At a glance
Average net price
$16,674
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
67.5%
Admission rate
86%
Undergrad size
42,537
In-state tuition
$13,926
Out-of-state tuition
$42,278
Cost of attendance
$29,423
Median earnings (10y)
$59,979
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,246
- ACT midpoint
- 25
- Retention
- 82.8%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
30 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (27%), social sciences (21%), humanities & arts (20%).
- STEM27%
- Health9%
- Business15%
- Humanities & arts20%
- Social sciences21%
- Trades & services9%
- Business15.1%~6,410 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~4,190 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~3,624 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Psychology7.7%~3,271 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Engineering6.6%~2,803 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~2,442 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science5.4%~2,297 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences4.8%~2,033 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~1,710 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication3.6%~1,514 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education3.5%~1,489 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Military tech3.5%~1,480 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Agriculture2.7%~1,148 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Legal2.5%~1,046 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~821 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~821 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~757 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~689 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Architecture1.6%~676 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~638 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- English1.3%~532 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics1.1%~476 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Liberal arts0.8%~323 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History0.7%~315 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~230 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~230 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~196 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~149 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Science tech0.3%~119 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Engineering tech0.3%~115 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 944 | $30,835 | $20,374 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | Bachelor's | 530 | $21,288 | $19,500 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 511 | $41,289 | $19,750 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | Bachelor's | 511 | $32,382 | $25,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 493 | $63,757 | $21,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 477 | $91,677 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 447 | $48,115 | $24,112 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 435 | $72,627 | $23,000 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Bachelor's | 431 | $51,315 | $19,500 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 422 | $57,250 | $20,628 |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 411 | $32,385 | $21,699 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 411 | $46,774 | $22,125 |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Bachelor's | 406 | $61,523 | $20,175 |
| Medicine. | First professional | 373 | $58,168 | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 369 | $32,899 | $21,630 |
| Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations. | Bachelor's | 353 | — | — |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 337 | $29,190 | $20,937 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 334 | $77,284 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 327 | — | — |
| Nutrition Sciences. | Bachelor's | 306 | $24,800 | $23,563 |
| Public Health. | Master's | 303 | $50,825 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 288 | $38,323 | $18,687 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 273 | $54,832 | $23,000 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies. | Master's | 272 | — | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 272 | $22,364 | $21,754 |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 268 | $44,659 | $19,610 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 262 | $46,907 | $26,000 |
| Law. | First professional | 256 | $56,405 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 253 | $31,709 | $22,483 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | First professional | 248 | $110,426 | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | Bachelor's | 247 | — | $21,325 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 239 | $31,820 | $16,725 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 236 | $26,893 | $23,500 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Bachelor's | 221 | $33,892 | $24,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 220 | $65,774 | $23,391 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Master's | 213 | $89,806 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | First professional | 212 | — | — |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences. | Bachelor's | 209 | $28,334 | $17,750 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 207 | $31,769 | $20,400 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Master's | 198 | $100,116 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About University of Arizona
University of Arizona is a very large institution located in Tucson, Arizona, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 42,537 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Biological sciences, Health professions.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at University of Arizona — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $16,674 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $13,926 for in-state students and $42,278 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $29,423 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 67.5%, a above-average completion outcome. 82.8% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $59,979 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
University of Arizona confers degrees and certificates across 30 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Biological sciences, Health professions. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (27% of credentials), social sciences (21% of credentials), humanities & arts (20% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
University of Arizona accepts 86% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,246. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 25.
Location & campus
Set in Tucson, Arizona (city), University of Arizona draws students from across Arizona and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about University of Arizona
Q.How much does University of Arizona cost?
The average net price at University of Arizona is $16,674 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $29,423.
Q.What is the graduation rate at University of Arizona?
University of Arizona has a 6-year graduation rate of 67.5% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into University of Arizona?
University of Arizona admits 86% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do University of Arizona graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of Arizona graduate earns $59,979 per year.
Q.What is tuition at University of Arizona?
Published tuition is $13,926 in-state and $42,278 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is University of Arizona located?
University of Arizona is located in Tucson, Arizona (ZIP 85721).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with University of Arizona at their official website.