University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

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Located in Tucson, Arizona, the University of Arizona has earned dual recognition from Abound as a Best Online College and a Best College for Adults. The school combines flexible learning options with measurable student progress indicators, reflecting a focus on helping adult learners move steadily toward degree completion.

Overview

School Type

Website: www.arizona.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Online degrees:Yes
  • Career services:Yes
  • Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
  • Credit for life experiences:Yes
  • On-Campus day care:No

Demographics

Part-time students
6,645 undergrads
  • Full-time undergrad students:34,124
  • Undergrad students over 25 years old:5,910
  • Pell Grant students:10,168
  • Online and distance education undergrad students:7,272
  • Part-time students
    16%
  • Students over 25 years old
    14%

Cost

In-district per-credit-hour charge for part-time students
$825
Average net price for students awarded grant/aid
$18,144
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Online & Distance Programs

Bachelor's degrees offered

  • Natural Resources and Conservation(1)
  • Architecture and Related Services(2)
  • Area Ethnic Cultural Gender and Group Studies(1)
  • Communication Journalism and Related Programs(3)
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services(3)

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  • Education(3)
  • Engineering(3)
  • Foreign Languages Literatures and Linguistics(1)
  • Legal Professions and Studies(1)
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences General Studies and Humanities(1)
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences(4)
  • Military Technologies and Applied Sciences(2)
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies(7)
  • Philosophy and Religious Studies(1)
  • Physical Sciences(1)
  • Science Technologies/Technicians(1)
  • Psychology(1)
  • Homeland Security Law Enforcement Firefighting and Related Protective Service(1)
  • Public Administration and Social Service Professions(2)
  • Social Sciences(2)
  • Visual and Performing Arts(2)
  • Health Professions and Related Programs(4)
  • Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services(4)
  • History(1)
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Outcomes

  • Retention rate for part-time students:68%
  • Graduation rate for part-time students:38%

Military & Veteran

Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
1,211 students
  • Credit for military training:Yes
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:Yes
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
  • Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes
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