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1401 E University, Tucson, Arizona 85721-0066 General information: (520) 621-2211 Website: www.arizona.edu Type: 4-year, Public Awards offered: Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree Post-master's certificate Doctor's degree - research/scholarship Doctor's degree - professional practice Campus setting: City: Large Campus housing: Yes Student population: 38,057 (29,716 undergraduate) Student-to-faculty ratio: 19 to 1
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Navy, Air Force) Teacher certification Distance learning opportunities Study abroad Weekend/evening college |
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Student Services Remedial services Academic/career counseling service Employment services for students Placement services for completers Credit Accepted Dual credit Advanced placement (AP) credits Carnegie Classification Research Universities (very high research activity) Religious Affiliation Not applicable Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans). Undergraduate students enrolled who are formally registered with office of disability services 6% |
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Mission Statement As a public research university serving the diverse citizens of Arizona and beyond, the mission of the University of Arizona is to provide a comprehensive, high-quality education that engages our students in discovery through research and broad-based scholarship. We aim to empower our graduates to be leaders in solving complex societal programs. Whether in teaching, research, outreach or student engagement, access and quality are the defining attributes of the University of Arizona’s mission. Bold History that Fuels the Future It was a bold move in 1885 to start a university in the middle of the desert. UA faculty and students have been on the cutting edge ever since. Research That Improves the Human Condition From planetary science to medicine to the arts, UA research is changing the world. Being ranked #15 by the National Science Foundation doesn’t just make us great; it creates great opportunities for students. Our researchers teach. Students work alongside world-class professors to discover new knowledge and launch their own careers. Prestigious Faculty Nobel and Pulitzer Prize winners, members of esteemed national academies and world-renowned experts in dozens of disciplines, our faculty brings international attention to the University, and puts us in the ranks of the top public universities in the nation. Enviable Academics The UA is a diverse and talented community. From astronomy to communication to entrepreneurship, our programs and our people are among the best in the country. We offer a rich and rewarding educational experience to all who choose to focus on excellence. Outreach to the Community and the World As the state’s land grant university, we honor our three-fold commitment to education, research and community service. UA faculty and students share their knowledge, their time and their resources throughout the state and around the world. Economic Impact That Benefits All The UA generates $530 million in research and gives the state an annual $2 billion boost. We partner with industry so that innovative ideas become thriving enterprises. |
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