM2023, SATPCT, fall 20231 |
| Enrolled students submitting ACT | 22% | IPEDS ADM2023, ACTPCT, fall 20231 |
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $13,906 | College Scorecard, TUITIONFEE_IN, 2025-262 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $43,068 | College Scorecard, TUITIONFEE_OUT, 2025-262 |
| Cost of attendance | $31,018 | College Scorecard, COSTT4_A, 2024-252 |
| Average net price, students with federal aid | $17,125 | College Scorecard, NPT4_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income $0 to $30,000 | $14,327 | College Scorecard, NPT41_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income $30,001 to $48,000 | $14,785 | College Scorecard, NPT42_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income $48,001 to $75,000 | $14,413 | College Scorecard, NPT43_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income $75,001 to $110,000 | $18,080 | College Scorecard, NPT44_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income over $110,000 | $24,145 | College Scorecard, NPT45_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Graduation rate within 6 years | 71% | College Scorecard, C150_4, 2019 entrants2 |
| First-year retention | 83% | College Scorecard, RET_FT4, fall 2023 entrants2 |
| Undergraduates with a Pell grant | 28% | College Scorecard, PCTPELL, 2024-252 |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $67,414 | College Scorecard, MD_EARN_WNE_P10, 2022-232 |
| Median federal debt of graduates | $18,000 | College Scorecard, GRAD_DEBT_MDN, FY2024-252 |
| Median in-state tuition and fees, public colleges, Arizona (N = 5) | $12,975 | College Scorecard, median TUITIONFEE_IN, public bachelor's institutions, 2025-262 |
| Median graduation rate within 6 years, Arizona (N = 17) | 38% | College Scorecard, median C150_4, bachelor's institutions, 2019 entrants2 |
Sources
- National Center for Education Statistics (NCES): IPEDS admissions files, fall 2013 to fall 2023 (IC2013, ADM2014, ADM2015, ADM2016, ADM2017, ADM2018, ADM2019, ADM2020, ADM2021, ADM2022, ADM2023). Checked 26 Oct 2026.
- U.S. Department of Education: College Scorecard, Most Recent Institution-Level Data (Most-Recent-Cohorts-Institution (release of 15 Oct 2026)). Data years: 2019 entrants, 2022-23, 2024-25, 2025-26, FY2024-25, fall 2023 entrants. Checked 25 Oct 2026.
- National Center for Education Statistics (NCES): IPEDS Institutional Characteristics 2023-24 (IC2023.zip). Data years: 2023-24. Checked 26 Oct 2026.
- National Center for Education Statistics (NCES): IPEDS Fall Enrollment, derived variables, fall 2023 (DRVEF2023.zip). Data years: 2023. Checked 26 Oct 2026.
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