In-state vs. out-of-state tuition at Arizona
The University of Arizona charges $13,926 a year in published tuition and fees for Arizona residents, about $6,963 a semester, and $42,278 a year for students from other states, about $21,139 a semester. That is a difference of $28,352 a year. About 45% of first-year students came from out of state. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships. Compare out-of-state tuition at 100 public universities →
What makes Arizona different
- Research from year one. Arizona says research is open to students in many fields starting in the first year, including astronomy projects tied to NASA.
- Room to explore. Arizona tells students it's fine to arrive undecided or change majors, with advising to help them choose.
- A WUE school, for some majors. Students from western states can pay a reduced rate through the Western Undergraduate Exchange, but only in a limited set of majors.
What Arizona students study
The most common bachelor's degrees (class of 2024): psychology (486), physiology (288), human resources management (239), nursing (233), computer science (226) and communication (214). Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
You may thrive at Arizona if…
- You want a big university with research open to undergraduates.
- You like warm weather, a desert city and outdoor life.
- You'd like to explore before settling on a major.
Worth asking about
- Which majors are open to WUE students this year?
- What does the Franke Honors College add, and how do you apply?
How Arizona compares with the other Big 12 schools
Arizona is one of four universities that joined the Big 12 from the Pac-12 in 2024, and one of its largest. See how the 16 Big 12 schools differ.
FAQ
What is the University of Arizona's acceptance rate? 86.1% for fall 2024: 50,252 of 58,339 applicants were admitted.
What is Arizona's out-of-state acceptance rate? 86.1% for all applicants for fall 2024; neither federal data nor Arizona publishes a separate rate by residency. Arizona is part of the Western Undergraduate Exchange for a limited number of majors, which can lower out-of-state tuition for students from western states. About 45% of first-year students came from out of state. Source
Is the University of Arizona part of WUE? Yes, but only for a limited number of majors, according to WICHE's September 2026 list. Ask Arizona which majors are open to WUE students this year. See the full WUE list →
How much is Arizona tuition per semester? About $6,963 a semester for Arizona residents and $21,139 for out-of-state students, based on published yearly tuition and fees of $13,926 and $42,278 before aid.
Is Arizona an R1 university? Yes. In the 2025 Carnegie Classifications, the University of Arizona is an R1 university, the group with the highest research spending and doctoral degrees. What R1 means →
How many students go to Arizona? About 42,500 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What is Arizona known for? Research open to undergraduates, astronomy and space science, and its Tucson setting.
How much does Arizona cost? Published tuition and fees are $13,926 a year in-state and $42,278 out-of-state, before any aid.
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