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University of Arizona (UA)
- 1401 E University
- Tucson, AZ 85721
- OPEID College Code: 00108300
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- General Phone: (520) 621-2211
- President: Robert Shelton
- Website: www.arizona.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 37,217
- College Alias: UA, U of A
- College Mascot: Wildcats
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization
- ROTC Army Navy Air Force
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - UA Library Profile
- Grants Medical Degree
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Comprehensive Doctoral with Medical/Veterinary
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: admissions.arizona.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- Professional Degree Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 12,163 | 13,185 | 25,348 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 9,083 (75%) | 10,543 (80%) | 19,626 (77%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 3,927 (43%) | 4,555 (43%) | 8,482 (43%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 5,274 | 80% |
| ACT ® Exam | 2,685 | 41% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 480 | 600 |
| SAT ® Math | 490 | 620 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 21 | 26 |
| ACT ® English | 20 | 26 |
| ACT ® Math | 21 | 27 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: UA Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 79%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 24% | 17% | 2% | 67% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,208 | $3,251 | $2,324 | $4,678 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.3% | 2.1% | 3.6% |
| Number in Default | 173 | 123 | 175 |
| Number in Repayment | 7,279 | 5,847 | 4,830 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $5,048 | $4,766 | $4,498 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $16,282 | $14,972 | $13,682 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $816 | $780 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,370 | $7,850 | $7,460 |
| Other Expenses | $3,726 | $3,120 | $2,990 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,550 | $8,390 | $8,060 |
| Other Expenses | $6,238 | $5,050 | $5,100 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,726 | $5,050 | $5,300 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $17,144 | $16,552 | $15,728 |
| Out of State | $28,378 | $26,758 | $24,912 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $20,836 | $19,022 | $18,438 |
| Out of State | $32,070 | $29,228 | $27,622 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $9,774 | $11,102 | $10,578 |
| Out of State | $21,008 | $21,308 | $19,762 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Medical School | $17,726 | $28,532 |
| Pharmacy School | $13,768 | $24,574 |
| Law School | $17,768 | $28,574 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 37,217 Undergraduate: 29,070 Graduate: 6,870 Professional: 1,277
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 17,532 Female: 19,685
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 13,744 Female: 15,326
- Graduate Gender Male: 3,227 Female: 3,643
- Professional Gender Male: 561 Female: 716
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 31,056 Part-Time: 6,161
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 25,228 Part-Time: 3,842
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 4,560 Part-Time: 2,310
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 1,268 Part-Time: 9
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 2,261 | 6% |
| American Indian | 940 | 3% |
| Black | 1,142 | 3% |
| Asian | 2,201 | 6% |
| Hispanic | 5,431 | 15% |
| White | 23,193 | 62% |
| Unknown | 2,049 | 6% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 6,359 | 17% |
| Ages 18-19 | 5,208 | 14% |
| Ages 20-21 | 9,644 | 26% |
| Ages 22-24 | 6,648 | 18% |
| Ages 25-29 | 4,544 | 12% |
| Ages 30-34 | 2,013 | 5% |
| Ages 35-39 | 1,052 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 1,132 | 3% |
| Ages 50-65 | 589 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 28 | 0.08% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 11,699 | 9,570 | 2,129 |
| Faculty Status | 2,805 | 2,161 | 644 |
| Tenured Faculty | 1,226 | 1,155 | 71 |
| Graduate Assistants | 2,877 | - | 2,877 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 2,805 | 2,161 | 644 |
| Primarily Instruction | 617 | 183 | 434 |
| Primarily Research | 483 | 355 | 128 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 169 | 157 | 12 |
| Other Professionals | 5,814 | 4,804 | 1,010 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 2,911 | 2,448 | 463 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 1,387 | 1,105 | 282 |
| Skilled Crafts | 291 | 287 | 4 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 865 | 728 | 137 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $86,004 (1,418) | $91,990 (932) | $74,524 (486) |
| Professor | $113,518 (557) | $115,325 (436) | $107,009 (121) |
| Associate Professor | $78,559 (367) | $81,628 (226) | $73,641 (141) |
| Assistant Professor | $67,829 (316) | $69,602 (189) | $65,192 (127) |
| Instructor | $36,378 (45) | $36,571 (21) | $36,210 (24) |
| Lecturer | $51,287 (133) | $51,375 (60) | $51,215 (73) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $110,128 (172) | $113,677 (113) | $103,330 (59) |
| Professor | $132,175 (95) | $131,954 (70) | $132,796 (25) |
| Associate Professor | $96,236 (37) | $94,709 (24) | $99,054 (13) |
| Assistant Professor | $76,895 (22) | $79,709 (9) | $74,946 (13) |
| Instructor | $50,400 (1) | - (-) | $50,400 (1) |
| Lecturer | $63,674 (17) | $61,830 (10) | $66,309 (7) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $86,448 (1,590) | $92,100 (1,045) | $75,609 (545) |
| Professor | $112,736 (652) | $114,307 (506) | $107,290 (146) |
| Associate Professor | $78,576 (404) | $81,231 (250) | $74,266 (154) |
| Assistant Professor | $67,509 (338) | $69,403 (198) | $64,832 (140) |
| Instructor | $36,484 (46) | $36,571 (21) | $36,411 (25) |
| Lecturer | $51,379 (150) | $51,262 (70) | $51,481 (80) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $6,730,896 | $3,793,345 | $2,937,551 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 56% | 44% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 509 | 263 | 246 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 448 | 253 | 195 |
| Baseball | 40 | 40 | - |
| Basketball | 34 | 16 | 18 |
| Football | 107 | 107 | - |
| Golf | 26 | 16 | 10 |
| Gymnastics | 20 | - | 20 |
| Soccer | 31 | - | 31 |
| Softball | 19 | - | 19 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 58 | 26 | 32 |
| Tennis | 20 | 11 | 9 |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 40 | - | 40 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 73 | 33 | 40 |
| Cross Country | 25 | 14 | 11 |
| Volleyball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $320,262 | $100,626 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $131,556 | $55,158 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 81 | 40 | 41 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Football | 12 | 12 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 11 | 11 | - |
| Golf | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Gymnastics | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Soccer | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Softball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 14 | 7 | 7 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Tennis | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Cross Country | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 5 | - | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | - | 4 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 80%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 51%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 56% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 52% |
| Female | 60% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 60% |
| American Indian | 28% |
| Black | 45% |
| Asian | 63% |
| Hispanic | 49% |
| White | 57% |
| Unknown | 61% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 33% |
| 5 Years | 51% |
| 6 Years | 56% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 71 | 70 |
| Liquor Related | 53 | 66 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 65 | 67 |
| Liquor Related | 40 | 61 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Murder | 1 | - |
| Forcible Rape | 8 | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 7 |
| Burglary | 43 | 34 |
| Arson | - | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Murder | 1 | - |
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 3 |
| Burglary | 20 | 12 |
| Arson | - | 1 |
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