University of Arizona
The University of Arizona (Arizona, U of A, UArizona, or UA) is a public land-grant research university in Tucson, Arizona. Founded in 1885 by the 13th Arizona Territorial Legislature, it was the first university in the Arizona Territory.
| Latin: Universitatis Arizonensis | |
| Motto | Sursum (Latin) |
|---|---|
Motto in English | "Upwards" "Bear Down, Arizona" (second motto) |
| Type | Public land-grant research university |
| Established | March 12, 1885 |
Parent institution | Arizona Board of Regents |
| Accreditation | WASC |
Academic affiliations | |
| Endowment | $1.2 billion (2021) |
| President | Robert C. Robbins |
Academic staff | 3,534 (2017) |
| Students | 49,471 (2021) |
| Undergraduates | 38,528 (2021) |
| Postgraduates | 10,943 (2021) |
| Location | , , United States 32.2319°N 110.9527°W |
| Campus | Large city, 392 acres (1.59 km2) |
| Other campuses | |
| Newspaper | The Daily Wildcat |
| Colors | Cardinal and navy |
| Nickname | Wildcats |
Sporting affiliations | |
| Mascots | Wilbur and Wilma T. Wildcat |
| Website | www |
The university is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity". The University of Arizona is one of three universities governed by the Arizona Board of Regents. As of 2021, the university enrolled 49,471 students in 19 separate colleges/schools, including the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Tucson and Phoenix and the James E. Rogers College of Law, and is affiliated with two academic medical centers (Banner – University Medical Center Tucson and Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix). In 2021, University of Arizona acquired Ashford University.
Known as the Arizona Wildcats (often shortened to "Cats"), the UA's intercollegiate athletic teams are members of the Pac-12 Conference of the NCAA. UA athletes have won national titles in several sports, most notably men's basketball, baseball, and softball.