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Arizona at a glance
42,537
undergrads
86%
of applicants admitted
83%
come back for year 2
62%
graduate
20 : 1
students per teacher
$67,414
typical pay 10 years in
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard.
What a year really costs
After grants and scholarships, by family income. Average: $17,125.
Under $30k $14,327
$30k–$48k $14,785
$48k–$75k $14,413
$75k–$110k $18,080
Over $110k $24,145
Tuition, in state
$13,906
Tuition, out of state
$43,068
Typical debt at graduation
$18,000
28% of students get a Pell Grant
Free stuff most students miss
Getting around
Cat Tran Shuttle
Free campus shuttle with multiple routes connecting campus buildings, Park & Ride lots, and nearby neighborhoods. NightCat service runs evenings.
Health & safety
Counseling & Psych Services (CAPS)
Free counseling, therapy, crisis support, and psychiatric services for enrolled students. 24/7 crisis line available.
Eat
Dining halls, quick bites and coffee on campus.
'85 North
Dining hall All-you-care-to-eat dining in Honors Village featuring salad bar, international, omelet, pizza, and carving stations.
Honors Village
Cactus Grill
Dining hall All-you-care-to-eat dining on the third level of the Student Union Memorial Center.
1303 E. University Blvd., 3rd Floor
Chick-fil-A at SUMC
Quick service Chicken sandwiches, nuggets, salads, and wraps in the Student Union Memorial Center.
1303 E. University Blvd.
Panda Express at SUMC
Quick service Chinese-American cuisine with orange chicken, Beijing beef, and more at the Student Union.
1303 E. University Blvd.
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Cafe Fresh bagels, breakfast sandwiches, coffee, and lunch options in the Student Union.
1303 E. University Blvd.
Everbowl at SUMC
Quick service Customizable superfood acai and pitaya bowls and smoothies made from natural ingredients.
1303 E. University Blvd.
Campus Crust
Quick service Thin crust and focaccia-style pizzas, hearty pasta dishes, and fresh salads in the Student Union.
1303 E. University Blvd.
Arizona Market
Market Grab-and-go sandwiches, salads, snacks, sushi, fresh produce, and groceries in the Student Union.
1303 E. University Blvd.
Cafe Bolo
Cafe Coffee and food in the North District, convenient for students in Honors Village dorms.
North District
Starbucks at Campus Store
Cafe Full Starbucks menu inside the University of Arizona Campus Store near the Student Union.
1303 E. University Blvd.
Sabor
Quick service Mexican-inspired cuisine with burritos, tacos, and bowls at the Student Union Memorial Center.
1303 E. University Blvd.
IQ Fresh
Quick service Fresh, healthy bowls, wraps, and salads focused on nutritious ingredients at the Student Union.
1303 E. University Blvd.Where to live
Residence halls, apartments and help finding a place.
Likins Hall
Residence hall Four to six-story eco-friendly dorm in the Highland District with double rooms, community bathrooms, and large interior courtyard.
1401 E. 1st St.
Arizona-Sonora Hall
Residence hall One of the largest dorms on campus with nearly 400 residents in two nine-story connected towers with double rooms.
1001 E. 1st St.
Coronado Hall
Residence hall Nine-story dorm with suite-style private bathrooms shared by 2-4 residents. Home to Pre-Professional Academic Communities of Excellence.
1011 N. Tyndall Ave.Get around
Shuttles, parking and accessible rides.
Cat Tran Shuttle
Campus transit Free campus shuttle with multiple routes connecting campus buildings, Park & Ride lots, and nearby neighborhoods. NightCat service runs evenings.
SunLink Streetcar
Public transit Modern streetcar connecting UA campus to 4th Avenue, downtown Tucson, and the Mercado District. Discounted U-Pass available for students.
Parking & Transportation Services
Parking Campus parking permits, Park & Ride options, and transportation resources for students, faculty, and staff.
1117 E. 6th St.
Tugo Bike Share
Bike share Bike share system with 330+ bikes at 36+ stations across campus and Tucson. Discounted student passes with unlimited 30-minute trips.
Majors that pay most at Arizona
Typical pay 4 years after graduating. Top 6 of 73 bachelor's majors with published pay.
Mining and Mineral Engineering $120,031
Computer Science $117,451
Electrical Engineering $105,839
Management Information Systems and Services $104,513
Chemical Engineering $101,815
Engineering-Related Fields $101,557
Source: College Scorecard, field-of-study data.
Your Arizona checklist
5 things worth doing early
When you need help
5 things Arizona freshmen figure out too late
Watch the video1 Your syllabus grading rules are locked
The undergraduate syllabus policy requires a statement that the information in the syllabus, "other than the grade and absence policies, may be subject to change with reasonable advance notice". Save every syllabus in week one; the grading and absence rules in it are the ones that hold all term.
2 Final grades change only for math errors
"Within one (1) year of awarding the grade, final grades may be changed by the instructor only if there has been an error in computation." Do the extra credit and fix your scores before grades post; afterward, extra work cannot raise them.
3 One test sets your writing load
For students entering in Fall 2026 or later: "The course sequence required is determined by the Foundations Writing Evaluation." Depending on the result you take one, two or three writing courses. Take the evaluation seriously.
4 Take a break and come back without reapplying
"Undergraduate students who have missed no more than two consecutive regular (Fall/Spring) semesters may return without applying for readmission or requesting an official Leave of Absence." "Eligible students automatically qualify for Back2UA and do not need to notify the University of their intent to return."
5 Record the lecture — Gus makes the notes, flashcards and quiz
Gus is an AI college companion built around your actual classes. Record a lecture and it writes the notes, pulls out the key topics, builds a flashcard deck, and makes a practice quiz from what was actually said. The flashcards come back on a spaced-review schedule, so the thing you missed shows up again right before you would have forgotten it. It is free to try.
One more thing
A community college term can set your catalog
"The term of admission is the first term in which a student enrolls in the University of Arizona or in a public Arizona community college or university." Check which catalog year your advisement report uses.
UA Catalog — choice of catalogYou can move down to an easier course
"Students unable to meet satisfactorily the requirements of courses in which they are registered may be transferred to less advanced courses in the same department if the head of the department and the instructors approve."
UA Catalog — transfer to a less advanced courseGus is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the University of Arizona. Tips checked against Arizona's own pages in October 2026. Campus info last updated April 2026. Stats from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Something out of date? hello@meetgus.app · All campus guides