University of Arizona
Public four-year university in Tucson, AZ that costs an average of $17,125 a year after financial aid, admits 86% of applicants and graduates 71% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$17,125
Acceptance rate
86%
Graduation rate
71%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$67,414
PublicLarge city42,537 undergraduates
Cost of University of Arizona
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $31,018 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $13,906 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $43,068 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $17,300 |
| Books and supplies | $600 |
| Average net price after aid | $17,125 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $14,327 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $14,785 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $14,413 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $18,080 |
| $110,001+ | $24,145 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with University of Arizona's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | 86% |
|---|---|
| Average SAT | 1,246 |
| SAT reading (25th–75th percentile) | 580–700 |
| SAT math (25th–75th percentile) | 570–720 |
| ACT composite (25th–75th percentile) | 21–29 |
| Test scores | Considered but not required |
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 71% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 83% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $53,079 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $67,414 |
| Rank in Arizona (earnings) | 5th of 19 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $18,000 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $205 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 28% |
| Students with federal loans | 26% |
Majors and programs at University of Arizona
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (122)
Certificate programs (37)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | 1 | — | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 26 | — | — |
| Area Studies | 1 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 8 | — | — |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | 3 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering | — | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 14 | — | — |
| Construction Engineering | — | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 3 | — | — |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | 8 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 4 | — | — |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | 2 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 18 | — | — |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Business Services | — | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 8 | — | — |
| Food Science and Technology | — | — | — |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 9 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 1 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 1 | — | — |
| Homeland Security | — | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 16 | — | — |
| Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations | 173 | — | — |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | 4 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 9 | — | — |
| Manufacturing Engineering | — | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 4 | — | — |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 25 | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology | 4 | — | — |
| Social Sciences | 1 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 71 | — | — |
| Systems Engineering | — | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | 5 | — | — |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | 23 | — | — |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | 5 | — | — |
Post-baccalaureate certificate programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | — | — | — |
Master's degree programs (115)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Security Science and Technology | 58 | $148,352 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 166 | $123,499 | $20,500 |
| Physics | 144 | $118,505 | — |
| Systems Engineering | 41 | $116,886 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 445 | $114,760 | $51,250 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | 36 | $108,944 | — |
| Engineering | 41 | $106,841 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 247 | $101,307 | $34,172 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 288 | $88,352 | $51,011 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 91 | $79,555 | $30,750 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 74 | $78,088 | $29,100 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 191 | $74,415 | $20,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 50 | $71,492 | — |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | 274 | $70,238 | $39,925 |
| Geography and Cartography | 99 | $69,954 | $30,150 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 49 | $65,655 | $51,250 |
| Marketing | — | $65,005 | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 30 | $64,581 | — |
| Public Health | 312 | $64,548 | $40,700 |
| Public Administration | 46 | $58,577 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 46 | $56,701 | $33,182 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 62 | $56,404 | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 115 | $54,895 | $40,750 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 73 | $54,743 | $41,000 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 43 | $54,675 | $32,356 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | 56 | $53,909 | $28,850 |
| Education | 74 | $52,870 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 29 | $49,308 | — |
| Library Science and Administration | 124 | $48,660 | $41,175 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | 19 | — | — |
| Agricultural Engineering | — | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | — | — | — |
| Animal Sciences | 7 | — | — |
| Anthropology | 13 | — | — |
| Applied Mathematics | 92 | — | — |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | 28 | — | — |
| Area Studies | 23 | — | — |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 17 | — | — |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 5 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 2 | — | — |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | — | — | — |
| Biological/Biosystems Engineering | 19 | — | — |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | 4 | — | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 37 | — | — |
| Biotechnology | 25 | — | — |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 1 | — | — |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | 35 | — | — |
| Chemical Engineering | 17 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 13 | — | — |
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 33 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering | 4 | — | — |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 22 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 16 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 12 | — | — |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 6 | — | — |
| Computer Engineering | — | — | — |
| Computer Science | 35 | — | — |
| Dance | 7 | — | — |
| Data Science | 51 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 5 | — | — |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 7 | — | — |
| Economics | 45 | — | — |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | — | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | 2 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 4 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 22 | — | — |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 8 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 2 | — | — |
| Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies | 3 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 14 | — | — |
| Genetics | 6 | — | — |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 5 | — | — |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | — | — | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | 12 | — | — |
| History | 5 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 1 | — | — |
| Industrial Engineering | 25 | — | — |
| Information Science/Studies | 11 | — | — |
| Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations | — | — | — |
| Iranian/Persian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | — | — |
| Journalism | 14 | — | — |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | 68 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 9 | — | — |
| Materials Sciences | 24 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 7 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 26 | — | — |
| Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies | 19 | — | — |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | 3 | — | — |
| Mining and Mineral Engineering | 7 | — | — |
| Molecular Medicine | 1 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | — | — |
| Music | 32 | — | — |
| Natural Sciences | — | — | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 3 | — | — |
| Nutrition Sciences | 5 | — | — |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | 11 | — | — |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | 9 | — | — |
| Philosophy | 9 | — | — |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | 23 | — | — |
| Plant Sciences | 1 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 4 | — | — |
| Psychology | 20 | — | — |
| Public Policy Analysis | 18 | — | — |
| Real Estate Development | 73 | — | $22,634 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 13 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 17 | — | — |
| Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 4 | — | — |
| Social Sciences | — | — | — |
| Sociology | 4 | — | — |
| Statistics | 16 | — | — |
