Northern Arizona University
Northern Arizona University is a four-year public research institution in Flagstaff, Arizona, which is consistently named among the nation’s best college towns. A variety of award-winning student resources and support are available to all students, such as an Office of Inclusion, Academic Success Center, Office of Indigenous Student Success, and more than 400 student organizations. NAU offers more than 100 degrees and focuses on undergraduate research and unique hands-on learning experiences.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | August 1 | May 1 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Admitted Student Stats
48%
Submitting ACT
29%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 22
Average SAT Composite: 1130
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
29,566
Total Number of Undergrads
25,228
Classroom Sizes
0
100
37%
Graduate in 4 Years
US National: 28%
0
100
52%
Graduate in 6 Years
US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
22:1
US National: 21:1
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $11,527
|
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $17,761
|
Additional Costs
Room and Board
The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
|
$11,338
|
| Books and Supplies | $900
|
Aid & Grants
0
100
66%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
Students Receiving Grants
Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
33%
Average Aid Per Year
$11,357
33%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$2,927
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$9,222
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans
Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
44%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,388
Average Debt at Graduation
The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,637
Median Monthly Loan Payment
The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$186
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
388
Size of Town
Small city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
36%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Lumberjacks
School Colors
Blue and Gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Big Sky Conference
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Phoenix
Flagstaff
Tucson
Los Angeles
Denver
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
57%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$44,600
What Students Are Saying
3.83
Average Rating
beautiful and stunningly gorgeous. the winter's may be cold, but its worth it when there is fresh, untouched coat of snow laying on the ground outside your window. there is no place i would rather be in arizona.
Madeline from Granite Bay, CA
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