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Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, AZ

Overview

  • Type
    4-year • Public
  • Campus Life
    Very Large • Suburban
  • Average Per Year After Aid
    $17K
  • SAT Range
    1040–1260
  • Graduation Rate
    59%

Northern Arizona University is a very large, 4-year, public university. This coed college is located in a city in a suburban setting and is primarily a residential campus. It offers certificate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. This college has an acceptance rate of 91% and a graduation rate of 59%.

From the Institution

Since our founding in 1899, NAU has fostered a collaborative community and a student-centered approach that engages both undergraduate and graduate students in active research and professional growth. Students work closely with faculty mentors, participating in rigorous scholarly activities involving research in the arts, business, education, the humanities, and the sciences. The university offers more than 190 baccalaureate and graduate degree programs, with a fall 2023 enrollment of 28,194 students, 21,550 at the Flagstaff campus. Surrounded by a spectacular natural laboratory and steeped in rich history, the NAU Flagstaff campus has nurtured a dynamic culture of academic inquiry and excellence that permeates through more than 20 statewide locations and NAU Online. As a high-research institution, NAU conducts significant studies in land management and climate sciences, microbiology, astronomy and planetary science, and health sciences. As our research grows in bioengineering, informatics and cyber systems, and the human microbiome, our interdisciplinary collaborations increase across the university and the region to find solutions to improve lives. NAU was rated No. 160 in the National Science Foundation's fiscal year 2021 national research ranking of public universities without a medical school, and No. 178 overall. Northern Arizona University stands as a beacon of inclusivity, accessibility, and affordability in higher education. Our dedication to diversity, our commitment to Indigenous Peoples, and the groundbreaking Access2Excellence initiative that covers tuition for Arizona residents with a household income up to $65,000 collectively demonstrate our unwavering mission to provide an excellent education to all students, regardless of their background or financial circumstances. We take pride in being a university that truly opens doors to a brighter future for everyone in our community and beyond.

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College Board Code
4006
Application Types Accepted
  • Online through college's own website
Fee Waiver Info
Available to all qualified students. Visit the college website for details.

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Important Dates

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August 1
Regular Application Due

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