University of Arizona - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into University of Arizona

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

86.8%

Admission Difficulty for University of Arizona
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Difficult
Applicant Competition		Very Low

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at U of A is 86.8%. Its admission rate is the 8th lowest in Arizona.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into U of A and can you get accepted?

University of Arizona is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 45,194 out of the 52,091 who applied were admitted.

University of Arizona typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.48. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 20% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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87% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to University of Arizona you should:

Have a high school GPA of 3.48 or better
Earn B+ grades in high school
Score 1260 on the SAT
Score 25 on the ACT
Graduate in the top 25% of your high school class

U of A GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.48

Typical High School Grades

B+

What GPA do you need to get into University of Arizona?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into U of A are to have around a 3.48 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.48 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as U of A accepts 87% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at U of A is 3.48 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #4 in Arizona for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since U of A is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted University of Arizona students
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	15.75%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	24.41%	Avg +
3.50 to 3.74	16.52%	Avg -
3.25 to 3.49	13.69%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.24	11.32%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	16.71%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	1.59%	Reach
1.00 to 1.99	0.01%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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U of A SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to University of Arizona. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 19% of students submitted SAT scores and 23% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

1140-1370

Applicants Submitting SAT

19%

SAT Scores for University of Arizona
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	570
Math 25th Percentile	570
Composite 25th Percentile	1140

SAT Scores for University of Arizona
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	680
Math 75th Percentile	690
Composite 75th Percentile	1370
Average SAT Score	1260

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to University of Arizona?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at U of A is 1260 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1140-1370. Students who get into University of Arizona score in the top 34 percent of all SAT test takers.. U of A ranks #2 in the state of Arizona and #249 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1260 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. U of A regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1140 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1140, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1020, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

University of Arizona is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1260 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1255, you have around a 87% chance of being admitted. A 1370 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 93% chance of getting in.

University of Arizona admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1370 and Above	Good	>93%
1255 to 1370	Avg +	87%-93%
1140 to 1255	Avg -	78%-87%
1025 to 1140	Reach	65%-78%
Less than 1025	Low	<65%

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U of A ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

21-29

Applicants Submitting ACT

23%

ACT Scores for University of Arizona
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	20
Math 25th Percentile	20
Composite 25th Percentile	21

ACT Scores for University of Arizona
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	29
Math 75th Percentile	28
Composite 75th Percentile	29
Average ACT Score	25

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into U of A?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to U of A is 25, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 21 and 29. The school ranks #2 in Arizona for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 25. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 21 and score in the score in the top 43 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 17.

23 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to University of Arizona.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as University of Arizona is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into U of A for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 25 score has around 87% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 93% with a 29 ACT score.

University of Arizona admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
29 and Above	Good	>93%
25 to 29	Avg +	87%-93%
21 to 25	Avg -	78%-87%
17 to 21	Reach	65%-78%
Less than 17	Low	<65%

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High School Class Rank

66% of University of Arizona freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 39% are in the top ten percent.

High School Class Rank for admitted University of Arizona students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	39%
Top 25% of class	66%
Top 50% of class	88%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

University of Arizona admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	28,704	23,387	52,091
Accepted	25,329	19,865	45,194
Acceptance Rate	88%	85%	87%
Enrolled	5,223	3,804	9,027
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	21%	19%	20%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Arizona is $50.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to University of Arizona and what student information is used for admission decisions?

University of Arizona Application Requirements
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at University of Arizona
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because University of Arizona is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.48 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1260 and ACT of 25 will almost guarantee your admission.