| Sustainability Studies | 20 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 27 | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | 13 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | — | — | — |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | 4 | — | — |
Doctoral degree programs (76)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | 87 | $132,173 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 15 | $124,212 | $77,475 |
| Public Health | 19 | $89,479 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 25 | $82,798 | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 6 | $81,959 | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 18 | $70,300 | $45,076 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | 10 | — | — |
| Agricultural Engineering | — | — | — |
| Animal Sciences | — | — | — |
| Anthropology | 15 | — | — |
| Applied Mathematics | 15 | — | — |
| Area Studies | 20 | — | — |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 32 | — | — |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 2 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 12 | — | — |
| Biological/Biosystems Engineering | 10 | — | — |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | 2 | — | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 19 | — | — |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 1 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 23 | — | — |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | 13 | — | — |
| Chemical Engineering | 7 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 42 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering | 9 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 7 | — | — |
| Computer Science | 15 | — | — |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 14 | — | — |
| Economics | 10 | — | — |
| Education | 7 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 51 | — | $49,470 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 22 | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 8 | — | — |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 6 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 12 | — | — |
| Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies | 3 | — | — |
| Genetics | 5 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 12 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 26 | — | — |
| History | 8 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 2 | — | — |
| Information Science/Studies | 2 | — | — |
| Iranian/Persian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | 5 | — | — |
| Library Science and Administration | — | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 26 | — | — |
| Linguistics and Anthropology | — | — | — |
| Materials Sciences | 6 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 15 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 11 | — | — |
| Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies | 17 | — | — |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | 3 | — | — |
| Mining and Mineral Engineering | 2 | — | — |
| Molecular Medicine | 12 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 3 | — | — |
| Music | 30 | — | — |
| Natural Sciences | — | — | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 6 | — | — |
| Nutrition Sciences | 6 | — | — |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | 19 | — | — |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | 9 | — | — |
| Philosophy | 11 | — | — |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | 23 | — | — |
| Plant Sciences | 4 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 9 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 2 | — | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 24 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 17 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 13 | — | — |
| Sociology | 13 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 3 | — | — |
| Statistics | 9 | — | — |
| Systems Engineering | 19 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 20 | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | — | — | — |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | 4 | — | — |
Professional degree programs (7)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | 229 | $104,075 | $132,000 |
| Law | 236 | $74,758 | $64,975 |
| Medicine | 385 | $66,460 | $186,889 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 17 | — | — |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | — | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 218 | — | — |
| Veterinary Medicine | 107 | — | $243,591 |
Graduate certificate programs (73)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | 18 | — | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 1 | — | — |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 1 | — | — |
| Anthropology | — | — | — |
| Applied Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Archeology | — | — | — |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | — | — | — |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 5 | — | — |
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education | — | — | — |
| Biology | 6 | — | — |
| Biotechnology | 6 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 1 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering | — | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 38 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 3 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 9 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 65 | — | — |
| Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis | 1 | — | — |
| Data Science | 2 | — | — |
| Education | 10 | — | — |
| Education, Other | — | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 3 | — | — |
| Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research | 8 | — | — |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | — | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Fields | 9 | — | — |
| Engineering, Other | 2 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 4 | — | — |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | — | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | — | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | — | — | — |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | 2 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 25 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | — | — | — |
| Geological/Geophysical Engineering | 4 | — | — |
| Gerontology | — | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 14 | — | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 5 | — | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | — | — | — |
| Historic Preservation and Conservation | 9 | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Homeland Security | 1 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 5 | — | — |
| International Business | 4 | — | — |
| International/Globalization Studies | 5 | — | — |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | 60 | — | — |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | 35 | — | — |
| Library Science and Administration | 45 | — | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services | 39 | — | — |
| Marketing | 4 | — | — |
| Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies | — | — | — |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | 5 | — | — |
| Mining and Mineral Engineering | 6 | — | — |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | — | — |
| Museology/Museum Studies | 5 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 1 | — | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 6 | — | — |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Physics | 19 | — | — |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | — | — | — |
| Public Administration | 3 | — | — |
| Public Health | 14 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 11 | — | — |
| Real Estate Development | 7 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 7 | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Social Sciences | 6 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 7 | — | — |
| Statistics | 6 | — | — |
| Systems Engineering | 5 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 25 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 4 | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | 7 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Arizona
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University Campus Immersion | Tempe | $14,694 | 90% | $69,111 |
| Grand Canyon University | Phoenix | $21,509 | 79% | $50,609 |
| Northern Arizona University | Flagstaff | $17,265 | 90% | $59,083 |
| University of Phoenix-Arizona | Phoenix | $13,916 | — | $43,584 |
| Arizona State University Digital Immersion | Scottsdale | $11,594 | 67% | $69,111 |
| The University of Arizona Global Campus | Chandler | $28,679 | — | $39,232 |
| American InterContinental University System | Chandler | $16,125 | — | $42,612 |
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Prescott | $38,102 | 77% | $92,069 |
About University of Arizona
| Type | Public four-year university |
|---|---|
| Location | Tucson, AZ |
| Setting | Large city |
| Undergraduates | 42,537 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 20 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission |
| Website | arizona.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
What is University of Arizona's acceptance rate?
University of Arizona admits 86% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,246 on the SAT.
How much does University of Arizona cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $31,018 a year (tuition and fees: $13,906 in-state, $43,068 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $17,125 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $14,327.
How much do University of Arizona graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $67,414 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 5th of 19 similar colleges in Arizona. The best-paid bachelor's program is computer science ($85,859 a year after graduation).
What is University of Arizona's graduation rate?
71% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 83% of first-year students return for a second year.