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University of Arizona

Public
Tucson, AZ
City
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Estimated Net Cost
Average for college across all majors
 

(per year)
$19k

Estimated Post Grad Salary
Average for college across all majors
 

(per year)
$55k

Return on Education

(post 4-year graduation)
Excellent
The University of Arizona is a public university located in Tucson, Arizona, founded in 1885. Known for its strong programs in astronomy, optical sciences, and earth sciences, the university holds a prestigious status in the region for its research contributions and academic excellence. The campus is home to the world's largest collection of optical telescopes for astronomical observation.

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      Tuition and Costs

      Most Recent Tuition Costs

      Understanding Tuition Costs at University of Arizona: Navigating college expenses doesn't have to be complicated. Our comprehensive guide to tuition, fees, and other associated costs breaks down everything you need to know about financing your education at University of Arizona. Find out how we make higher education affordable and what financial options are available to you.

      Yearly4 years
      Tuition and Fees
      Average Tuition, including fees before grants and scholarships.
       
      $13,626$54,504
      Room and Board
      This is the average, based on staying on-campus
       
      $14,400$57,600
      Books and Supplies
      The expenditure on books and supplies for an average student at University of Arizona
       
      $800$3,200
      Other expenses
      The amount of money (estimated by the financial aid office at University of Arizona) needed by a student to cover expenses such as laundry, transportation, entertainment, and furnishings.
       
      $4,300$17,200
      Sticker Price$33,126$132,504

      Historical Tuition Costs

      Based on historical data, in-state tuition is expected to rise by approximately $555 per year over the next three years, reaching $15,263 in 2024, and $15,818 in 2025, and $16,372 in 2026.

      Return On Education

      Investing in higher education is a pivotal step towards future prosperity. It's essential to weigh the upfront costs against the potential for increased lifetime earnings and career opportunities. Our ROEdu score aims to help you understand tuition, living expenses, and financial aid, alongside the long-term benefits of earning a degree. By making informed decisions about where and what you study, you can maximize the return on your educational investment, turning the cost of your degree into a foundation for future success and financial security.

      RoEDU
      No Data
      University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis stands in the premier league, positioned within the top institutions for return on education, delivering unparalleled value and setting its graduates on a path to remarkable success.

      Admissions

      University of Arizona admissions is not very selective with an acceptance rate of 87%. Typically, admitted students score between 1140-1370 on the SAT or 21-29 on the ACT. The application deadline can be found the the institutions website.

      87%Admission Rate
      66%Graduation Rate

      Admissions Requirements

      SAT Range
      1140 - 1370
      ACT Range21 - 29
      High School GPA

      N/A

      Key dates

      Application DeadlineSee college website
      Early Decision DateSee college website
      Early Action DateSee college website

      Majors & Degrees

      Sciences⌄
      ProgramGraduatesEst. Median Earnings
      Information StudiesN/A$0k
      Consumer SciencesN/A$0k
      Plant BiologyN/A$0k
      Cellular BiologyN/A$0k
      MicrobiologyN/A$0k
      ZoologyN/A$0k
      PathologyN/A$0k
      ToxicologyN/A$0k
      Molecular MedicineN/A$0k
      NeurobiologyN/A$0k
      Biomedical SciencesN/A$0k
      Natural SciencesN/A$0k
      EconomicsN/A$0k
      AstronomyN/A$0k
      Atmospheric SciencesN/A$0k
      GeologyN/A$0k
      Material SciencesN/A$0k
      PsychologyN/A$0k
      Engineering⌄
      ProgramGraduatesEst. Median Earnings
      AerospaceN/A$0k
      Chemical EngineeringN/A$0k
      Civil EngineeringN/A$0k
      Electrical EngineeringN/A$101k
      Mechanical EngineeringN/A$0k
      Environmental EngineeringN/A$0k
      Mining & Mineral EngineeringN/A$0k
      Systems EngineeringN/A$0k
      Industrial EngineeringN/A$0k
      Biological EngineeringN/A$0k
      BiotechnologyN/A$0k
      History⌄
      ProgramGraduatesEst. Median Earnings
      Historic Preservation & ConservationN/A$0k
      Political ScienceN/A$0k
      CartographyN/A$68k
      Linguistics⌄
      ProgramGraduatesEst. Median Earnings
      Bilingual/Multilingual N/A$0k
      Slavic Languages, Literatures & LinguisticsN/A$0k
      GermanN/A$0k
      IranianN/A$0k
      Romance Languages, Literatures & LinguisticsN/A$0k
      Classic Languages, Literatures & LinguisiticsN/A$0k
      Education⌄
      ProgramGraduatesEst. Median Earnings
      Education AdministrationN/A$57k
      Educational DesignN/A$0k
      Special EducationN/A$53k
      TeachingN/A$48k
      Health⌄
      ProgramGraduatesEst. Median Earnings
      NutritionN/A$0k
      Adminstrative ServicesN/A$0k
      Health PreparationN/A$0k
      RehabilitationN/A$0k
      Biology⌄
      ProgramGraduatesEst. Median Earnings
      Biochemistry & Molecular BiologyN/A$0k
      BiomathematicsN/A$0k
      EcologyN/A$0k
      Mathematics⌄
      ProgramGraduatesEst. Median Earnings
      Applied MathematicsN/A$0k
      StatisticsN/A$0k
      Criminal Justice⌄
      ProgramGraduatesEst. Median Earnings
      SecurityN/A$0k
      Business⌄
      ProgramGraduatesEst. Median Earnings
      FinanceN/A$0k
      MarketingN/A$0k

      Student Life

      Key information regarding University of Arizona's total enrollment and faculty.

      Student Breakdown

      Total Enrollment9,158
      Full-time Students8,625
      Part-time Students533

      Faculty

      Faculty-Student Ratio:17:1
      Full-Time FacultyN/A
      Part-Time FacultyN/A

      Reviews and Ratings

      For complete transparency we combine scores from across the web to give you a true picture of what students think about University of Arizona. Additionally, we have our own score which can be used alongside these external sources.

      Tuition Covered Rating
      (4.3)
      Niche
      (3.8)
      US News
      (4.7)

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