The University of Arizona
Admissions
Interested in attending The University of Arizona?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into The University of Arizona, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into The University of Arizona?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Arizona accepted 85% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 56,466 people applied and 48,369 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at The University of Arizona:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 18% ended up enrolling at The University of Arizona, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into The University of Arizona by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Arizona considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Important
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Extracurricular Activities
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Talent/Ability
Considered
- Application Essay
- Class Rank
- Recommendation(s)
- Standardized Test Scores
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Interview
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- State Residency
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into The University of Arizona?
Grades
Students who recently attended The University of Arizona as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.51. 39% of freshmen who attended Arizona were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 66% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
Arizona is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to The University of Arizona. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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