University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ
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    Faculty & Research

    241 faculty · 20 courses · data as of 2026-07-02

    Nutrition Sciences40 faculty avg h-index 38.4
    Aaron Malone, Assistant Professor of Practice
    Alexandra E. Samarron Longorio, Assistant Professor of Practice
    Amy Drescher, Associate Professor of Practice
    Ashlee Linares-Gaffer, Associate Professor of Practice
    Psychology40 faculty avg h-index 33.1 #1 of 89 in Psychology
    Carol Barnes, Regents' Professor h-index 98
    Notable: “Memory deficits associated with senescence: A neurophysiological and behavioral study in the rat.” (1979) · 2,105 citations
    Mary Koss, Professor h-index 88
    Notable: “Relationship of Childhood Abuse and Household Dysfunction to Many of the Leading Causes of Death in Adults” (1998) · 18,483 citations
    Gene Alexander, Professor h-index 78
    Notable: “The Alzheimer's disease neuroimaging initiative (ADNI): MRI methods” (2008) · 4,385 citations
    Richard Lane, Professor h-index 69
    Notable: “A model of neurovisceral integration in emotion regulation and dysregulation” (2000) · 3,003 citations
    Mechanical Engineering36 faculty avg h-index 25.3 #66 of 70 in Mechanical Engineering
    Erdogan Madenci, Professor h-index 53
    Notable: “An adaptive dynamic relaxation method for quasi-static simulations using the peridynamic theory” (2010) · 527 citations
    Hermann F. Fasel, Professor h-index 42
    Suresh Garimella, University Distinguished Professor h-index 41
    Atila Barut, Associate Research Professor h-index 39
    Notable: “Stability and vibration of isotropic, orthotropic and laminated plates according to a higher-order shear deformation theory” (1985) · 681 citations
    Nursing36 faculty avg h-index 12.9 #13 of 37 in Nursing
    Judith S Gordon, Research Professor, Nursing h-index 32
    Public health tobacco cessation interventions delivered in dental and medical settings, self-help tobacco cessation programs, educational tobacco cessation programs for healthcare practitioners, computer-based tobacco preventi
    Notable: “Online Recruitment Methods for Web-Based and Mobile Health Studies: A Review of the Literature” (2015) · 224 citations
    Sheila M Gephart, Interim Associate Dean, Professor h-index 28
    Prevention & Health Promotion Research Area PhD Program Graduate Faculty Digital Health Healthcare Systems Human Factors Patient & Nursing Outcome Measurement Pediatrics Phenotypes Prevention Qualitative Methods Quantitative Methods
    Notable: “Necrotizing Enterocolitis Risk” (2012) · 254 citations
    Beth Meyerson, Professor, Nursing h-index 25
    Es on aging and opioid use, opioid use disorder treatment. Additional Links: Publications on Google Scholar Nursing and Health Sciences Division PhD Program Graduate Faculty Prevention & Health Promotion Research Area Population & C
    Notable: “I don't even want to go to the doctor when I get sick now: Healthcare experiences and discrimination reported by people who use drugs, Arizona 2019” (2021) · 101 citations
    Patricia Daly, Clinical Professor h-index 13
    Neuroscience33 faculty avg h-index 34.4 #5 of 41 in Neuroscience
    Victor Hruby, Professor h-index 89
    Notable: “Role of melanocortinergic neurons in feeding and the agouti obesity syndrome” (1997) · 1,909 citations
    Thomas Davis, Professor h-index 75
    Michael Grandner, Professor h-index 74
    Notable: “Life’s Essential 8: Updating and Enhancing the American Heart Association’s Construct of Cardiovascular Health: A Presidential Advisory From the American Heart Association” (2022) · 2,567 citations
    Michael Brown, Professor h-index 70
    Notable: “LSST Science Book, Version 2.0” (2009) · 960 citations
    Public Health19 faculty avg h-index 20.6 #1 of 8 in Public Health
    John Ehiri, University Distinguished Outreach Professor; Vice Dean for Education h-index 49
    Notable: “Prenatal exposure to cannabis and maternal and child health outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis” (2016) · 587 citations
    Kacey Ernst, Department Chair; Professor h-index 40
    Es on the environmental and social drivers of infectious diseases, particularly vector-borne diseases such as malaria, dengue, and Zika. She has led field-based studies in Kenya, Indonesia, Mexico, and the southwestern United States, examin
    Notable: “Climate and Dengue Transmission: Evidence and Implications” (2013) · 615 citations
    Scott Carvajal, Department Chair; Professor h-index 33
    Notable: “Safer Choices: Reducing Teen Pregnancy, HIV, and STDs” (2001) · 190 citations
    Kelly Reynolds, Professor; Department Chair; Director of ESRAC h-index 33
    Her role as a Principal Investigator of numerous projects and the publication of hundreds of journal articles, book chapters, and professional reports. Dr. Reynolds is working on several projects, including one in which she joins U
    Notable: “Risk of Waterborne Illness Via Drinking Water in the United States” (2008) · 386 citations

