University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ · Big 12
U.S. News 2026 National Universities rank: #127
Desert research flagship — Big 12 athletics, top-tier astronomy and optics programs, and a sprawling Tucson campus with a laid-back Southwest vibe.
Key figures
- Acceptance Rate (Overall): 86.1%
- Average Net Price (All Undergrads): $16,674
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 67.5%
- Total Undergraduate Enrollment: 42,537
- SAT Middle 50% (composite midpoint): 1246
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 20