University of Arizona Acceptance Rate
Tucson, Arizona · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 56,466
- Admitted
- 48,369
- Yield
- 18.9%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Arizona's acceptance rate has risen from 74.6% in 2014–15 to 85.7% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 32,723 to 56,466 (+73%) over that period.
Its 85.7% rate makes University of Arizona more selective than about 30% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 9 tracked Arizona schools, it is more selective than about 33%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (87.7% for women vs 83.2% for men, a 4.5-point gap). University of Arizona has been test-optional since 2018–19. Of admitted students, 18.9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 32,723 | 24,417 | 74.6% | 7,744 |
| 2015–16 | 35,408 | 27,061 | 76.4% | 8,037 |
| 2016–17 | 36,166 | 28,433 | 78.6% | 7,753 |
| 2017–18 | 33,608 | 28,089 | 83.6% | 7,360 |
| 2018–19 | 39,941 | 33,717 | 84.4% | 7,750 |
| 2019–20 | 40,854 | 34,558 | 84.6% | 7,683 |
| 2020–21 | 43,540 | 37,064 | 85.1% | 7,334 |
| 2021–22 | 48,065 | 41,946 | 87.3% | 8,436 |
| 2022–23 | 52,091 | 45,194 | 86.8% | 9,027 |
| 2023–24 | 56,466 | 48,369 | 85.7% | 9,158 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 30,826 | 27,042 | 87.7% |
| Men | 25,638 | 21,325 | 83.2% |
| Unknown | 2 | 2 | 100% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 580–700 | 13% |
| SAT Math | 580–720 | |
| ACT Composite | 21–30 | 22% |
How University of Arizona compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Arizona's acceptance rate?
University of Arizona's acceptance rate is 85.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (48,369 admitted of 56,466 applicants).
Is University of Arizona test optional?
University of Arizona is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Arizona?
University of Arizona received 56,466 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 48,369.
What SAT score do you need for University of Arizona?
Admitted students at University of Arizona typically scored 580–700 on SAT Reading/Writing and 580–720 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Arizona getting harder to get into?
University of Arizona has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 74.6% in 2014–15 to 85.7% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.arizona.edu/.