University claims it has grown enrollment from across the state, particularly from Coconino County, which increased by 19%, and Maricopa and Pima counties, which both increased by 3% since 2023. Yavapai County enrollment grew by 75% but the University offered no explanation for this increase including the time period it was using or whether it applied only to first-year students
The University of Arizona announced in a news release that its statewide enrollment has increased, highlighting a 19% growth from Coconino County and a 3% increase from both Maricopa and Pima counties since 2023. Additionally, the University reported a 75% rise in Yavapai County enrollment but did not provide any explanation for this significant jump.
The University says that more than 9,300 first-year students – including a record 4,900 Arizona residents are enrolled for the fall semester. This is a record for the University.
The school also noted that the first-year students are also the most diverse class in the UA’s history: Half of the class self-identify as ethnicities other than white.
“The University of Arizona community is proud to welcome the largest and most diverse class in university history,” UA President Robert C. Robbins said in the news release. “These accomplished students exemplify the academic rigor, determination and spirit of exploration that makes this university so great. I wish them all the best as they embark on their Wildcat journey.”