Northern Arizona University (NAU)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Large
Dormitory capacity	9,853
Student to faculty ratio	21 to 1
Acceptance rate	78%
Students retention rate	74%
On-time graduation rate	59%

Located in Flagstaff, Arizona, NAU is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 78% indicates that NAU is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Northern Arizona University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student retention rate of 74% at NAU suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

78.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$11,896

Cost of attendance at Northern Arizona University in 2022 for students from Arizona.

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Arizona's average	$9,348
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$26,642

Cost of attendance at Northern Arizona University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Arizona's average	$23,687
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 97 of freshman students at Northern Arizona University received on average $12,922 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$12,922

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	1,421	31%	$4,731	$6,722,404
Other Federal Grant	4,297	94%	$3,899	$16,754,640
State Grant/Scholarships	102	2%	$2,422	$247,032
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	4,319	94%	$9,449	$40,810,899
Total Grant & Scholarships	4,474	97%	$12,922	$57,812,571

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Northern Arizona University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Northern Arizona University students is 59.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 63.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 51.7%.

59.0%

asian 73.1% 76 students
African American 42.4% 70 students
white 62.6% 1,692 students
unknown 43.4% 23 students
hawaiian 33.3% 6 students
hispanic 54.0% 592 students
International Students 60.2% 65 students
Mixed Race 59.0% 180 students

Sport Conferences

Football Big Sky Conference
Basketball Big Sky Conference
Track and Cross Country Big Sky Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Northern Arizona University provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Northern Arizona University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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