Northern Arizona University
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$10,243
Avg in-state tuition
$16,248
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About Northern Arizona University
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.
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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.
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
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards30k
Students enrolled
59%
Online student enrollment
22:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
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
68
Total Online Enrollment
17,340
Percent of Programs Online
70% On-campus
30% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates 24% online
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 21% online
Graduate Certificate 59% online
Master's 38% online
Doctorate 7% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $10,243 | $16,248 |
Graduate | $10,309 | $18,630 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
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 Undergraduate Cost
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 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
73%
State Grant Aid
8%
Institution Grant Aid
90%
Pell Grant
33%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$20k
Average student debt after graduation
$37k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Swimming Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- All Track Combined
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Women's Studies
BA
MA
DOC
American Indian/Native American Studies
BA
MA
DOC
2Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biomedical Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Microbiology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Zoology/Animal Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Biology
BA
MA
DOC
3Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Logistics and Materials Management
BA
MA
DOC
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Managerial Economics
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Construction Management
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
4Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Journalism
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations/Image Management
BA
MA
DOC
Radio and Television
BA
MA
DOC
5Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Informatics
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
BA
MA
DOC
6Education
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Physics Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
History Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Biology Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Health Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Art Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Bilingual and Multilingual Education
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Technical Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
7Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering Science
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Civil Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
8English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
Rhetoric and Composition
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Creative Writing
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
Technical and Business Writing
BA
MA
DOC
9Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
BA
MA
DOC
10Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Physician Assistant
BA
MA
DOC
Athletic Training/Trainer
BA
MA
DOC
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Practice
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
BA
MA
DOC
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
BA
MA
DOC
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
BA
MA
DOC
11History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
12Legal Professions And Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Pre-Law Studies
BA
MA
DOC
13Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
BA
MA
DOC
14Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Statistics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
15Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Sustainability Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
16Natural Resources And Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Science
BA
MA
DOC
Forest Sciences and Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Forestry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Natural Resources Management and Policy
BA
MA
DOC
17Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
BA
MA
DOC
18Philosophy And Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
19Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Astronomy
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Geology/Earth Science, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
20Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
School Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
21Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
22Science Technologies/Technicians
BA
MA
DOC
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
BA
MA
DOC
23Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
Cartography
BA
MA
DOC
Anthropology
BA
MA
DOC
Criminology
BA
MA
DOC
Geography
BA
MA
DOC
International Relations and Affairs
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
24Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Fine/Studio Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Design and Visual Communications, General
BA
MA
DOC
Interior Design
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Photography
BA
MA
DOC
Music Performance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
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