For the 2025 Arizona college admission cycle, a total of 1,281 enrolled students submitted SAT scores and 1,932 students submitted ACT scores to Arizona colleges.
The average SAT score for Arizona colleges is 1,136 and the average ACT composite score is 23. Compared to the previous year, the Arizona's average SAT score decreased by 18 points from 1,154 to 1,136, representing a 1.6% change.
The average acceptance rate for Arizona colleges with available SAT data is 82.48% with a yield rate of 18.52%. This represents a 1.16 percentage point increase in selectivity compared to the previous admission cycle.
Among Arizona colleges, University of Arizona has the highest SAT score of 1,290.
The following table compares the SAT scores between four-years colleges in Arizona. Those colleges have admission requirements and criteria to admit (not open admission). The green or red arrows with numbers indicate change from the previous year for each column.
| School | SAT Score | ACT Score | Acceptance Rate | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arizona | 1,290 10 | 25 -1 | 86.14% 0.48% | 18.39% -0.54% |
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | 1,250 -10 | 26 | 76.58% 1.39% | 23.59% -4.92% |
| Grand Canyon University | 1,055 -50 | 21 | 78.91% 18.55% | 18.08% -10.99% |
| Ottawa University-Surprise | 950 -20 | 18 | 78.15% 38.27% | 26.35% -12.58% |