Tuition (in-state)$14,200
Student : faculty15:1
Acceptance87%
Enrollment53,000
Walk score66
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Education
| Programs | Optical sciences, astronomy, business, nursing, mining engineering |
|---|---|
| Graduation | 68% six-year graduation rate |
| Teaching style | Large lecture sections for introductory courses; honors programs and upper-level seminars are smaller. |
Tuition and cost
| In-state tuition | $14,200 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $43,300 |
| Room and board | $14,500 |
Sticker price before aid. Most students here pay less; see Scholarships and our guide to reading a financial aid letter.
Faculty
| Student : faculty ratio | 15:1 |
|---|---|
| Tenure | Roughly 55–70% tenured or tenure-track |
| Who teaches first-years | Faculty lecture; graduate instructors lead many discussion sections and labs. |
- Student-to-faculty ratio of 15:1
- Six-year graduation rate of 68%
Location and walk score
66/ 100
| Setting | College-town campus; most errands walkable or a short bus ride |
|---|---|
| Climate | Desert; very hot summers, warm winters |
| Getting around | Campus and city bus routes; car optional |
Things to do nearby
- Sabino Canyon hikes
- Mount Lemmon
- Saguaro National Park
Graduate degrees
| Graduate enrollment | 9,000 |
|---|
- Eller MBA
- James E. Rogers College of Law
- College of Medicine
- Engineering MS
- Optical Sciences MS
Jobs and outcomes
Median starting salary$55,000
Employed or in grad school within 6 months85%
Career servicesStudent Engagement and Career Development; Raytheon's missile business is Tucson's largest employer
Top employers of recent graduates
- Raytheon
- Banner Health
- Intel
- Deloitte
- State of Arizona
Salary and placement figures are the institution's most recent first-destination survey, typically six months after graduation. Compare on the compare page.
Internships and co-ops
68%of students complete an internship or co-op
- Student Engagement and Career Development internships
- Eller internship requirement
- Optical sciences industry placements
Alumni
| Living alumni | 300,000 |
|---|---|
| Where graduates go | Employers in the region's largest industries plus national consulting, technology and healthcare firms |
Notable graduates
- Kristen Wiig
- Geraldo Rivera
- Jerry Bruckheimer
Teams
| Division | NCAA Division I |
|---|---|
| Conference | Big 12 |
| Marquee sports | Football, basketball, soccer and Olympic sports at the varsity level |
| Club and intramural | Club and intramural programs in 30+ sports |
Scholarships
Arizona PromiseFree tuition for Pell-eligible Arizonans · Deadline: Automatic
State residency grant programsState-specific; see profile notes · Deadline: Varies by state
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