    Faculty counts are directory headcounts; the named list may be a subset. h-index shown only for ORCID-backed or high-confidence OpenAlex matches. Partial — enrichment ongoing.

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    About University of Arizona. University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ reports an overall acceptance rate of 86.0%, an SAT middle 50% of 1130–1340, a class size of 7,506, and a yield of 20.0% based on the most recent Common Data Set filings. Arizona flagship with rolling admissions, no EA/ED. Strong optical sciences, astronomy, and business programs.

    Admissions and cost data as of July 3, 2026 (CDS 2024–25 cycle), from the most recent Common Data Set, IPEDS, and College Scorecard.

    University of Arizona: key admissions facts

    University of Arizona's overall acceptance rate is 86.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). University of Arizona's SAT middle-50% range is 1130–1340 (the most recent Common Data Set). The average unweighted GPA of admitted students at University of Arizona is about 3.47 (the most recent Common Data Set). University of Arizona's yield rate (the share of admitted students who enroll) is 20.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). The average net price at University of Arizona for families earning under $75,000 is about $14,796 per year (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).

    Sources: Common Data Set (commondataset.org) · University of Arizona on College Scorecard · NCES IPEDS · full source table

    How much does University of Arizona cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $13,353 per year in net price at University of Arizona, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $22,307 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $16,051 per year after grants and scholarships.

    University of Arizona: average annual net price by household income (most recent College Scorecard/IPEDS data)
    Household incomeAverage net price per year
    Under $30,000$13,353
    $30,001–$48,000$14,984
    $48,001–$75,000$16,051
    $75,001–$110,000$19,777
    Over $110,000$22,307
    Tuition (in-state, before aid)$12,168
    Tuition (out-of-state, before aid)$40,520
    Room and board$16,746

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the acceptance rate at University of Arizona?

    University of Arizona's overall acceptance rate is 86.0%, based on the most recent Common Data Set.

    What SAT score and GPA do you need for University of Arizona?

    Admitted students at University of Arizona typically have an SAT middle-50% range of 1130–1340 and an average unweighted GPA of about 3.47, according to the most recent Common Data Set. These are the middle of the range, so scores above them strengthen an application.

    Is it hard to get into University of Arizona?

    Getting into University of Arizona is relatively accessible: it admits 86.0% of applicants. Your realistic odds depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to its middle-50% ranges and on your application round — you can estimate them with the free College Monte Carlo chances calculator.

    Does University of Arizona offer early decision or early action?

    University of Arizona offers early action (non-binding).

    How much does University of Arizona cost after financial aid?

    The average net price at University of Arizona — the real cost after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price — is about $14,796 per year for families earning under $75,000, based on U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data. Higher-income families generally pay more; see the full net-price-by-income breakdown.

    How much does University of Arizona cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $13,353 per year in net price at University of Arizona, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $22,307 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $16,051 per year after grants and scholarships.

    Not sure how to read these numbers? Start with our guide on how to estimate your admission chances.