Does the University of Arizona require the SAT or ACT in 2027?

As of November 2026: The University of Arizona does not require the SAT or ACT. It is test-optional for current first-year applicants, and its page names no specific entering term; this is the published policy as of November 2026, with no end date stated. Among enrolled first-years who sent an SAT in fall 2023, the middle half scored 1160 to 1420.

A plain answer for parents of high school seniors in the 2026-27 school year, who start college in fall 2027. It covers the score bands, the deadline and our advice on sending a score.

By Nick Standlea, Test Prep Gurus. Figures may be quoted with attribution to Test Prep Gurus.

The University of Arizona is test-optional. The published policy as of November 2026 says SAT and ACT scores are not required for general admission, with no end date stated. In fall 2023, the university admitted 85.7 percent of applicants.

The SAT band runs 1160 to 1420. That is the middle half of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT in fall 2023. On the ACT, the middle half of senders scored 21 to 30.

Only 13 percent sent an SAT. Just 22 percent of enrolled first-years sent an ACT. The bands reflect only the students who chose to send a score.

What the University of Arizona says about the SAT and ACT

This is the policy as the university states it on its own first-year admissions page.

College	Policy	Applies to	In the university's words	Source
University of Arizona	Test-optional	current first-year applicants (page did not state a specific entering term)	SAT and ACT scores are not required for general admission to the university; however, if you choose to submit official scores, they may be used to assist with class placement at orientation or to help fulfill our Core Competency Requirements.	Source

Test-optional means the university reads a score if one is sent, but no score is required.

University of Arizona scores, odds and cost

Score bands describe enrolled first-years who sent that test in fall 2023. Prices are for a full year.

Measure	Value
applicants, fall 2023	56466
admits, fall 2023	48391
admit rate, percent	85.7
SAT 25th percentile, enrolled submitters	1160
SAT 75th percentile, enrolled submitters	1420
ACT 25th percentile, enrolled submitters	21
ACT 75th percentile, enrolled submitters	30
share of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT, percent	13
share who sent an ACT, percent	22
application fee, dollars	50
full price of a year, dollars	29423
average net price after aid, dollars	16674

Bands describe enrolled first-years who sent that test, not every student.

University of Arizona deadlines for fall 2027 entry

This is the deadline the university lists on its own deadlines page.

College	Early Action	Regular	In the university's words	Source
University of Arizona	2026-11-01	--	November 1, 2026: Early Action Application Deadline	Source

A blank date means the university did not list that date on this page.

Does the University of Arizona require the SAT or ACT in 2027?

No -- the University of Arizona does not require the SAT or ACT for general admission, and the published policy as of November 2026 is test-optional, with no end date stated. Yes, the University of Arizona is test-optional: its own first-year page says SAT and ACT scores are not required for general admission to the university.

The page applies this rule to current first-year applicants. It does not name a specific entering term. That covers high school seniors in the 2026-27 school year, who apply this fall and start college in fall 2027. The same page says that official scores, if a student sends them, may be used to help with class placement at orientation or to meet the university's Core Competency Requirements.

For a closer look at scores, see our companion page, What SAT or ACT score do you need for the University of Arizona?, at https://www.prepgurus.com/blog/sat-act-score-for-university-of-arizona.

Could the policy change before fall 2027?

The University of Arizona lists no end date for its test-optional policy as of November 2026, so for now the rule stands as written. We do not guess at a rule the university has not stated.

Colleges usually announce changes for the next cycle in the spring. We tell families of juniors to check the university's first-year admissions page again this spring, before they pick a test date. That way the plan matches the policy that will cover your child.

What scores do enrolled first-years carry?

The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored between 1160 and 1420 in fall 2023, the latest federal numbers. On the ACT, the middle half of senders scored between 21 and 30. A quarter of senders scored below each band.

Keep in mind who these students are. They are enrolled first-years who sent a score, not every student. Only 13 percent of enrolled first-years sent an SAT, and 22 percent sent an ACT.

For fall 2023, 56,466 students applied and 48,391 were admitted. That is an admit rate of 85.7 percent.

Should my child send a score to the University of Arizona?

Send a score to the University of Arizona if it lands inside or above the 1160 to 1420 SAT band or the 21 to 30 ACT band. A score below the band is one to think hard about, since the university does not require one. Our rule is simple: send a score that helps your child, and hold back one that does not.

We also tell families to keep the university's own words in mind. Its page says official scores may help with class placement and with Core Competency Requirements. So a solid score can be a good thing to have on hand, even when no score is required.

Cost matters too. The full price of a year is $29,423, and the average net price after aid is $16,674. The university publishes a net price calculator, and we tell families to run it with their own numbers.

When are the deadlines?

The University of Arizona lists November 1, 2026 as its Early Action application deadline for fall 2027 entry. That date has now passed.

The university's deadlines page does not list a regular decision date. We tell seniors to read that page this week and send the application as soon as it is ready. The application fee is $50.

What should we do this month?

Start with a free full-length mock SAT and a free full-length mock ACT at Test Prep Gurus. Compare each result with the University of Arizona bands: 1160 to 1420 on the SAT and 21 to 30 on the ACT. Then pick the test that suits your child better.

Next, plan 6 to 12 weeks of prep before a test date that counts. Our rule is to prepare for the whole test every sitting, not just the part that felt weak last time. Our students do best when the plan is steady and clear.

To book a free mock SAT or a free mock ACT, call us at 949.229.5359 or go to https://www.prepgurus.com/take-the-next-step.

Questions parents ask

Does the University of Arizona require the SAT or ACT?
No -- the University of Arizona does not require the SAT or ACT for general admission, and the published policy as of November 2026 is test-optional, with no end date stated.

Is the University of Arizona test-optional?
Yes, the University of Arizona is test-optional: its own first-year page says SAT and ACT scores are not required for general admission to the university.

What SAT scores do University of Arizona students have?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored between 1160 and 1420 in fall 2023, the latest federal numbers.

When is the University of Arizona early action deadline?
The University of Arizona lists November 1, 2026 as its Early Action application deadline for fall 2027 entry.

Ready to plan the next test date? Free mock SAT and free mock ACT at Test Prep Gurus, then a plan built on the result: prepgurus.com/take-the-next-step or 949.229.5359.

Method and sources: The policy is the one the University of Arizona publishes on its own first-year admissions page, which names current first-year applicants rather than a specific entering term. The SAT and ACT bands describe enrolled first-years who submitted that test in fall 2023, the latest federal data from IPEDS, which also supplies the applicant, admit and score-sending figures. Prices come from the College Scorecard and describe a full year.