Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.
58,339 applied, 50,252 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).
What does University of Arizona cost?
$17,125 a year in-state
Out of state: about $46,287 a year
What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $31,018.
Tap your family income:
Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000
$14,327
$30,000–$48,000
$14,785
$48,000–$75,000
$14,413
$75,000–$110,000
$18,080
over $110,000
$24,145
Sticker, in-state
$31,018
In-state, with aid
$17,125
At your income
Out-of-state tuition is $43,068 a year, against $13,906 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $29,162 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
Does University of Arizona need the SAT or ACT?Optional
No.
Test-optional for fall 2027. 11% of enrolled first-years sent the SAT. Send your SAT if it's 1290 or higher, the middle of what enrolled first-years scored.
Is University of Arizona test-optional for fall 2027?
Yes. University of Arizona is test-optional for students entering in fall 2027, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT scores. Checked on arizona.edu on Nov 2, 2026.
What is University of Arizona's acceptance rate?
86% for fall 2024: 50,252 of 58,339 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for University of Arizona?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1150 to 1420 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does University of Arizona cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $14,413 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $31,018.
How much does University of Arizona cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at University of Arizona is $43,068 a year, against $13,906 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $17,125 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $29,162 tuition gap gives about $46,287 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
When is the University of Arizona application deadline for fall 2027?
Early action closed Nov 1, 2026. Checked on arizona.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
