by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 35,357 undergraduates in 2020, University of Arizona is a very large, public university located in Tucson, Arizona. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, University of Arizona offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by University of Arizona can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our University of Arizona Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 7.0% of the student population at University of Arizona. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit University of Arizona Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", University of Arizona does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit University of Arizona Veteran Services . For more information, check out our University of Arizona for Veterans Guide.
University of Arizona offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
University of Arizona has a comparatively very large, student body. There were 35,357 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 28,556 (80.8%). Part-time attendance was 6,801 (19.2%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 28,556 | 6,801 | 35,357 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, University of Arizona receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank University of Arizona #97 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at University of Arizona by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the University of Arizona Diversity Guide.
University of Arizona has a total of 504 student athletes, 265 men and 239 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of Arizona Athletics