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The University of Arizona was established as a land-grant institution in 1885. The first class started with 32 students and only 6 faculty. Today the University has grown to become one of the top public universities, with nearly 34,000 students and 1,600 faculty members. The campus community is diverse with students from all 50 states and over 100 foreign countries.

The University has made a strong commitment toward excellence in teaching. Many UA programs are ranked in the top 10 nationally, while the astronomy, applied mathematics, and optical science programs are considered the best in the world. Top-notch programs attract over 7,000 graduate students to the University. The Graduate College offers 121 Master's and 91 Ph.D. programs.

Research Funding
In addition to quality academics, the University is a prominent research institution. The National Science Foundation ranked the UA 10th in spending on research and development. Outside funding for research has reached nearly $350 million annually.

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College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences offers 24 undergraduate and graduate majors in 13 academic programs. Research is coordinated through the Agricultural Experiment Station, a system including on-campus research facilities and agricultural centers throughout Arizona. The College is involved in outreach through the Arizona Cooperative Extension. These outreach programs "take the university to the people" through lifelong educational programs. Knowledgeable faculty and staff work out of 19 Extension offices in Arizona, including five offices on Native American lands.

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UA Library

Teaching and research is supported by the University's library system, which includes more than nine million items. In addition to the main library, the system includes several branch libraries and special collections located in different areas of campus. An online electronic information system provides students with access to more than two million library items. Students may also search local databases online or connect through the Internet to libraries and databases throughout the world.

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Further housing information and weekly listings are provided by the following organizations:

Commuter Student Affairs
Memorial Student Union, Rm 353
The University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ 85721
Phone: (520) 621-7597 housing@dsp.sunion.arizona.edu

Department of Residence Life
Babcock Building; 1717 E. Speedway
The University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ 85721
Phone: (520) 621-6500 housing@life.arizona.edu

Housing
A large supply of moderately priced housing for single and married students is available near the University and throughout the city of Tucson. Many off-campus apartments are available within reasonable walking/biking distance or easy access to public transportation. Houses, guest houses, rooms, and roommate situations are available in various price ranges. In addition, the University has apartments available for qualified married students and single-parent families.

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Application & Admission

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