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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.

83
%
Acceptance rate
3.43
Average High School GPA
May 1
Regular admission deadline

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into The University of Arizona?

83%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Arizona accepted 83% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 56,376 people applied and 47,080 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
27496 / 31894 (86%)
Men
19584 / 24482 (80%)

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:

100%
92.0
84.0
76.0
68.0
60.0
2024
2025
2026

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

15%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 15% ended up enrolling at The University of Arizona, making their yield rate Low. 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
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into The University of Arizona?

3.43
Average High School GPA

Grades

Students who recently attended The University of Arizona as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.43. 33% of freshmen who attended Arizona were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 62% 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
4.00
12%
3.75-3.99
22%
3.50-3.74
18%
3.25-3.49
14%
3.00-3.24
13%
2.50-2.99
19%
2.00-2.49
2%

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

11%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

18%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
530
75th Percentile
660
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
550
75th Percentile
680
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1090
75th Percentile
1340

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

May 1
Regular admission deadline
August 1
Application notification
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