University of Arizona
University of Arizona is a public four-year school in Tucson, AZ, with its campus in a city. It was founded in 1885[1]. It has about 42,537 undergraduates[8].
Founding year: Wikidata (community-edited) · Other facts: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard- 1885Founded
- 2026Today
Academics
Costs
What a year at University of Arizona costs in 2026-27, for non-resident students and for in-state students[2].
Where the money goes
$30,500 more a year than an in-state student, all of it tuition[2]
In-state figures are for U.S. residents, 2026-27. They are not what an international student pays.
Help paying, for students from abroad
As described by the school. Monthly and four-year figures are our own arithmetic from the yearly total.
Housing and food
The Scorecard does not say whether first-year housing is guaranteed or how many students live on campus. Check the school’s housing page.
Scorecard averages · reference only
These averages include U.S. students and the aid they receive. They are not an international student’s net price.
Getting in
Scores may be used for class placement at orientation or to help meet Core Competency Requirements. The page does not say which entry terms the policy covers.
The page says: “SAT and ACT scores are not required for general admission to the university.”
When to apply
- Early Action (Fall 2026)November 1[6]Decision January 15
- Fall 2027 first-yearApril 15, 2027[6]Application opens August 1, 2026
Dates can change. Check the school’s page before you apply.
Your application checklist
Filled marks come from the school. Dashed marks are not filled in yet.
Scores in detail
What the school asks for, and where its students land.
English test
Stated as a minimum[4]
79 before January 2026, 4 after. Scores within 2 years of application. MyBest and IELTS One Skill Retake accepted per page.
Waiver or exemption: Page mentions alternative via academic coursework, e.g., 3+ years English instruction at English-medium school.
TOEFL iBT moved to a 1–6 scale for tests taken from 21 January 2026.
SAT and ACT
You do not have to send one. If you do, the gold bar shows where the middle half of enrolled students land.
Extra steps for students from abroad
How many get in
Living in Tucson
Clubs, sports and activities
For information only. Confirm every figure with the school before you make decisions.