What SAT score do I need for University of Arizona?

University of Arizona's middle 50% SAT range is 1150 to 1420. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.

What ACT score do I need for University of Arizona?

Middle 50% ACT range is 21 to 29. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.

What is the acceptance rate at University of Arizona?

University of Arizona admits roughly 86% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.

What does University of Arizona actually cost after financial aid?

Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $16,674 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.

Is University of Arizona a reach, match, or safety for me?

Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat University of Arizona as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ · Southwest

Acceptance rate: 86.1%
SAT mid-50: 1150-1420
Cost after aid: $16,674
Graduation rate: 68%

What University of Arizona says matters

How University of Arizona rates each admissions factor in its Common Data Set, with the full published numbers below.

Acceptance rate: 84%; 47,080 of 56,376
Yield: 16%; 7,492 enrolled
SAT mid-50: 1090-1320
ACT mid-50: 20-28
CDS year: 2025-26

Acceptance rate by gender

Men: 80%19,584 of 24,482
Women: 86%27,496 of 31,894

The full Common Data Set

Every figure University of Arizona published for 2025-26, section by section.

First-Time, First-Year Admission52

Entrance Exams

ACT: X
AP: X

Applications

Total first-time, first-year males who applied: 24,482
Total first-time, first-year females who applied: 31,894
Total first-time, first-year males who were admitted: 19,584
Total first-time, first-year females who were admitted: 27,496
Total full-time, first-time, first-year males who enrolled: 2,950
Total part-time, first-time, first-year males who enrolled: 163
Total full-time, first-time, first-year females who enrolled: 4,186
Total part-time, first-time, first-year females who enrolled: 193
Total first-time, first-year students who applied: 56,376
Total first-time, first-year students who were admitted: 47,080
Total first-time, first-year students who enrolled: 7,492
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 15,165
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 13,461
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 4,776
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 32,195
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 29,119
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 2,478
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 9,016
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 4,500
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 238
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 0
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 0
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 0

First-time, first-year Profile

Percent Submitting SAT Scores: 12%
Percent Submitting ACT Scores: 23%
Number Submitting SAT Scores: 889
Number Submitting ACT Scores: 1,696
SAT Composite: 25th Percentile: 1,090
SAT Composite: 50th Percentile: 1,220
SAT Composite: 75th Percentile: 1,320
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 25th Percentile: 560
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 50th Percentile: 610
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 75th Percentile: 680
SAT Math: 25th Percentile: 530
SAT Math: 50th Percentile: 600
SAT Math: 75th Percentile: 660
ACT Composite: 25th Percentile: 20%
ACT Composite: 50th Percentile: 24%
ACT Composite: 75th Percentile: 28%
ACT Math: 25th Percentile: 20%
ACT Math: 50th Percentile: 24%
ACT Math: 75th Percentile: 28%
ACT English: 25th Percentile: 20%
ACT English: 50th Percentile: 24%
ACT English: 75th Percentile: 28%
ACT Composite: Total: 100
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:: 3.43

Admission Policies

Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?: Yes
Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?: Yes
If yes, maximum period of postponement:: -

Transfer Admission1

Application for Admission

Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?: Yes

Student Life26

Activities Offered

Campus Ministries: X
Choral groups: X
Concert band: X
Dance: X
Drama/theater: X
International Student Organization: X
Jazz band: X
Literary magazine: X
Marching band: X
Model UN: X
Music ensembles: X
Musical theater: X
Opera: X
Pep band: X
Radio station: X
Student government: X
Student newspaper: X
Symphony orchestra: X
Television station: X

Housing

Coed residence halls: X
Apartments for married students: X
Apartments for single students: X
Special housing for disabled students: X
Fraternity/sorority housing: X
Living Learning Communities: X
Other housing options (specify):: X

Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred1

Diploma/Certificates

TOTAL (should = 100%): 100%

Enrollment And Persistence55

Institutional Enrollment

Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: males: 2,911
Other first-year, degree-seeking: males: 1,437
All other degree-seeking: males: 10,399
Total degree-seeking: males: 14,747
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: males: 39
Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: males: 14,786
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: males: 183
Other first-year, degree-seeking: males: 452
All other degree-seeking: males: 3,097
Total degree-seeking: males: 3,732
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: males: 1,114
Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: males: 4,846
Degree-seeking, first-time: males: 920
All other degree-seeking: males: 2,310
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: males: 17
Degree-seeking, first-time: males: 354
All other degree-seeking: males: 1,165
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: males: 91
Total graduate Part-Time Students: males: 1,610
Total All Full-Time Students: Males: 18,033
Total All Part-Tim Students: Males: 6,456
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: females: 4,137
Other first-year, degree-seeking: females: 1,463
All other degree-seeking: females: 13,880
Total degree-seeking: females: 19,480
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: females: 36
Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: females: 19,516
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: females: 246
Other first-year, degree-seeking: females: 473
All other degree-seeking: females: 2,569
Total degree-seeking: females: 3,288
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: females: 858
Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: females: 4,146
Degree-seeking, first-time: females: 1,403
All other degree-seeking: females: 3,066
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: females: 9
Degree-seeking, first-time: females: 377
All other degree-seeking: females: 1,252
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: females: 126
Total graduate Part-Time Students: females: 1,755
Total Full-Time Students: Females: 23,994
Total Part-Tim Students: Females: 5,901
Total degree-seeking: Unknown: 0
Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: Unknown: 0
Total degree-seeking: Unknown: 0
Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: Unknown: 0
Total graduate Part-Time Students: Unknown: 0
Total Full-Time Students: Unknown: 0
Total Part-Time Students: Unknown: 0
Total all undergraduates: 43,294
Total all graduate: 11,090
Grand Total All Students: 54,384

All

Total graduate Full-Time Students: males: 3,247
Total graduate Full-Time Students: females: 4,478
Total graduate Full-Time Students: Unknown: 0

Source: University of Arizona's Common Data Set 2025-26

About University of Arizona

University of Arizona is a large public university in Tucson, AZ, in a city setting.

What University of Arizona looks for

University of Arizona admits the majority of applicants who meet its baseline academic profile. For most students applying here, the work is in writing applications that reflect real fit rather than treating the application as a checklist. Demonstrated interest matters more here than at the most selective schools. Visiting, attending an info session, and asking real questions of admissions all move the needle.

Frequently asked

What SAT score do I need for University of Arizona?
University of Arizona's middle 50% SAT range is 1150 to 1420. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.
What ACT score do I need for University of Arizona?
Middle 50% ACT range is 21 to 29. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Arizona?
University of Arizona admits roughly 86% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.
What does University of Arizona actually cost after financial aid?
Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $16,674 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.
Is University of Arizona a reach, match, or safety for me?
Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat University of Arizona as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

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