University of Arizona admitted 86% of applicants for fall 2024 (50,252 of 58,339, federal IPEDS data). University of Arizona is test-optional for fall 2027. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1150–1420.
The numbers
Applied
58,339
fall 2024
ACT, middle 50%
21–29
enrolled first-years
Accept their offer
18%
of admitted students enroll
Application fee
$50
waivers exist
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Can I get into University of Arizona?
86% of applicants get in
Nearly everyone who applies gets in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1150–1420 on the SAT.
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).
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.
Early action is offered: you hear sooner and don't have to commit.
Closed
Early action
Was due Nov 1, 2026
Open
Regular decision
No fixed deadline
Questions people ask
What is University of Arizona's acceptance rate?
University of Arizona admitted 86% of applicants for fall 2024 (50,252 of 58,339, federal IPEDS data).
What SAT score do you need for University of Arizona?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1150–1420. A quarter of them scored higher and a quarter lower, so it's a typical range, not a cutoff (IPEDS, fall 2024).
Where these numbers come from
Admit rate and applicants: IPEDS, fall 2024 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
Cost, pay and debt: College Scorecard, 2024-25 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
Deadlines: arizona.edu, 2026-27 (checked Nov 5, 2026)
Test rule: arizona.edu, fall 2027 (checked Nov 2, 2026)
