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The University of Arizona SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1130 to 1340

ACT Range21 to 28

Average GPA3.47

Acceptance Rate86.1%

Arizona’s 86% acceptance rate means your strategy should focus on fit, steady grades, and whether a score adds useful evidence. If you submit scores, aim for the middle range or higher, about 1130 to 1340 SAT or 21 to 28 ACT. For cost planning, listed merit awards emphasize GPA and program eligibility, so protect your grades.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

The University of Arizona facts and stats

Quick Facts

The University of Arizona enrolls about 45,025 undergraduate students in an urban campus setting. Arizona has an 83% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%, and a 68% six-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 20:1.

Location

Tucson, AZ

Undergrad Enrollment45,025

Freshman Retention83%

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio20:1

Graduation Rate68%

Test PolicyTest-optional

How do your scores compare at Arizona?

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Key The University of Arizona application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

May 1

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

April 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Arizona, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year and reserve the summer before senior year and the fall of senior year for retakes that can help with superscoring. Because Arizona’s Regular Decision deadline is May 1, a December retake should still arrive in time.

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What you'll actually pay

At Arizona, in-state tuition is $11,546, while out-of-state tuition is $37,053, in the Big 12 Conference. With an average merit award of $11,450 and 53% of students receiving aid, merit scholarships are worth reviewing. Submit the FAFSA by the April 1 priority deadline.

In-State Tuition$11,546

Out-of-State Tuition$37,053

Room and Board$14,400

Average Merit Award$11,450

Application Fee$50

Students on Aid53%

Average Aid Package$17,516

Average Debt at Grad$25,000

Out-of-state tuition at Arizona is $37,053, while in-state tuition is $11,546, with room and board adding about $14,400. About 53% of students receive aid, and the average aid package is $17,516. Merit aid is also meaningful, with an average merit award of $11,450 and Global Wildcat Tuition Awards starting for students with a 3.00+ GPA. Graduates leave with about $25,000 in debt on average.