University of Arizona
Public university in Tucson, Arizona, US / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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. The University of Arizona is one of three universities governed by the Arizona Board of Regents. As of Fall 2023[update], the university enrolled 53,187 students in 19 separate colleges/schools, including the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson along with the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix and the James E. Rogers College of Law.
Latin: Universitatis Arizonensis | |
Motto | Sursum (Latin) |
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Motto in English | "Upwards"[1] "Bear Down, Arizona" (second motto)[2] |
Type | Public land-grant research university |
Established | March 12, 1885; 139 years ago (March 12, 1885) |
Parent institution | Arizona Board of Regents |
Accreditation | WASC |
Academic affiliations | |
Endowment | $1.29 billion (2023)[3] |
President | Robert C. Robbins[4] |
Academic staff | 3,385 (Fall 2023)[5] |
Students | 53,187 (Fall 2023)[6] |
Undergraduates | 42,075 (Fall 2023)[6] |
Postgraduates | 11,112 (Fall 2023)[6] |
Location | , , United States 32.2319°N 110.9527°W / 32.2319; -110.9527 |
Campus | Large city[7], 392 acres (1.59 km2)[8] |
Other campuses | |
Newspaper | The Daily Wildcat |
Colors | Cardinal and navy[9] |
Nickname | Wildcats |
Sporting affiliations | |
Mascots | Wilbur and Wilma T. Wildcat |
Website | www |
The university is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity". UA also is a member of the Association of American Universities. The University of Arizona is affiliated with two academic medical centers, Banner – University Medical Center Tucson and Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix.
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.