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Colleges / The University of Arizona

The University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ 4-Year Public
Acceptance RateN.A.
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U of A Student Life

U of A is on a 392-acre campus in the urban setting of Tucson, Arizona, not far from Tucson and Arizona.

U of A Student Activities

There are many activities and organizations for U of A students to join – including band, chorus, theater groups, a campus newspaper, a radio station and more.

Interested in Greek life? U of A has fraternities and sororities.

U of A students' favorite campus traditions are Spring Fling Carnival, Homecoming and Family Weekend.

Does U of A Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at U of A.

Housing Options Offered? Details
On-Campus Housing Yes
Guaranteed Housing Yes Priortiy given to freshman
Co-ed Housing Available Yes
Housing for Students with Disabilities Yes
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus –– 22%
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing –– 7,249
Number of Students Living On-Campus –– 7,077
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus –– 78%

U of A offers on-campus housing. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are given priority for on-campus housing.

Most U of A students live off campus. In 2022, 22% of undergrads at U of A lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 78% of students lived off-campus or commuted to U of A. There are 7,249 spots available in on-campus housing for all 38,528 undergraduates. In the 2021-2022 school year, 7,077 students chose to live in campus housing. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

U of A offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

U of A Athletics

At U of A there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at U of A:

Sport Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Division Women's Division Men's Scholarships Women's Scholarships
Indoor Track NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Basketball NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Golf NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Swimming And Diving NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Tennis NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Track And Field NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Cross Country Running NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Rugby Club Teams Club Teams NCAA Division 1-A NCAA Division 1
Triathlon Club Teams Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams
Equestrian Sports Club Teams Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams
Lacrosse Club Teams Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams
Ultimate Frisbee Club Teams Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams
Water Polo Club Teams Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams
Wrestling Club Teams Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams

Safety at U of A

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

The University of Arizona is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The U of A campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

U of A offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to U of A

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit U of A, take Interstate 10 to Tucson, AZ. If you need to fly, book your flight to Tucson International airport.

While you're planning, check out other schools in Arizona you may want to visit too. Click the heart at the top of each school's page to save it to your college list.

Want to visit but can't make the trip? Explore U of A's campus without leaving home by taking a virtual campus tour

Keep Reading About U of A

Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.

Overview

Admissions

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U of A Students

57%

Women

43%

Men

77%

Full Time

23%

Part Time

61%

In State

39%

Out-of-State

Ethnicity

Undergraduate Students

38,528

Graduate Students

10,943

U of A Campus Services

Student Services
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Counseling
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Health Clinic
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Women's Center
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Veterans Affairs
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Career Planning
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Alumni Networking
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 ESL
Campus Security
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Late-Night Transport / Escort
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Security Patrol

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

49,471

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

N.A.

Tuition and Fees

In State

$14,614

Out-of-State

$41,014

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Unknown
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