University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine

Oro Valley, AZ Public
Founded in 1885, University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine is a public school located in Oro Valley, Arizona. The Veterinary Medicine program at University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine is accredited by American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC).
The 2024 tuition & fee at University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine is $33,185 for Arizona residents and $50,695 for out-of-state students. Compared to public Veterinary Medicine schools in U.S., its tuition is slightly lower than the average tuition of $55,755.
University of Arizona has a medical school granting MD program. You can check the detailed information about MD program at University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson admission page.
Total 2,183 applied and 185 students accepted to admit (or invited to interviews) to University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine (The acceptance rate is 8.47%). Of the accepted students, 110 students finally enrolled and the yield (i.e. enrollment rate) is 59.46%.
At University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine, the average GPA submitted by enrolled students is 3.37 and the GPA range is 2.89 - 3.99. The GPA of science or prerequisite courses is 3.28.

Entering Class Profile at University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine

The following table summarizes the entering class statistics for the last year matriculants at University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine.
Total 2,183 applicants applied to University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine and 185 were accepted or invited to interview (The acceptance rate is 8.47%). The yield (i.e. enrollment rate) is 59.46.
The average GPA of enrolled students is 3.37.
University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine Important Information
University of Arizona College of Veterinary MedicineNational Total/Average
Admission
Applicants2,18349,419
Admitted (Interview Invited)1856,957
Matriculated1103,598
Acceptance Rate8.47%25.92%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)59.46%37.56%
Scores
GPA3.373.64
Tuition & Fees$50,695 ($33,185 in-state)$55,755 ($35,663 in-state)

2024 Veterinary Medicine Tuition & Fees

The 2024 Veterinary Medicine tuition & fees at University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine is $33,185 for Arizona residents and $50,695 for out-of-state students.
The tuition & fees at University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine has increased by 5.61% over the past 3 years from $48,000 to $50,695.
University of Arizona has undergraduate programs and its undergraduate tuition & fees $13,277 for Arizona students and $38,784 for out-of-state students. The average graduate tuition & fees other than Veterinary Medicine is $14,389 for Arizona students and $33,961 for out-of-state students.
The following table shows the Veterinary Medicine tuition & fees over last 5 years at University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine.
Veterinary Medicine Tuition & Fees Changes at University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
2022$31,334$48,000
2023$31,954$48,954
2024$33,185$50,695

Prerequisites for applying to University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine

The courses in the table below lists prerequisite courses as examples shown in University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine admission page. For the detailed explanation, see its admission page.
Prerequisite Examples for University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine Admission
SubjectHours
Biological Sciences2 Semester Hours
General Study Credit
General Chemistry with Lab2 Semester Hours
General Study Credit
Organic Chemistry with Lab2 Semester Hours
General Study Credit
Physics or Biophysics with Lab2 Semester Hours
General Study Credit
Algebra, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, or1 Semester Hours
General Study Credit
English Composition (writing intensive)1 Semester Hours
General Study Credit
Arts & Humanities2 Semester Hours
General Study Credit
Social Sciences2 Semester Hours
General Study Credit

Required Application Components

To apply to Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program at University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine, you will need to use VMCAS. The deadline for the VMCAS is 2024-09-18. University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine also requires the secondary (supplemental) application and the non-refundable application fee is $50.
In addition to the prerequisite courses, there are other components that you need to submit to apply to University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine.
See the following list for the required application component and find out how to prepare it before applying to the school.
  • VMCAS Application
  • Supplemental Assessment
  • Minimum cumulative, science, and prerequisite GPA of 3.0
  • Three but no more than six electronic recommendations
  • At least one recommendation should be from an individual who can speak to your professional (not personal) interactions/experiences with animals.
  • Experiences (animal, research, veterinary, employment, and volunteer experiences) and achievements (awards, honors, scholarships)
  • Personal statement
  • Not require The GRE

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