For a lot of students, getting into University of Arizona is a key part of their plan for the future. She says she’d always understood at U of A if you’re an Arizona resident and have a 3.0 GPA you’re in—and she has a 3.1. ———-University of Arizona Spokesperson Mitch Zak shared this statement:"The University of Arizona has received the most competitive academic pool of applicants that we’ve ever had. As the state’s land-grant institution, the U of A’s new enrollment strategy prioritizes Arizona students and ensures that those who are admitted progress, graduate, and can pursue a lifetime of opportunity. Additionally, the U of A is expanding pathways for Arizona students through strengthened transfer opportunities with Pima Community College and others across the state."