# University of Arizona — 2025-2026 Common Data Set admissions data

Source: University of Arizona 2025-2026 Common Data Set (https://uair.arizona.edu/sites/default/files/2026-06/CDS_PDF_2025-26_v02_RE-PRINT.pdf), transcribed by Esslo on 2026-06-10.
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## Admissions statistics

- Average GPA: 3.43 — Average high school GPA of enrolled first-year students (weighted, 4.0+ scale).
- Middle 50% SAT: 1090–1320 — 25th to 75th percentile SAT composite scores for enrolled first-years.
- Middle 50% ACT: 20–28 — 25th to 75th percentile ACT composite scores for enrolled first-years.
- Acceptance Rate: 83.5% — Percentage of applicants offered admission for the most recent cycle.
- Retention Rate: 83% — Percentage of first-year students who returned for their second year.
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 71% — Percentage of the entering cohort graduating within six years.
- Student-Faculty Ratio: 19 : 1 — Ratio of full-time equivalent students to instructional faculty.
- Top Major Area: Business & Marketing (17%) — Most popular bachelor's degree area by percentage of degrees conferred.
- Undergrad Enrollment: 43,294 — Total number of undergraduate students enrolled.
- Out-of-State Students: 36% — Percentage of first-year domestic students from outside the state.
- In-State Cost: $13,906 — Annual tuition and required fees for in-state students.
- Out-of-State Cost: $43,068 — Annual tuition and required fees for out-of-state students.
- % Receiving Need-Based Aid: 51% — Percentage of full-time first-years awarded need-based scholarship or grant aid.
- Avg. Aid Package: $18,400 — Average financial aid package for students with demonstrated need.
- Avg. % Need Met: 60% — Average percentage of demonstrated financial need that was met.
- First-Years On Campus: 62% — Percentage of first-year students living in college-owned housing.
- % in Fraternities: 12% — Percentage of undergraduate men who join fraternities.
- % in Sororities: 20% — Percentage of undergraduate women who join sororities.

## How Arizona weighs application factors

- Rigor of High School Record: very important (CDS C7)
- Academic GPA: very important (CDS C7)
- Class Rank: considered (CDS C7)
- Standardized Test Scores: considered (CDS C7)
- Application Essay: considered (CDS C7)
- Volunteer Work: considered (CDS C7)
- Work Experience: considered (CDS C7)
- Extracurricular Activities: important (CDS C7)
- Talent / Ability: important (CDS C7)
- Character / Personal Qualities: important (CDS C7)
- Level of Applicant's Interest: important (CDS C7)
- Recommendations: not considered (CDS C7)
- Interview: not considered (CDS C7)
- First Generation: not considered (CDS C7)
- Alumni Relation: not considered (CDS C7)
- Geographical Residence: not considered (CDS C7)
- State Residency: not considered (CDS C7)
- Religious Affiliation: not considered (CDS C7)

## Frequently asked questions

**Q: Is it hard to get into the University of Arizona?**
A: No, the University of Arizona is not highly selective. It admitted about 83.5% of roughly 56,000 applicants in the most recent cycle, so most students who meet the academic preparation requirements are accepted. Admission reviews lean on the rigor of your coursework and your academic GPA, both rated very important.

**Q: What are my chances of getting into the University of Arizona from out of state?**
A: Out-of-state applicants are admitted at essentially the same rate as Arizona residents. For Fall 2025, the university admitted about 90% of out-of-state applicants and 89% of in-state applicants, with international applicants admitted at about 50%. State residency is listed as not considered in admission decisions, so where you live in the country has little bearing on your odds.

**Q: What GPA do you need to get into the University of Arizona?**
A: Enrolled first-years average a 3.43 high school GPA, and 98% of them reported a GPA. There is no hard cutoff, but academic GPA and the rigor of your course load carry the most weight, so a solid B-plus record in college-prep classes puts you in a competitive position.

**Q: Is a 1300 SAT good enough for the University of Arizona?**
A: Yes, a 1300 is comfortably above average for the University of Arizona. The middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 1090–1320 on the SAT and 20–28 on the ACT, so a 1300 sits near the top quarter of admitted students. The university is test-optional, so you can also apply without submitting scores.

**Q: Is the University of Arizona test-optional?**
A: Yes, the University of Arizona is test-optional, so you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Among first-years who did submit, the middle 50% scored 1090–1320 on the SAT and 20–28 on the ACT. If you submit scores they are weighed as a considered factor alongside GPA and course rigor.

**Q: How much does the University of Arizona cost in-state vs. out-of-state?**
A: Annual tuition and required fees run about $13,906 for Arizona residents and $43,068 for out-of-state students. Around 51% of first-years receive need-based grant aid, with an average need-based package near $18,400, and the university meets roughly 60% of demonstrated need on average.

**Q: What are the most popular majors at the University of Arizona?**
A: Business and marketing is the largest field at about 17% of bachelor's degrees, followed by the biological and life sciences at 10% and the health professions at 9%. Psychology, engineering, and computing round out the most-conferred areas, and Arizona's planetary science and astronomy programs draw national recognition.

**Q: Does the application essay matter at the University of Arizona?**
A: The application essay is rated a considered factor at the University of Arizona, below the rigor of your coursework and your GPA but still part of the holistic review. With test scores optional and grades doing most of the work, a clear, specific essay is a useful way to add context that your transcript alone cannot.

## Who published this page

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