More selective than 43% of Arizona colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
13% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 22% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose UA over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
UA SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, UA is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 580 | 700 |
| SAT math | 570 | 720 |
| ACT composite | 21 | 29 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1150 | 1420 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
UA admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 86% | 580–700 | 570–720 | 21–29 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 86% | 580–700 | 580–720 | 21–30 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is UA compared with other Arizona colleges?
UA has the 4th-lowest acceptance rate of 7 Arizona colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arizona Christian University | 71% | 40% | $32,839 |
| 2 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | 77% | 68% | $40,287 |
| 3 | Ottawa University-Surprise | 78% | 18% | $33,393 |
| 4 | University of Arizona | 86% | 68% | $16,674 |
| 5 | Northern Arizona University | 90% | 61% | $14,158 |
| 6 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion | 90% | 68% | $14,967 |
| 7 | Prescott College | 95% | 56% | $22,583 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Arizona colleges →
Who enrolls at UA
College Scorecard; IPEDS
UA admissions questions
What is the UA acceptance rate?
University of Arizona accepts 86% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 48,369 of 56,466 applicants were admitted.
Does UA require the SAT or ACT?
University of Arizona considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 13% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 22% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for UA?
The middle 50% of University of Arizona enrolled first-year students scored 1150–1420 on the SAT and 21–29 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at UA?
19% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (9,158 of 48,369).
Is UA getting harder to get into?
University of Arizona accepted 86% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 86% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to University of Arizona overview