2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More

$17,242

Net Price

87%

Admitted

20%

Enrolled

64%

Graduation Rate

17/1

Student / Faculty

University Detail

University of Arizona

is a public, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 48,274. In 2021, there were 809 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #2 in Arizona and ranks #240 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.

Psychology Degrees Offered

Bachelor, Postgraduate Certificate, Master, Post Master Certificate, Doctor

Psychology Graduates

809

Total Enrollment

48,274

Type

Public, Four or more years

Institution Accreditation

Higher Learning Commission

Ranking for University of Arizona

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#2

Arizona Rank

Combining ranking factors for 11 schools that offer psychology degrees in Arizona, University of Arizona ranks #2.

#240

U.S. Rank

Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., University of Arizona ranks #240.

Psychology Programs Offered

For psychology degrees, University of Arizona offers Experimental Psychology, General Psychology and Research Psychology at the bachelor level. At the postgraduate certificate level, the university offers Counseling and Applied Psychology and Medical Psychology. At the master level Counseling and Applied Psychology, Educational Psychology, General Psychology, Mental Health Counseling and School Psychology are offered. At the post master certificate level Counseling and Applied Psychology and School Psychology are offered. At the doctorate level Counseling and Applied Psychology, Educational Psychology, Research Psychology and School Psychology are offered.

In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.

Psychology Graduates in 2021BSPG CERTMAPMCPhD
Counseling and Applied Psychology51198
Educational Psychology73
Experimental Psychology114
General Psychology45014
Medical Psychology4
Mental Health Counseling36
Research Psychology11416
School Psychology495
Total Graduates6789721832
US Department of Education

Psychology Program Accreditation(s)

  • Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) – PhD Doctoral programs
  • Public Health (PHBG) – Baccalaureate and Graduate level school of public health
  • School Psychology (SCPSY) – PhD Doctoral programs

Admission, Enrollment, Graduation

In the fall of 2021, 48,065 students applied to the University of Arizona. The university admitted 87% and 20% of those who were admitted also enrolled.

By comparison, the average number of applicants for Arizona universities is 22,516. On average, all Arizona institutions admit 76% and 33% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.

The percentage of University of Arizona students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 84%. Compared to all Arizona four or more years colleges, the percentage is 61%.

The overall graduation rate for University of Arizona is 64%, compared to 46% for all Arizona universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 31%.

  • Credits Accepted: Dual enrollment, Credit for life experiences, Advanced placement (AP) credits

Compare U of A to Arizona Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees

Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of University of Arizona to the average of all Arizona four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.

Why it Matters

Compare Admission and Enrollment

Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.

U of A

48,065

Applicants

87%

Percent Admitted

20%

Percent Enrolled

84%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

64%

Graduation Rate

AZ Colleges

22,516

Applicants

76%

Percent Admitted

33%

Percent Enrolled

61%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

46%

Graduation Rate

Student & Faculty Information

In the fall of 2021, there were 2,881 or 77% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 857 or 23% part-time faculty members employed at University of Arizona. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 2,143 or 57%.

Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.

Why it Matters

Compare Faculty Numbers

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.

U of A

17 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

77%

Percent Full-Time

23%

Percent Part-Time

57%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

AZ Colleges

19 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

35%

Percent Full-Time

65%

Percent Part-Time

34%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

Tuition and Student Expenses

For the 2021-2022 academic year at University of Arizona the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $10,990, and the average cost for books and supplies is $900.

For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $12,106 and the average cost for graduate fees is $1,354.

In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend University of Arizona in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.

Expenses for University of Arizona2021-2022
On Campus Room & Board$13,450
On-Campus Living Expenses$3,600
Total Living Expenses$17,050
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate$10,990
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate$900
Total Undergraduate Expenses$28,940
In-State, Graduate Tuition$12,106
In-State, Graduate Fees$1,354
Total Graduate Expenses$13,460
US Department of Education

Net Price

Average Net Price

The average net price to attend University of Arizona is $17,242. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.

In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.

Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.

Net Price by Family Income

Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, the table below shows the average amount students pay to attend University of Arizona presented by family income bracket.

Students may pay more or less depending on their individual circumstances; however, these are the average costs as tracked by the university and reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Average Net Price by Income2020-20212021-2022
$0 – $30,000$8,987$11,237
$30,001 – $48,000$10,160$14,027
$48,001 – $75,000$13,644$16,773
$75,001 – $110,000$18,708$20,338
$110,001 and more$20,187$21,455
US Department of Education

Compare University of Arizona to all Arizona universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.

For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.

Why it Matters

Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.

U of A

$28,940

Cost to Attend

$12,982

Average Financial Aid

95%

Percent Receiving Aid

$17,242

Net Price

AZ Colleges

$24,296

Cost to Attend

$6,642

Average Financial Aid

82%

Percent Receiving Aid

$14,301

Average Net Price

Financial Aid

The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 5,114 or 95%.

The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 27,038 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $12,982.

All Undergraduate Students

Type of Aid# Receiving AidAverage Aid Received
Grant or Scholarship Aid27,038$12,982
Pell Grants10,242$4,832
Federal Student Loans10,290$6,448
US Department of Education

Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the University of Arizona to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.

We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.

Why it Matters

Compare Financial Aid

Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.

U of A

27,038

Grant or Scholarship Aid

57%

Grants or Scholarships

10,242

Number of Pell Grants

22%

Pell Grants

10,290

Federal Student Loans

22%

Federal Student Loans

AZ Colleges

9,746

Grant or Scholarship Aid

49%

Grants or Scholarships

5,122

Number of Pell Grants

26%

Pell Grants

5,180

Federal Student Loans

26%

Federal Student Loans

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