University of Arizona acceptance rate, scores and deadlines

Tucson, AZ · public · 42,537 undergraduates

Acceptance rate 83.5% Fall 2025 · ↓2.6 pts
SAT, middle 50% 1090–1320 Enrolled, Fall 2025
Tests, 2026–27 Test-optional From the admissions site

Source: Common Data Set 2025–26 · deadlines from Arizona's admissions site.

Chances at Arizona
1500
unweighted, 4.0 scale —
Your odds · Regular decision Likely
92–100%
  • Your SAT 1500 is above the middle 50% of enrolled students (1090–1320).
  • Only 12% of enrolled students sent an SAT, so that middle 50% may run high.
  • Arizona admits 83.5% of applicants overall.

Data: Common Data Set 2025–26 · Test-optional for 2026–27

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Acceptance rate

Arizona acceptance rate by year

47,080 of 56,376 applicants admitted for Fall 2025, against 86.1% for Fall 2024.

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 201520172019202120232025 83.5%
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Entering classAppliedAdmittedRateSource
Fall 202556,37647,08083.5%Common Data Set
Fall 202458,33950,25286.1%IPEDS
Fall 202356,46648,36985.7%IPEDS
Fall 202252,09145,19486.8%IPEDS
Fall 202148,06541,94687.3%IPEDS
Fall 202043,54037,06485.1%IPEDS
Fall 201940,85434,55884.6%IPEDS
Fall 201839,94133,71784.4%IPEDS
Fall 201733,60828,08983.6%IPEDS
Fall 201636,16628,43378.6%IPEDS
Fall 201535,40827,06176.4%IPEDS

2026–27 applications

Arizona deadlines for 2026–27

Apply with Common App. Checked October 24, 2026 on Arizona's admissions site. Dates can change; confirm them there before you submit.

  1. Early action Apply by Decisions Decisions begin January 15
Every 2026–27 deadline, in date order

Early rounds

Early decision and early action at Arizona

Arizona offers early action for 2026–27. It does not publish separate early admit rates in its Common Data Set.

Scores and GPA

Test scores and GPA at Arizona

Scores are for enrolled students who sent them, not for everyone admitted.

SAT, middle 50% 1090–1320
40012% sent a score1600
ACT, middle 50% 20–28
1Enrolled, Fall 202536
Average high school GPA 3.43
As reported, 98% reported a GPA
High school GPA of enrolled first-years (Fall 2025)
  • 4.012.0%
  • 3.75–3.9922.0%
  • 3.50–3.7418.0%
  • 3.25–3.4914.0%
  • 3.00–3.2413.0%
  • 2.50–2.9919.0%
  • Below 2.502.0%

What counts

What Arizona weighs

From section C7 of Arizona's Common Data Set 2025–26.

Very important

  • Course rigor
  • GPA

Important

  • Activities
  • Talent or ability
  • Character
  • Demonstrated interest

Considered

  • Class rank
  • Test scores
  • Essays
  • Volunteer work
  • Work experience

Not considered

  • Recommendations
  • Interview
  • First-generation status
  • Alumni relation
  • Where you live
  • State residency
  • Religious affiliation

Cost

What Arizona costs

From the College Scorecard. For your own estimate, use Arizona's net price calculator.

Tuition, in-state$13,906
Per year
Tuition, out-of-state$43,068
Per year
Average net price$17,125
After grants, aided students
Open Arizona's net price calculator

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Colleges with a similar acceptance rate

Close to Arizona's 83.5%, from the same official data.

FAQ

Questions about Arizona admissions

What is Arizona's acceptance rate?

Arizona admitted 47,080 of 56,376 first-year applicants for Fall 2025, an acceptance rate of 83.5%. That is down from 86.1% for Fall 2024. Source: Common Data Set 2025–26.

Is Arizona test-optional for 2026–27?

Yes. Arizona is test-optional for 2026–27: you can apply with or without SAT or ACT scores.

When are Arizona's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Early action: November 1, 2026. Check Arizona's admissions site before you apply, as dates can change.

What SAT score do you need for Arizona?

There is no cutoff. The middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 1090–1320 on the SAT (Fall 2025), and 12% of them sent a score. A score at or above 1320 is in the top quarter of enrolled students.

Where the numbers come from

Sources

Odds are estimates from public data, shown as a range. An estimate, not a guarantee.

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