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
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%
