Tucson, AZ · Public · 42,537 students
What are University of Arizona’s admission requirements?
University of Arizona admits 86.1% of applicants. Here’s what to send, who got in, and where you stand.


86.1%admitted
What to send.
- 3 supplemental essays
- SAT or ACTOptional
When to apply.
- Early ActionNovember 1, 2026
- Regular DecisionMay 1, 2027
Admitted class · 2024
Here’s the class that got in.
- Acceptance rate
- 86.1%
- SAT middle 50%
- 1150–1420median 1245
- ACT middle 50%
- 21–29median 25
- Testing
- Optional19% sent an SAT
Your chances
What are your chances at University of Arizona?
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What does University of Arizona weigh most?
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Very important
- Grades
- Course rigor
Considered
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Essay
- Work experience
Not considered
- Recommendations
- Legacy
From the federal IPEDS admissions survey, 2024. It records whether University of Arizona considers each part, not how heavily.
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