University of Arizona SAT and ACT scores
Tucson, AZ · public college · 41,899 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.
Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026
Test policy and the CLT
- SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as University of Arizona reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
- CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.
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Questions people ask
What SAT score do you need for University of Arizona?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to University of Arizona scored 1150 to 1420, with an average of 1246. A score at or above 1290 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.
What ACT score do you need for University of Arizona?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 21 to 29. A 29 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.
Does University of Arizona require the SAT or ACT?
University of Arizona reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.
Does University of Arizona accept the CLT?
University of Arizona is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.
Colleges in Arizona with similar scores
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-PrescottSAT 1140–1370
- Grand Canyon UniversitySAT 1006–1113
- Ottawa University-SurpriseSAT 840–1160
Colleges elsewhere with similar scores
- Gonzaga UniversitySAT 1190–1380
- Indiana University-BloomingtonSAT 1170–1400
- Loyola University MarylandSAT 1200–1370
- Missouri Southern State UniversitySAT 1150–1420
- The University of AlabamaSAT 1170–1400
- The University of Tennessee-KnoxvilleSAT 1200–1370
More about University of Arizona
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: University of Arizona (data release 06/10/2026; scores and test policy as reported by the college to IPEDS)
- Classic Learning Test, colleges that accept the CLT, read October 29, 2026
- CLT and SAT concordance and CLT and ACT concordance, read October 29, 2026