University of Arizona
Acceptance Rate Trend
SAT Score Range Trend
(middle 50% of admitted students)
| Year | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1130 | 1360 |
| 2018 | 1130 | 1360 |
| 2019 | 1130 | 1360 |
| 2020 | 1150 | 1350 |
| 2021 | 1150 | 1350 |
| 2022 | 1150 | 1350 |
| 2023 | 1150 | 1350 |
| 2024 | 1150 | 1350 |
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👍 Great Fit If You Are:
Explorers of space and Earth
if you care about planets, climate, optics, or humanity’s place in the cosmos, Arizona speaks your language.
Health and equity advocates
if you want to serve border regions, diverse communities, or public health systems, this school equips you.
Data and desert thinkers
if you want to crunch real-world info in dry heat with clear skies, this is your lab.
Latinx and Indigenous voices
if identity and heritage matter in your education, UArizona respects and amplifies them.
Purposeful learners
if you want to grow through relevance and research, not just theory, Tucson will challenge and reward you.
🚨 Not Ideal For:
Cold-climate seekers
Tucson is dry, hot, and intensely sunny for most of the year.
Brand-name purists
UArizona has field-specific excellence but isn’t universally seen as elite.
Party-first students
there’s school spirit, but academics and service shape the culture more than nightlife.
Urban-culture lovers
Tucson is a growing city, but it’s not bustling like LA or NYC.
Hyper-theoretical scholars
the campus leans applied, interdisciplinary, and socially grounded.
☀️ Weather & Climate
spring
60-85°F (16-29°C)
Warm with wildflowers
summer
85-105°F (29-41°C)
Very hot and dry
fall
70-95°F (21-35°C)
Warm and dry
winter
40-65°F (4-18°C)
Mild with occasional frost
Desert climate with hot summers, mild winters, and low rainfall
☀️Average 350 sunny days per year
👩🎓👨🎓 Demographics
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📚 Popular Majors
Campus Area Dining
Nearby Areas
Historic district with restaurants and nightlife
Trendy area with shops and eateries