University of Arizona

The University of Arizona is a public university located in Tucson, Arizona, with an enrollment of approximately 42,537 students. The university admits the large majority of applicants — its acceptance rate of 86.1% means that most people who apply are offered admission. First-year students return at a rate of 82.8%, and 67.5% of students ultimately complete a degree.

Published tuition is $13,926 per year for in-state students and $42,278 for out-of-state students. The average annual net price — the total estimated cost of attendance, including tuition, fees, and living expenses, after grant and scholarship aid is applied — is $16,674. This figure represents what students actually pay on average once aid is factored in, and it covers all expenses, not tuition alone. About 25.7% of enrolled students receive Pell Grants, a federal aid program for lower-income students.

Among students who completed a credential and borrowed federal loans, the median debt at graduation was $19,620. Approximately 25.5% of all enrolled students — not just graduates — took out federal student loans. Of those borrowers, 65.6% were actively reducing their loan balance within three years of entering repayment, meaning their payments were at least covering accruing interest.

Median earnings stand at $59,979 annually, measured ten years after initial enrollment. This figure is calculated across all federally-aided students who enrolled at the university, including those who did not complete a degree, so it reflects a broad mix of outcomes rather than earnings among graduates only.

The University of Arizona offers programs across a range of career-focused fields. Among those relevant to working adults and career changers are programs leading to roles in biomedical engineering, environmental engineering and environmental science, DevOps engineering, human resources management, instructional design, and law, among others. Prospective students should consult the university directly to confirm current program availability and format.