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University of Arizona
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Annual Tuition
$13,626
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
85.7%
Selectivity Level
Graduation Rate
66.9%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$59,979
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
University of Arizona is a distinguished Public, 4-Year institution located in Tucson, AZ. With a competitive tuition profile of $13,626, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 66.9% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.
Admissions Intel
SAT Score Range
ACT Score Range
Acceptance Rate
85.7%
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 4-Year Cost
$54,504
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
1.8 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$29,979
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
+$245,286
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
+$545,076
Long-term projected return on your education investment
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at University of Arizona is $19,620.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
72
Burglary
21
Theft
21
Assault
6
Robbery
4
Rape
17
Arson
2
Murder
1
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$13,626
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
87.7%
Success
66.9%
In-State Cost
$13,626
Age 25+ Students
14.2%
Carnegie Class
R1: Doctoral — Very High Research
Working at 6yr
7,788 students
Security Benchmark
Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)
Violent Offenses
PER 100KProperty Crimes
PER 100KStats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.
Living In Tucson
Off-Campus Market Estimator
Studio
$906
Monthly Average
1 Bedroom
$1,018
Monthly Average
2 Bedrooms
$1,337
Monthly Average
3 Bedrooms
$
Monthly Average
Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the Tucson metropolitan area.