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$13,926
per year
In-State Tuition
87%
Acceptance Rate
68%
Graduation Rate
83%
Retention Rate
University of Arizona is a public four-year institution in Tucson, AZ. Programs offered include Psychology, Interdisciplinary Studies, Nursing, Public Health and Marketing.
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33 of 37 CLEP exams accepted
Conditions University of Arizona places on CLEP credit
The University of Arizona grants a maximum of 60 units by examination. Its modern language exams are awarded on four score bands, so a higher score earns substantially more credit than the lowest band shown.
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Major: Artificial Intelligence
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Major: Human Resources Management
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Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A broad program in the humanities -- literature, history, philosophy, languages and the arts -- taken as a general or transfer degree rather than a single-discipline major. NCES CIP 24.0103 "Humanities/Humanistic Studies".
A program combining two or more fields into one course of study. NCES CIP 30.0000 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General".
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Application Requirements
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Arizona considers first-year applicants who apply by Nov 1 for competitive tuition awards (Wildcat for residents, Arizona Tuition Award for non-residents) plus named scholarships.
For students entering Fall 2026
National Merit Scholars Tuition Award
AutomaticAmount not published on the terms page
Renewable: 3.00 cumulative University of Arizona GPA and 30/60/90 cumulative Arizona units by the end of years 1/2/3; up to eight semesters
Become a National Merit Finalist and declare the University of Arizona your first choice with NMSC by its deadline; apply by November 1 for priority.
Replaces all other merit tuition scholarships offered to the student. Main campus only (not Arizona Online). Not available to WUE or 150% resident-rate students. Domestic students only.
Wildcat Tuition Award
CompetitiveAmount not published on the terms page
Renewable: 3.00 cumulative University of Arizona GPA and 30/60/90 cumulative Arizona units by the end of years 1/2/3; up to eight semesters
Submit a completed application by the November 1 Early Action deadline for priority consideration; the admission application is the scholarship application. Pay the Enrollment Fee by May 1.
Highly competitive tuition scholarship for Arizona-resident high school graduates entering as first-time, full-time students; comprehensive review, no published cutoffs. Main campus only (not Arizona Online). Not available to WUE or 150% resident-rate students. Domestic students only.
Arizona Tuition Award
CompetitiveAmount not published on the terms page
Renewable: 3.00 cumulative University of Arizona GPA and 30/60/90 cumulative Arizona units by the end of years 1/2/3; up to eight semesters
Submit a completed application by the November 1 Early Action deadline for priority consideration; the admission application is the scholarship application. Pay the Enrollment Fee by May 1.
Highly competitive tuition scholarship for non-Arizona high school graduates classified as non-residents; comprehensive review, no published cutoffs. Main campus only (not Arizona Online). Not available to WUE or 150% resident-rate students. Domestic students only.
Baird Scholarship
CompetitiveFull tuition (base tuition, mandatory fees and Honors College fee) plus $12,500 per year
Renewable: 3.2 cumulative University of Arizona GPA and 24 units each aid year; four years
Admitted students apply through ScholarshipUniverse.
Arizona residents who attended an Arizona high school for at least two years. SAT/ACT not required. Joins the W.A. Franke Honors College community. Cannot be combined with other merit tuition awards.
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College scholarship pageChecked Oct 30, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$13,353
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$59,979
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,620
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Aug 2026
Conditions University of Arizona places on CLEP credit
The University of Arizona grants a maximum of 60 units by examination. Its modern language exams are awarded on four score bands, so a higher score earns substantially more credit than the lowest band shown.
⚠️ Partial acceptance — not all exams listed below may be accepted. Verify each with the registrar before planning your CLEP strategy.
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 55 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | — | — | Not Accepted |
CLEP English Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 55 | Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
Tucson, Arizona
Pima County
Control
Public
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