Northern Arizona University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Flagstaff, AZ

$11,896

Avg in-state tuition

$26,642

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About Northern Arizona University

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

Northern Arizona University is a large public university located on an urban campus in Flagstaff, Arizona. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 29,566, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 82%. The university offers 108 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 57%, and a student-faculty ratio of 22:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $11,896, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $26,642.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

82% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

76% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

57% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Test scores Recommended

High school rank Not required or recommended

High school GPA Required

Completion of college prep program Not required or recommended

High school transcript Required

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

Open admission No

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.

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30k

Students enrolled

59%

Online student enrollment

22:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

55%

Hispanic

25%

Two or more races

5%

Unknown

4%

Black

3%

American Indian/Alaska Native

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

2%

Asian

2%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

64%

Socio-economic diversity

33% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

23

Total Online Enrollment

17,340

Student Location Breakout

59% 41%

Percent of Programs Online

89% On-campus

11% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates Check Bold 13% online

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's Check Bold 2% online

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 24% online

Master's Check Bold 19% online

Doctorate Check Bold 7% online

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

73%

State Grant Aid

8%

Institution Grant Aid

90%

Pell Grant

33%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $2,927
State Grant Aid $2,409
Institution Grant Aid $9,222
Pell Grant Aid $4,421

Financial Outlook

$20k

Average student debt after graduation

$37k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.