Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, Arizona
PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1899Small citySEVP certified
About
Northern Arizona University (NAU) is a public research university in Flagstaff, Arizona, United States. Founded in 1899, it was the third and final university established in the Arizona Territory. The university is divided into seven academic colleges offering about 130 undergraduate and graduate programs, and various academic certificates. Students can take classes and conduct research in Flagstaff, online, and at more than 20 statewide locations, including the Phoenix Biomedical Core research campus. As of fall 2023, 28,194 students were enrolled with 21,550 at the Flagstaff campus. Northern Arizona University is one of the three universities governed by the Arizona Board of Regents and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
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Cost per year
- Tuition and fees (out of state)
- US$30,911
- Estimated total for international students
- US$50,895
- Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison)
- US$13,439
- Total cost for in-state students
- US$33,423
International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.
Students
- Undergraduates
- 22,903
- Graduate students
- 5,477
- International undergraduates
- 2%
- Students per teacher
- 19 to 1
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 90%
Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 59%
- Median earnings 10 years after starting
- US$59,083
Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.
Programmes (240)
Bachelor's degrees82 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAnthropologyAstronomy and AstrophysicsBehavioral SciencesBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Managerial EconomicsChemistryCivil EngineeringCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesCommunication, Journalism, and Related Programs, OtherComputer EngineeringComputer ProgrammingComputer ScienceComputer Systems AnalysisComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementConstruction ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCriminologyCultural Studies/Critical Theory and AnalysisData AnalyticsData ScienceDental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsDesign and Applied ArtsDietetics and Clinical Nutrition ServicesDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering Technologies/Technicians, GeneralEngineering, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsEnvironmental/Environmental Health EngineeringEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsForestryGeography and CartographyGeography and Environmental StudiesGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralHistoryHospitality Administration/ManagementInternational Relations and National Security StudiesJournalismLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesManagement Information Systems and ServicesMarketingMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMechatronics, Robotics, and Automation EngineeringMicrobiological Sciences and ImmunologyMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, GeneralMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchOutdoor EducationParks, Recreation, and Leisure StudiesPhilosophyPhilosophy, Politics, and EconomicsPhysicsPhysics and AstronomyPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic AdministrationPublic HealthPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsScience Technologies/Technicians, OtherSocial WorkSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSpecialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing OperationsSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Master's degrees57 subjects
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAnthropologyArchitectural Sciences and TechnologyAstronomy and AstrophysicsBilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural EducationBiological/Biosystems EngineeringBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryCivil EngineeringClimate ScienceClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminologyData AnalyticsDietetics and Clinical Nutrition ServicesEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational/Instructional Media DesignElectrical and Computer EngineeringEngineering PhysicsEnglish Language and Literature/Letters, OtherEnvironmental/Environmental Health EngineeringForestryGeography and CartographyGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHistoryInternational BusinessInternational and Comparative EducationLiteratureManagement Information Systems and ServicesMaterials SciencesMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchParks, Recreation, and Leisure StudiesPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic AdministrationPublic HealthRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesSocial WorkSocial and Philosophical Foundations of EducationSociologySpecial Education and TeachingStatisticsStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesSustainability StudiesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language
Doctoral degrees17 subjects
Astronomy and AstrophysicsBiological/Biosystems EngineeringBiology, GeneralCivil EngineeringClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCurriculum and InstructionEducational Administration and SupervisionForestryLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesMaterials SciencesMechanical EngineeringMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, GeneralPolitical Science and GovernmentPublic HealthRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)4 subjects
Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyMedical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical StudiesRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Undergraduate certificates41 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesArea StudiesBehavioral SciencesBilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural EducationBiotechnologyBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Managerial EconomicsCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesCriminal Justice and CorrectionsData AnalyticsDesign and Applied ArtsEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEnergy Systems EngineeringEnvironmental/Natural Resources Management and PolicyFinance and Financial Management ServicesFood Science and TechnologyForestryGeneral Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing OperationsHomeland SecurityHospitality Administration/ManagementHuman Resources Management and ServicesInternational BusinessLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesLiteratureManagement Information Systems and ServicesMarketingMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, GeneralMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchOutdoor EducationParks, Recreation, and Leisure StudiesPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSecurity Science and TechnologyTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign LanguageWildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
Post-baccalaureate certificates6 subjects
Business/Managerial EconomicsCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesForestryHomeland SecurityRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Graduate certificates33 subjects
Applied StatisticsArchitectural Sciences and TechnologyBehavioral SciencesCity/Urban, Community, and Regional PlanningCommunication and Media StudiesComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsData AnalyticsData ScienceEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEducational Administration and SupervisionEnergy Systems EngineeringEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFinance and Financial Management ServicesForestryGeography and CartographyHospitality Administration/ManagementHuman Services, GeneralMedical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical StudiesMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchPublic AdministrationPublic HealthPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesSpecial Education and TeachingStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language
Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.