Northern Arizona University
tuition & fees
$20,044
graduate tuition & fees
$19,306
acceptance rate
90%
Student Population
28,467
online students
5,237
Number of Programs
295
Financial Aid Amount
$13,046
Graduation Rate
61%
Northern Arizona University is a Public, 4 years college located in Flagstaff, Arizona. NAU ranked 303rd in National Universities and 4th in Arizona Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 28,467 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. It is a Research University with high research activity school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. NAU's acceptance rate is 89.61% last year (undergraduate school).
Northern Arizona University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Northern Arizona University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1900 S Knoles Dr, Babbitt Administrative Center, Room 200, Flagstaff, AZ 86011-4092 |
| Phone | 928-523-9011 |
| WEB | https://nau.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://nau.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | https://nau.edu/how-to-apply |
| Financial Aid | https://nau.edu/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://app.meadowfi.com/nau |
| Veterans Tuition | https://in.nau.edu/veteran-and-military-services/veteran-education-benefits/ |
| Athletic | https://nauathletics.com/sports/2017/8/17/reports-and-data.aspx |
| Disability Service | https://in.nau.edu/disability-resources/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Research University with high research activity |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Northern Arizona University is 89.61% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 15.82%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 89.61 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 15.82 % |
Tuition & Fees
NAU's 2025 tuition & fees is $12,619 for Arizona residents and $20,044 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 5.41% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($19,015).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $13,023 for Arizona residents and $19,306 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition decreased by -12.55% compared to the last year's rate.
| Arizona Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $12,619 | $20,044 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $13,023 | $19,306 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 28,467 students have enrolled at NAU (2024-2025). Among them, 5,237 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. NAU has 22,990 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 5,477 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 28,467 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 22,990 |
| Graduate Students | 5,477 |
| Online Enrollment | 5,237 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
NAU offers 295 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 31 out of the 295 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by NAU
| Number of programs | 295 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 31 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✔ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |