Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, AZ • public • I | Big Sky Conference

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Overview

Institution Type

public

Campus Setting

Urban (City: Small)

Student Population

Undergrad: 25,247 • Total: 31,448

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

Flagstaff, AZ
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Website

nau.edu

Region

Southwest

Carnegie Classification

R2: Doctoral Universities – High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 9,257 (36.7%) • Female: 15,990 (63.3%)

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

91.0%

34,383 admitted from 37,805 applicants

Application Types Offered

RD

Application Requirements

—

Application Fee

$40

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

RD:	2026-07-29

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

56.9%

4-Year Graduation Rate

45.4%

Freshman Retention Rate

73.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

In-State

$30,210

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Out-of-State

$37,627

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

In-state: $11,378
Out-of-state: $18,795

Room & Board

$14,432

Books & Supplies

$4,400

Students Receiving Pell Grants

31%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

I

Conference

Big Sky Conference

Men's Sports (4)

Basketball (FCS) Football (FCS) Tennis (FCS) Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) (FCS)

Women's Sports (7)

Basketball Golf Soccer Swimming Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball

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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements

3.0 GPA

In-State Awards

$2,000-$11,000/yr

Out-of-State Awards

$5,000-$15,000/yr

10 automatic scholarships (11 total)

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Common questions about Northern Arizona University

What is Northern Arizona University's acceptance rate?

Northern Arizona University accepts 91% of applicants, from 37,805 applications.

How much does Northern Arizona University cost?

Tuition and fees are $11,378 in-state and $18,795 out-of-state.

What is Northern Arizona University's graduation rate?

57% of students graduate within six years.