B
Good
Score: 62/100

University of Arizona

4-Year Public
📍 Tucson, Arizona 85721
Outcomes
B+
79/100
Affordability
C+
55/100
Resources
C
51/100
Experience
B+
74/100
Prestige
C+
50/100

Quick Stats

53,001
Total Enrollment
66%
Graduation Rate
88%
Retention Rate
19.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
86%
Acceptance Rate
$18,144
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near University of Arizona

12% of students live off-campus (not with family), creating consistent rental demand near campus. That's approximately 6,519 students who need housing.

Avg Home Value
$0
For parents & investors

The University of Arizona Town Property Report

  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 85713 (4.7% cap, Tucson)

Get the free 1-page report: rent-vs-dorm math, the 3 best nearby ZIPs by yield, and the “kiddie condo” strategy parents use.

✓ Sent — check your inbox

Free — no spam, unsubscribe anytime.

🏆 Where University of Arizona Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥉
Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare
of 11 schools
🥉
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering, Other
of 4 schools
#6
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
of 24 schools
#6
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
of 81 schools
#12
Physiology, General
of 22 schools
#12
Management Information Systems, General
of 97 schools
#18
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
of 100 schools
#23
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
of 100 schools
#29
Nutrition Sciences
of 68 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $11,546 $37,053
Room $8,900
Board $5,500
Total Cost (On-Campus) $33,126 $60,595

Financial Aid

98%
Receive Any Aid
21%
Receive Pell Grants
28%
Take Out Loans
$18,144
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$12,043
$30,001 - $48,000$13,789
$48,001 - $75,000$15,497
$75,001 - $110,000$20,124
$110,001+$20,936

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Psychology, General 522 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 367 grads/yr Public Health, General 343 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 309 grads/yr Physiology, General 300 grads/yr Computer Science 251 grads/yr Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 244 grads/yr Legal Professions and Studies, Other 233 grads/yr Speech Communication and Rhetoric 231 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 217 grads/yr Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 211 grads/yr Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare 207 grads/yr Medicine 202 grads/yr Finance, General 193 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 185 grads/yr Accounting 185 grads/yr Management Information Systems, General 184 grads/yr Political Science and Government, General 170 grads/yr Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering, Other 170 grads/yr Nutrition Sciences 144 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from University of Arizona's top programs commonly pursue.

Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Psychologists, all other
$118k/yr 55,300 jobs
Industrial-organizational psychologists
$110k/yr 5,600 jobs
Clinical and counseling psychologists
$96k/yr 76,300 jobs
Psychology teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 52,500 jobs
Social science research assistants
$58k/yr 40,600 jobs
Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs

Student Demographics

53,001
Total Students
55%
Women
83%
Traditional Age (18-24)
12%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 45%
Hispanic 25%
Black 4%
Asian 6%
Two or More 5%
Non-Resident 7%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 70%
Off-Campus (Renters) 12%
With Family 18%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~6,519 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 38%
Hybrid (Some Online) 41%
Fully Online 21%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 83%
25-64 (Adult) 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Arizona?
University of Arizona has an acceptance rate of 86%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend University of Arizona?
Tuition at University of Arizona is $11,546 for in-state students and $37,053 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $18,144.
What is the graduation rate at University of Arizona?
The graduation rate at University of Arizona is 66%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is University of Arizona a good school?
University of Arizona has a Repit College Score of 62/100 (Grade: B). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C+): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend University of Arizona?
University of Arizona has a total enrollment of 53,001 students. Most students (83%) are traditional college-age (18-24).
Is there rental demand near University of Arizona?
Yes! Approximately 12% of students at University of Arizona live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 6,519 students who need rental housing near campus.

Deciding between a dorm and buying near campus? Run the numbers for University of Arizona — four years of dorm costs vs. owning, including what you’d recover at resale. Buy vs Dorm calculator →

🎓 Similar Colleges to University of Arizona

Compare with other 4-Year public institutions of similar size.

B
Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ · 79,593 students
C+
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ · 28,186 students
C
Arizona State University Digital Immersion
Scottsdale, AZ · 66,062 students
C
Rio Salado College
Tempe, AZ · 18,631 students
C+
International Baptist College and Seminary
Chandler, AZ · 81 students
C+
Yavapai College
Prescott, AZ · 7,200 students

Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: September 2026 | Methodology