University of Arizona Acceptance Rate & Test Scores

Tucson, AZ · Public · 4-year

  • Acceptance rate: 86% for fall 2024
  • SAT, middle 50%: 580–700 reading and writing, 570–720 math
  • ACT, middle 50%: 21–29 composite
  • Average net price: $18,144 a year (2022–23)
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. University of Arizona reviews each application.

University of Arizona GPA requirements

University of Arizona requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and University of Arizona hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

University of Arizona acceptance rate

University of Arizona admitted 50,252 of 58,339 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 86%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

University of Arizona is a public 4-year university in Tucson, Arizona, with 44,848 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered University of Arizona in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test25th percentileMedian75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing580640700
SAT Math570650720
ACT Composite212529
ACT English202430
ACT Math192528
11% submitted SAT scores and 18% submitted ACT scores, as University of Arizona reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1246 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What University of Arizona looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Considered if submitted
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Considered if submitted
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Considered if submitted
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.Considered if submitted
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Considered if submitted
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with University of Arizona's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

University of Arizona awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $18,144 a year at University of Arizona in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Do I have a chance at the University of Arizona with a 3.0 GPA?

GPA alone can't tell you here. University of Arizona admitted 86% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to the University of Arizona?

Check University of Arizona's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. University of Arizona was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 11% sent SAT scores and 18% sent ACT scores.

What are the University of Arizona's SAT and ACT score ranges?

The middle 50% of University of Arizona's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 580–700 in reading and writing and 570–720 in math; ACT composite 21–29, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

What GPA does the University of Arizona look for?

University of Arizona requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

How much does GPA matter at the University of Arizona?

A lot: University of Arizona requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, essay or personal statement, test scores, other tests and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider recommendations, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

How hard is it to get into the University of Arizona?

Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. University of Arizona admitted 86% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

What percent of applicants does the University of Arizona accept?

University of Arizona's acceptance rate was 86% for fall 2024: it admitted 50,252 of 58,339 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.

Does the University of Arizona give credit for AP exams?

Yes. University of Arizona awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

Does the University of Arizona consider legacy status?

No. University of Arizona doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What do students pay at the University of Arizona after grants?

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $18,144 a year at University of Arizona in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Before you apply, check the University of Arizona's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: University of ArizonaU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
  2. College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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