University of Arizona

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$11,546

3% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$18,144

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

85.7%

56,466 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

53,001

78.3% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

65.9%

3,871 Graduates

About

University of Arizona is a higher education institution located in Pima County, AZ. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Arizona were General Psychology (488 degrees awarded), General Physiology (274 degrees), and Registered Nursing (272 degrees).

In 2023, 12,079 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Arizona. 56.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (5,973 degrees), 2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (2,992 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Arizona is $11,546, which is $−19,457 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Arizona was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 7,381 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Arizona is $11,546, which is $19,458 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,144.

In 2023, 79% of undergraduate students attending University of Arizona received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 27% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$11,546

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at University of Arizona was $11,546. The cost of tuition at University of Arizona is $−19,458 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Arizona (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$18,144

2023 Value

6.26%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 University of Arizona had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,144. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of University of Arizona grew by 6.26%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Arizona (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,375

Room and Board

$900

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Arizona was of $12,375 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 1.64% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $900. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Arizona (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

79%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

27%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

79% of undergraduate students at University of Arizona received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 5.95% with respect to 2022, when 84% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Arizona (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Arizona was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 7381 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Arizona received 56,466 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 8.4% annual growth. Out of those 56,466 applicants, 48,369 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 85.7% acceptance rate.

There were 53,001 students enrolled at University of Arizona in 2023. 13% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Arizona has an overall enrollment yield of 18.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

85.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

48,369

Accepted Out of 56,466

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Arizona was 85.7% (48,369 admissions from 56,466 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 86.8%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 8.4%, while admissions grew by 7.03%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Arizona (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

13%

Submission Percentage (2023)

1,182

Scores Submitted (2023)

13% of enrolled first-time students at University of Arizona in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Arizona had a total enrollment of 53,001 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at University of Arizona is 41,526 students and the part-time enrollment is 11,475. This means that 78.3% of students enrolled at University of Arizona are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Arizona, both undergraduate and graduate, is 45.3% White, 25.3% Hispanic or Latino, 5.35% Asian, 4.66% Two or More Races, 4.1% Black or African American, 1.53% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.209% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Arizona in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (28.3%), followed by White Male (20.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (16.7%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (23.5%), followed by White Male (17.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (11%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

78.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Arizona in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 53,001 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Arizona is 41,526 and the part-time enrollment is 11,475. This means that 78.3% of students enrolled at University of Arizona are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Arizona (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

88%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Arizona was 88%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), University of Arizona had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Arizona (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
24,000 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
13,407 enrolled students
Asian
2,834 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Arizona is 45.3% White, 25.3% Hispanic or Latino, 5.35% Asian, 4.66% Two or More Races, 4.1% Black or African American, 1.53% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.209% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3,547 students (6.69%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 1,553 more women than men received degrees from University of Arizona. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Arizona is white (5,973 degrees awarded). There were 2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (2,992 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Arizona is General Psychology (488 degrees awarded), followed by General Physiology (274 degrees) and Registered Nursing (272 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Arizona, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Applied Sciences (297 degrees awarded), Library Science (73 degrees), and Architecture and Related Services (198 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Architects, except landscape and naval

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Arizona are Architects, except landscape and naval (106,852 people), Postsecondary teachers (103,178 people), Other managers (97,642 people), Physicians (68,814 people), and Other Physical Scientists (66,944 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Arizona in 2023 are Applied Sciences (297 degrees awarded), Library Science (73 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (198 degrees), Physical Sciences (432 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (247 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Arizona are Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Sales representatives, wholesale & manufacturing

The most specialized majors at University of Arizona are Applied Sciences (297 degrees awarded), Library Science (73 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (198 degrees), Physical Sciences (432 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (247 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Arizona are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (178,154 people), Elementary & secondary schools (132,730 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (89,779 people), Computer Systems Design (69,526 people), and Scientific research & development services (62,429 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Arizona.

Most Common (2023)

General Psychology
488 degrees awarded
General Physiology
274 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
272 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Arizona was General Psychology with 488 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Arizona according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

5,263

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

6,816

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 5,263 degrees were awarded to men at University of Arizona, which is 0.772 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (6,816).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Arizona by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 200 degrees were awarded to men at University of Arizona in Computer Science, which is 3.92 times more than the 51 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 399 degrees were awarded to men at University of Arizona in Registered Nursing, which is 9.5 times more than the 42 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

50%

100% Completion Time

64%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 50% of students graduating from University of Arizona completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 64% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 66% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (78.8%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at University of Arizona is Female and Asian (78.8% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.413% of graduates (16 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
5,973 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
2,992 degrees awarded
Asian
777 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Arizona is white (5,973 degrees awarded). There were 2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (2,992 degrees).

3.25% of degree recipients (393 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
3,363 degrees awarded
White Male
2,610 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
1,838 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Arizona is white female (3,363 degrees awarded). There were 1.29 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (2,610 degrees).

Operations

University of Arizona has an endowment valued at nearly $1.29B, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 42.6M (3.31%) compared to the 4.37% average return (19M on 434M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2023, University of Arizona had a total salary expenditure of 2.58B. University of Arizona employs 665 Professors, 550 Associate professors and 504 Assistant professors. Most academics at University of Arizona are Male Professor (452), Male Associate professor (297), and Female Assistant professor (270).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Arizona are: Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 1,800 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 1,373 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 1,021 employees.

Endowment

$1.29B

2023 Endowment

6.95%

growth from 2022

University of Arizona has an endowment valued at about $1.29B, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Arizona grew 6.95% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $854M higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Arizona (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$438M - Federal
$13.2M - State
$5.76M - Local

As of 2023, University of Arizona received $438M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $13.2M from state grants and contracts, and $5.76M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$1.15B

2023 Salaries

10.9%

growth from 2022

In 2023, University of Arizona paid a median of $1.15B in salaries, which represents 44.6% of their overall expenditure ($2.58B) and a 10.9% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.23% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.29% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$233M

Instructional Salaries

2,032

Number of Employees

In 2023, University of Arizona paid a total of $233M to 2,032 employees working as instructors, which represents 20.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

665 Employees

Computer, Engineering, and Science

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

1,800 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Arizona were Professor with 665 employees, Associate professor with 550 employees, and Assistant professor with 504 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Arizona were Computer, Engineering, and Science with 1,800 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 1,373 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 1,021 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Arizona was Male Professor with 452 employees, Male Associate professor with 297 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 270 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Arizona.

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