Enrollment: 29070
Average SAT: 563
Average ACT: 23
Most Popular Majors: Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology,Political Science and Government, General,Psychology, General,
Regular Application Deadline: 05/01
Student Faculty Ratio: 18:1

Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid: $6,774.00

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Students Say - Academics
The weather's warm and the learning is there for the taking at the University of Arizona-come on in. Giving its students the "absolute full package," the U of A provides a quality, affordable education, with "great school spirit and an all-around positive college environment." Though students don't shy away from the fact that the school's fun-loving environment might move their studies to the backseat on the weekends, most still hit the books plenty during the week, and "there are plenty of opportunities to work hard and succeed, academically and otherwise, if you seek them out." "You have to be willing to put time and effort into it," says a sophomore business major. The large university also "has some outstanding programs" for undergraduate research experience, including BRAVO, a program that provides funding for students who want to do scientific research abroad.
Though lectures (especially in the intro levels) can be large, the "amazing" professors make sure they are accessible to students and conduct their classes in a way that "provides real-life scenarios instead of the textbook jargon." Also, all large general education classes have weekly breakout sessions limited to 30 students each. There "is always a bad apple," but on the whole, students are thrilled with their instructors. "You might not know it just from meeting them, but some of our professors are absolute legends in their field," says a junior. Academic advising is also a strong suit at U of A, as are the science programs, and there are many sections of general education classes offered, making scheduling "very flexible, and allowing classes at the times you want." The administration, "although it is a bureaucracy," still manages to function well, and one can even send an e-mail to the president and receive a real answer in return.

Students Say - Campus Life
People here enjoy an active social life on top of their studies, and "everyone drinks socially and goes wild on the weekends, but buckles down again come Monday." The "Greek community rules the school," if not in membership numbers than in influence over weekend plans. Popular options include "house parties, frat parties, and definitely 4th Avenue for the bar scene." Everyone on campus gets into Pac-10 sporting events. One student claims to "have lined up four hours before a men's basketball game to get good seats in the student section (this is a common occurrence)." People here are very politically active, and clubs like the Young Democrats and the Young Republicans attract large numbers. "There is always something to do both on campus and off." Tucson is great for the lover of outdoors, as there are "numerous hiking and biking trails that go through the Sonoran Desert," as well as rock climbing and golf. "Life at the University of Arizona is mostly busy, but busy in a good way," says a student.

Students Say - Student Body
A giant unifying factor on campus is that "everyone shares a love for this school." Combine that with the large student body, and you'll find each of the groups on campus "interact very well and in a dignified manner." It's "a good-looking campus," and people "generally care about what they look like and are wearing." The number of activities available to each student means that "no one is an outcast," and "finding a group of friends that is right for you is easy." "If you want to fit in, you find a group of people like yourself. We have the atypical groups, but not the atypical person" says a freshman. Most hail from Tucson, Phoenix, or California, and are pretty laid-back, and "go along with the relaxed Tucson atmosphere at the U of A."

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