U of A Description

UA is a diverse community of people who thrive on innovation and collaboration. Our world-class faculty create discoveries that improve the human condition and fuel the state's economy. Our research enterprise provides undergraduate students with opportunities for hands-on experiences that can be found in few universities in the world. As the state's land-grant university, our research and resources enrich communities around the state and around the world.

Surrounded by mountains and the high Sonoran desert, Tucson boasts a distinctive southwestern look and enjoys more than 300 days of sunshine each year.

Mission:
To discover, educate, serve and inspire.

Quick Facts

Location

Southwest

Setting

Large City Setting

Type

Public

Size

Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Wildcats

Nicknames

UA, U of A, 'Zona

Website

www.arizona.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$6,855

Out-of-State Tuition

$22,264

Selectivity

Selective

Enrollment

38,767

U of A Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
29,716
Freshman Class
6,966
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
38,767

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
76%
Graduate
24%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
97%
Part-Time
3%

Gender of Students

Women
55%
Men
45%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
3%
Asian
5%
Caucasian
66%
Latino
18%
Other
8%

International Students

International
6%
Domestic
94%