Origin
The University of Arizona's College of Agriculture and Life sciences was founded in 1885, with the first graduating class celebrating their commencement in 1895. The University of Arizona is the state's designated land-grant institution as delegated by the Morrill Act, enacted in 1862 by President Lincoln. In addition to the Morrill Act, the Hatch Act of 1886 and the Smith-Lever Act of 1914 established the Agricultural Experiment Station system and the Cooperative Extension Service, respectively, both which are housed in the UA College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
Location
UA CALS spans across all corners of the state with its Experiment Station, Cooperative Extension county offices, and other facilities.
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Number of Arizona counties where CALS has a presence
Acres of irrigable land within the Experiment Station
Range cattle
Acres of rangeland
Taxa of desert plants
Square feet of greenhouse space
Academics
The college offers degree programs for undergrads and graduate students in a broad diversity of disciplines.
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Number of emphasis areas
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Number of academic units
Top 3 majors by enrollment
Nutritional Science
Veterinary Science
Family Studies and Human Development
Students
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Enrollment
- Number of undergraduates: 3,303
- Number of graduate students: 354
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Demographics
- In-state students: 2,478
- Out-of-state students: 825
- Total CALS Alumni: 25,000+
- CALS alumni residing in Arizona: 14,481
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Student Experience
- Number of CALS organizations, clubs, competition teams: 35+
- Dollar amount in CALS scholarships awarded: $700,000+
- Students receiving awards: 616
- Number of study abroad programs: 200+
Workforce
- Number of faculty: 171
- Number of staff: 1,027
National and International Awards
- American Association for Advancement of Science Fellows (12)
- Fulbright Scholars (6)
- National Academy of Sciences (3)