No general minimum SAT score
The University of Arizona does not require a particular SAT score for general admission. Specific SAT section scores may be used as one way to satisfy certain high-school competency requirements.
College SAT requirements
The University of Arizona
Does University of Arizona Require the SAT?
No. The University of Arizona says SAT and ACT scores are not required for general admission. Applicants may submit official scores for class placement or to help satisfy high-school core competency requirements.
Source-backed guidance · Last checked September 2, 2026
Middle 50%
1090–1320
Tucson SAT composite
Median score
1220
Among enrolled score submitters
SAT submitted
12.0%
889 enrolled students
Minimum SAT
None required
No test score for general admission
No — the University of Arizona is test-optional
Applicants without ACT or SAT results are not penalized in general admission review. Submitted scores can still be useful for placement and for clearing certain high-school course competency deficiencies.
Official score context
University of Arizona SAT score range
The official 2025–2026 Common Data Set reports the SAT distribution for enrolled Fall 2025 first-time, first-year students who submitted scores.
Tucson middle 50%
Fall 2025 enrolled first-time, first-year students who submitted SAT scores
109025th percentile
1220Median
132075th percentile
Only 12% of the Fall 2025 first-year cohort submitted SAT scores, so the range describes a relatively small self-selected group. The range describes enrolled students who submitted scores; it is not a minimum or admission guarantee.
Personal score check
Should you submit your SAT score?
Compare your result with Arizona’s submitted-score range. Because only 12% submitted SAT scores, use this as limited context rather than a cutoff or admissions prediction.
Enter your SAT score
Use a valid total score from 400 to 1600 in 10-point increments.
Within the range
1220 is the reported median
This score is at the University of Arizona’s reported median among enrolled Fall 2025 SAT submitters.
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What University of Arizona’s SAT policy means in practice
Superscore rule not stated
The cited undergraduate admission pages do not publish a general SAT superscore rule. Students submitting multiple dates should confirm the current evaluation method with Undergraduate Admissions.
Send official scores if used
Arizona’s first-year instructions refer to optional official scores, and its Engineering guidance says submitted ACT/SAT results must be sent directly from the testing agency to be considered.
Scores can clear deficiencies
Although scores are optional for general admission, qualifying SAT section results may help an applicant satisfy specific high-school competency requirements or support course placement.
Quick answers
University of Arizona SAT requirements FAQ
Does the University of Arizona require the SAT?
No. SAT and ACT scores are not required for general admission. Optional official scores may be used for placement or to help satisfy core competency requirements.
What SAT score do you need for the University of Arizona?
There is no general required SAT score. The official 2025–2026 Common Data Set reports a 1090–1320 middle-50% range among enrolled Fall 2025 students who submitted SAT scores.
What is the average SAT score at the University of Arizona?
The official Common Data Set reports a median SAT composite of 1220 among enrolled Fall 2025 score submitters.
Are SAT scores required for Arizona merit scholarships?
The university’s high-school competency page says SAT/ACT scores are not required for institutional merit scholarships.
Can SAT scores help with Arizona course requirements?
Yes. Certain qualifying section scores can help satisfy specific high-school competency requirements, and submitted scores may also assist with class placement.
Should I submit a 1200 SAT to the University of Arizona?
A 1200 is within the official 1090–1320 range and close to the 1220 median. Because testing is optional and only 12% submitted SAT scores, consider whether the result strengthens your record.
Verification
Official University of Arizona sources
Admissions policies can change. These links are the source of truth and were checked on September 2, 2026.
University of Arizona: First-Year Applying & Requirements General test-optional policy and official-score uses
University of Arizona: High School Course Requirements Competency requirements and test-score alternatives
University of Arizona Common Data Set 2025–2026 Official SAT percentile and score-submitter data
University of Arizona Common Data Set index Official Common Data Set archive
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