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University Of Arizona is found in Tucson, Arizona. Tucson is a large city. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Doctoral degree at University Of Arizona.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. University Of Arizona is known for its programs in media and science.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 500. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 500 and 630. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
University Of Arizona has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 37,036 in 2005 at University Of Arizona.
The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Pacific-10 Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Arizona
1401 E University
Tucson, AZ 85721-0066
General Phone: (520) 621-2211
Admissions Phone: (520) 621-3237
Financial Aid Phone: (520) 621-1858
http://www.arizona.edu
University Of Arizona awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,449 | political science, English, economics, history, library science, anthropology, creative writing, Spanish language, ... |
| Business And Management | 1,083 | marketing, accounting, MIS, finance, human resources, business management, managerial economics, operations management, ... |
| Science | 806 | cell biology, animal physiology, optics, ecology, biochemistry, chemistry, bacteriology, biology, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 779 | elementary school teaching, special ed, education, health teaching, reading teaching, physical education teaching, English teaching, higher education administration, ... |
| Engineering | 658 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering, engineering management, industrial engineering, systems engineering, aerospace engineering, ... |
| Media | 575 | communication studies, radio and television, journalism |
| Therapy And Counseling | 499 | psychology, communication disorders, educational psychology, genetic counseling |
| Family And Social Work | 299 | consumer economics, family studies, public administration, family resource management |
| Medicine | 288 | medicine, pharmacy, public health, pre-veterinary, pharmaceutics and drug design, neuroscience, gerontology |
| Fine Arts | 181 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Architecture And Planning | 178 | urban planning, architecture, landscape architecture |
| Law | 171 | law, legal research |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 171 | computer and info science, computer engineering |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 167 | registered nursing |
| Music | 85 | music, music performance, various music studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 74 | philosophy, religion, Jewish studies |
| Mathematics | 73 | mathematics, applied mathematics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 67 | drama, dance, theatre design |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 60 | wildlife management, environmental studies, conservation, natural resources policy, natural resources courses |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 49 | agricultural economics, agriculture |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 46 | nutrition sciences, dietitian, health and physical education |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 42 | soil science, plant sciences, range management, agronomy |
| Art Studies | 33 | visual and performing arts, art studies |
| Animal Science And Care | 32 | animal science |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 27 | criminal justice and administration |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 9 | clinical lab tech |
| Medical Adminstration | 7 | health care administration |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Arizona in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 5,741 | 120 |
| Master's degree | 1,454 | 107 |
| Doctor's degree | 386 | 74 |
| First-professional degree | 310 | 3 |
| Post-master's certificate | 17 | 3 |
In 2005, University Of Arizona had a total enrollment of 37,036 students (33,198 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 78% |
| Graduate | 19% |
| First Professional | 3% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 65% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 13% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Other Races | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 7% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 67% |
| California | 12% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 79 % |
| Part-Time | 48 % |
University Of Arizona offers campus housing for 5,800 of its 33,198 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Tucson, Arizona for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 17,904 | 15,701 | 88% | 5,974 | 38% |
| Men | 8,386 | 7,155 | 85% | 2,773 | 39% |
| Women | 9,518 | 8,546 | 90% | 3,201 | 37% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 500 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 630 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 83% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 41% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (520) 621-3237
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,498 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,682 |
| Room and board | $ 7,460 |
| Room charge | $ 4,100 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,360 |
| Books and supplies | $ 780 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,990 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Arizona participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 108300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (520) 621-1858
University Of Arizona has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 84 | $114,091 | 22 | $118,023 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 30 | $73,664 | 16 | $77,340 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 13 | $64,653 | 8 | $76,533 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 4 | $63,111 | 3 | $53,168 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 131 | $98,370 | 49 | $93,994 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 422 | $98,525 | 123 | $88,408 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 194 | $69,199 | 127 | $66,369 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 165 | $63,209 | 99 | $54,668 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 30 | $53,548 | 24 | $58,859 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 811 | $82,661 | 373 | $70,048 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Pacific-10 Conference |
| Basketball | Pacific-10 Conference |
| Baseball | Pacific-10 Conference |
| Track | Pacific-10 Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 192 | 148 | 340 |
| Football | 81 | 0 | 81 |
| Track | 31 | 25 | 56 |
| Baseball | 29 | 0 | 29 |
| Basketball | 12 | 14 | 26 |
| All Other Sports | 39 | 109 | 148 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Economics
Agriculture, General
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Fashion Merchandising
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other
Natural Resources and Conservation, Other
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Agricultural Teacher Education
Art Teacher Education
Bilingual and Multilingual Education
Biology Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Drama and Dance Teacher Education
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
ENGINEERING
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Agricultural/Biological Engineering and Bioengineering
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Mechanics
Engineering Physics
Engineering, General
Engineering, Other
Engineering/Industrial Management
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Geological/Geophysical Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Materials Science
Mechanical Engineering
Mining and Mineral Engineering
Systems Engineering
Water Resources Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Consumer Economics
Family Resource Management Studies, General
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Public Administration
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Agronomy and Crop Science
Plant Sciences, General
Range Science and Management
Soil Science and Agronomy, General
LAW
Law (LLB, JD)
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
American Indian/Native American Studies
Anthropology
Applied Economics
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Comparative Literature
Creative Writing
East Asian Studies
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
Hispanic-American,Puerto Rican & Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
History, General
Italian Language and Literature
Latin American Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Library Science/Librarianship
Linguistics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Near and Middle Eastern Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Gerontology
Medicine (MD)
Neuroscience
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design (MS, PhD)
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
Pre-Veterinary Studies
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
Music, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Health and Physical Education, General
Nutrition Sciences
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Jewish/Judaic Studies
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Anatomy
Animal Genetics
Animal Physiology
Astronomy
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other
Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology
Chemistry, General
Ecology
Entomology
Epidemiology
Geology/Earth Science, General
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
Optics/Optical Sciences
Pathology/Experimental Pathology
Pharmacology
Physics, General
Plant Pathology/Phytopathology
Zoology/Animal Biology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Communication Disorders, General
Educational Psychology
Genetic Counseling/Counselor
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of Arizona Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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