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Academics
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Value
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Diversity
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Campus
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Athletics
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Party Scene
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Professors
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Location
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Dorms
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Campus Food
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Student Life
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Safety
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Northern Arizona is an above-average public university located in Flagstaff, Arizona. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 20,011 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Northern Arizona acceptance rate is 78%. Popular majors include Liberal Arts and Humanities, Nursing, and Psychology. Graduating 59% of students, Northern Arizona alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $34,400.
About
About Northern Arizona...
- Hispanic-Serving Institution
- Public College
- SAT/ACT Optional
- Some Online Degrees
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FCS
Athletic Conference
Big Sky Conference
Compare to Other Colleges
- Arizona
- Flagstaff
Northern Arizona University Rankings
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NAU Admissions
Acceptance Rate
78%
Application Deadline
Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
940-1160
ACT Range
20-25
Application Fee
$25
SAT/ACT
Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No
Application Website
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Will You Get Into NAU?
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Cost
Net Price
$16,059/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$12,922/ year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
98%
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Academics
Professors
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Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
18:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
78%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.327 responses
66%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.389 responses
66%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.387 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
Liberal Arts and Humanities
607 Graduates
Nursing
526 Graduates
Psychology
361 Graduates
Business
316 Graduates
Elementary Education
309 Graduates
Criminology
281 Graduates
Public Health
280 Graduates
Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine
275 Graduates
Hospitality and Tourism Management
272 Graduates
Finance
187 Graduates
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Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
Total number of complete undergraduate programs offered online or through distance learning.
5
Offers Online Courses
College offers distance education courses.
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
Total number of certificate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
3
Online Associates Programs
Total number of associate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Bachelor's Programs
Total number of bachelor's degree programs offered online or through distance education.
2
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How Students Learn
Based on class setting of student enrollment.
Mix of Online and on Campus
40%
On Campus
46%
Online
15%
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
20,011Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
3,196
Undergrads Over 25
14%
Pell Grant
31%
Varsity Athletes
2%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on
270 responses
Depends on student, driven vs. just getting by.
33%
Friendly
24%
Welcoming
14%
Adventurous
10%
Ambitious
8%
Self Sufficient
5%
Awesome
3%
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Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
87%
Poll
63%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.465 responses
Poll
52%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.515 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on
286 responses
Green
19%
AMAZING
18%
All of the above
17%
Environmentally healthy
16%
All of the above except ignoring the needs
9%
Cost-Friendly
4%
Home away from home
3%
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After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$40,100/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
59%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
92%
National
83%
84%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.216 responses
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Northern Arizona University Reviews
Rating 3.75 out of 5 5,828 reviews
Rating 5 out of 5
NAU is located in Flagstaff which is a very beautiful place to live. There are NAU sponsored events that take place almost every weekend so there is always something to do if you're ever bored. The professors are very kind and understanding. They really want to see you succeed! The only downfall would be campus living where the management can be lacking. Overall, it is a great place to go to school with many opportunities for extracurricular activities!
- Senior
- 16 hours ago
Rating 5 out of 5
I thoroughly enjoyed my time at NAU and am excited to continue my education there in the fall to pursue a master's degree in Climate Science. Located in the safe, picturesque community of Flagstaff, AZ, NAU has a balance of both on-campus and off-campus activities and events. Throughout my time at NAU, I created new friendships, interacted with other students through courses and clubs, and managed to secure a part-time on-campus job. If I were to suggest an improvement, it would be regarding the housing situation and the traffic. Flagstaff is still relatively small, so having tens of thousands of people living there is difficult. Thankfully I did not drive often and was able to find housing relatively easily, however I know that this is a struggle for some. Overall, my experience at NAU was positive and I highly recommend the university.
- Alum
- 22 days ago
Rating 3 out of 5
Attending Northern Arizona University is very different than anything I have experienced before. The school offers a lot of diversity, there are always different activities to get involved in, and I like the area of Flagstaff although the snow can sometimes make things difficult but that is expected. The professors are okay, but I have had experiences both good and bad so it just depends. The housing on campus is not great, there are limited options and some are not very nice.
- Freshman
- a day ago
