Rankings

The school was recognized for its integrated approach to storytelling across theater, film and television, as well as its emphasis on professional preparation through hands-on production and industry engagement.

Several U of A graduate programs across many fields of study have once again been recognized as among the best in the United States in U.S. News & World Report's Best Graduate Schools rankings.

The U of A continues to hold its spot as the world's top entomology program and retains its status as a top-tier university in nearly 200 different fields of study.

The university ranked No. 4 among institutions with more than 15,000 students. Since the Gilman Scholarship was founded in 2001, more than 600 Wildcats have earned $2.2 million to study abroad.

The University of Arizona Air Force ROTC program earned the title of best large detachment of the nation's 145 Air Force ROTC units.

Seven U of A faculty were selected from a wide range of fields for the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program during the 2025-26 cycle, ranking tied for fourth among all U.S. colleges and universities.

The U of A ranks No. 18 among U.S. public colleges and universities in the new World's Top Universities ranking, released by Time magazine.

Arizona Online continues to add to its reputation as one of the nation's top online education providers, with several strong rankings in the 2026 Best Online Bachelor's Programs rankings.

The University of Arizona delivered more than $1 billion in total research activity in fiscal year 2024, ranking among the top 20 public research institutions.

The University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television is ranked No. 4 among public film schools by The Wrap, which recently released its annual "Top 50 Film Schools in the U.S." list.