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Northern Arizona University

Northern Arizona University is a large, public institution located in Flagstaff, az. Founded in 1899, Northern Arizona University offers undergraduate degrees in 202 majors.

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Key stats

4 Year, Public
Division 1
23,128 undergraduates
cost $12,238 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Northern Arizona University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 91.0%
SAT score average 1141
ACT score average 23
Average high school GPA 3.70
Application fee $40
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Northern Arizona University is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 19:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
19 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Social Sciences and Psychology
Business and Management
Education and Teaching
Public Policy and Administration

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Biology, General
Psychology, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Criminology

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $12,238
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,728
Books & supplies $900
Other expenses $4,400
Cost of attendance* $29,266
Average financial aid package $15,800
Estimated cost $13,466 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $19,015
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,728
Books & supplies $900
Other expenses $4,400
Cost of attendance* $36,043
Average financial aid package $15,800
Estimated cost $20,243 See my potential costs

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Northern Arizona University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 23,128, with gender binary students split 37% male and 63% female.

Total enrollment

28,186

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
53%
African American %
3%
Hispanic American %
25%
Asian %
4%
Native American %
4%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
5%
Unknown %
6%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Northern Arizona University, students love their Esports. Student athletes compete in Division 1 sports.

Campus info

map 1900 S Knoles Dr, Babbitt Administrative Center, Room 200, Flagstaff, AZ 86011
phone 9285239011
address https://nau.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Esports

Louie's cupboard

Pickleball club at nau

American medical student association of nau

Alpha lambda delta honor society

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

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Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Northern Arizona University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Northern Arizona University?

Northern Arizona University is located in Flagstaff, az.

What is the acceptance rate at Northern Arizona University? 

The acceptance rate for Northern Arizona University is 91%.

What’s the average GPA for Northern Arizona University?

The average high school GPA for Northern Arizona University students was 3.70.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Northern Arizona University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Northern Arizona University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $117,064.

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