Northern Arizona University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Flagstaff, AZ

$10,243

Avg in-state tuition

$16,248

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 25,228, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 82%. The university offers 95 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 $10,243, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $16,248.

Rankings

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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.

Application Considerations

Test scores Recommended

High school transcript Required

High school rank Not required or recommended

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Not required or recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

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

Learn more about how we determine school awards

30k

Students enrolled

59%

Online student enrollment

22:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

International

Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

White

55%

Hispanic

25%

Two or more races

Unknown

Black

American Indian/Alaska Native

Non-U.S. Citizen

Asian

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

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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Costs to Consider	Price
Books and supplies	$1,000
On-campus room and board	$11,106
On-campus other expenses	$4,720
Off-campus (not with family) room and board	$10,646
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses	$4,720
Off-campus (with family) other expenses	$4,720

Total cost by category	In-state	Out-of-state
On-campus	$27,069	$33,074
Off-campus without family	$26,609	$32,614
Off-campus with family	$15,963	$21,968

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
	Women's Studies
	American Indian/Native American Studies
2	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Biomedical Sciences, General
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
	Microbiology, General
	Zoology/Animal Biology
	Environmental Biology
3	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Logistics and Materials Management
	Hospitality Administration/Management, General
	Finance, General
	Business/Managerial Economics
	Accounting
	Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
	Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
	Business Administration and Management, General
	Construction Management
	Marketing/Marketing Management, General
	Management Information Systems, General
4	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
	Journalism
	Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
	Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
	Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
	Public Relations/Image Management
	Radio and Television
5	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
	Computer Science
	Informatics
	Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
6	Education
	Chemistry Teacher Education
	Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
	Spanish Language Teacher Education
	Physics Teacher Education
	History Teacher Education
	Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
	Biology Teacher Education
	Curriculum and Instruction
	English/Language Arts Teacher Education
	Early Childhood Education and Teaching
	Computer Teacher Education
	Secondary Education and Teaching
	Elementary Education and Teaching
	Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
	Health Teacher Education
	Special Education and Teaching, General
	Educational Leadership and Administration, General
	Art Teacher Education
	Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
	Mathematics Teacher Education
	Bilingual and Multilingual Education
	Music Teacher Education
	Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
	Technical Teacher Education
7	Engineering
	Mechanical Engineering
	Engineering Science
	Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
	Computer Engineering, General
	Civil Engineering, General
	Engineering, General
	Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
8	English Language And Literature/Letters
	Rhetoric and Composition
	English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
	Creative Writing
	English Language and Literature, General
	Technical and Business Writing
9	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
	Spanish Language and Literature
	Linguistics
	Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
10	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
	Occupational Therapy/Therapist
	Physician Assistant
	Athletic Training/Trainer
	Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
	Nursing Practice
	Physical Therapy/Therapist
	Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
	Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
	Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
	Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
11	History
	History, General
12	Legal Professions And Studies
	Pre-Law Studies
13	Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
	Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
	Humanities/Humanistic Studies
14	Mathematics And Statistics
	Statistics, General
	Mathematics, General
15	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
	Sustainability Studies
	Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis
	Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
16	Natural Resources And Conservation
	Environmental Studies
	Environmental Science
	Forest Sciences and Biology
	Forestry, General
	Natural Resources Management and Policy
17	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
	Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
	Kinesiology and Exercise Science
18	Philosophy And Religious Studies
	Philosophy
19	Physical Sciences
	Physics, General
	Astronomy
	Chemistry, General
	Geology/Earth Science, General
	Physical Sciences, Other
20	Psychology
	School Psychology
	Educational Psychology
	Psychology, General
21	Public Administration And Social Service Professions
	Public Administration
	Social Work
22	Science Technologies/Technicians
	Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
23	Social Sciences
	Sociology
	Cartography
	Anthropology
	Criminology
	Geography
	International Relations and Affairs
	Political Science and Government, General
	Social Sciences, Other
24	Visual And Performing Arts
	Fine/Studio Arts, General
	Design and Visual Communications, General
	Interior Design
	Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
	Photography
	Music Performance, General
	Music, General

Northern Arizona University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

About Northern Arizona University

Rankings

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.

This school has a high acceptance rate.

Retention Rate Insight

Graduation Rate Insight

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

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

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Online Programs

Total Online Enrollment

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

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Tuition and Required Fees

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Total Undergraduate Cost

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Average Aid Awarded

Financial Outlook

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

Participation

Degrees Awarded by Program

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Education

Engineering

English Language And Literature/Letters

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

History

Legal Professions And Studies

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

Mathematics And Statistics

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Natural Resources And Conservation

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

Philosophy And Religious Studies

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

Science Technologies/Technicians

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.