U of A Admission Requirements
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U of A Admission Overview
U of A admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year U of A admitted 86.1% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.48 GPA (B+) and SAT 1150-1420 / ACT 21-29. U of A is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
U of A is test-optional for 2026-27. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
U of A Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Very Low
Admission difficulty for University of Arizona
Acceptance Rate
The U of A acceptance rate is 86.1%. Last year, 50,252 of 58,339 applicants were admitted. That is the 5th lowest acceptance rate in Arizona.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into U of A and can you get accepted?
U of A is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile. Getting an offer is relatively likely compared with more selective schools, but last year's class still posted a strong academic profile.
University of Arizona typically 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. 18% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
U of A GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.48Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
B+Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.48
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at U of A typically have around a 3.48 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. U of A is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
The school ranks #4 in Arizona for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
U of A Test Policy
Test Submission Requirements
The University of Arizona is test-optional for first-year admission. SAT and ACT scores are not required for general admission, institutional merit scholarships, or the W.A. Franke Honors College. Students who choose to send official scores from the testing agency may have them used in application review, for class placement at orientation, or to help meet core competency requirements.
Cycle: 2026-27. Source: https://www.arizona.edu/admissions/undergraduate/first-year
U of A SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1150-1420Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
11%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 580
- Math 570
- Composite 1150
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 700
- Math 720
- Composite 1420
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at U of A typically score around a 1290 SAT (middle 50% 1150–1420) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 87th percentile nationally. U of A ranks #1 in the state of Arizona and #216 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1150 to 1420
SAT policy
U of A is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1290 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
U of A ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
21-29Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
18%25th Percentile Scores
- English 20
- Math 19
- Composite 21
75th Percentile Scores
- English 30
- Math 28
- Composite 29
Average ACT
Incoming testers at U of A typically have around a 25 ACT (mid-50 21–29) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 78th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. U of A places #2 among colleges in Arizona for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 21 to 29
ACT policy
You may apply to U of A without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 25.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
High School Class Rank
Class Rank of Admitted Students
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.
Data Source, Peterson's Data
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to University of Arizona and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Test scores: school admissions site, 2026-27. Other fields: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Arizona is $50.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
U of A is test-optional for 2026-27. Last year it admitted 86.1% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.48 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1150-1420); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Other Colleges to Apply To
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=104179.
GPA calculator: University of Arizona GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026