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QS Rank:

1001

Northern Arizona University

Arizona

United States

Overview

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 2024 enrollment of 28,468 students, with 21,398 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. 187 in the National Science Foundation's 2022 national research ranking of public universities. 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.

Location

1900 S Knoles Dr, Flagstaff, Arizona, 86011

Website

https://nau.edu/how-to-apply/

Total Cost

$28,560

Median Salary

$49,588

Ranking

#722

US World and News Report

#1001

QS World University Rankings

Admissions

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Application Deadline

Acceptance rate

89.6%

Yield Rate

15.82%

SAT range

1010-1280

ACT range

20-26

Cost and Scholarships

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Total Cost

$28,560

In State Cost

$11,688

Out of State Cost

$28,560

In State Tuition Fees

$11,688

Room And Board

$14,432

Living Cost

$19,832

Average Total Aid Awarded

$16,041

Funding Options

Merit Scholarship

Need-Based Aid

Scholarship

57.36% of students receive financial aid. Average award: $16,041.

Scholarships

Access2Excellence - Guarantees tuition coverage for undergraduate Arizona residents with a household income up to $65,000. Also applies to members of Arizona's 22 recognized tribes, regardless of income.; Arizona Promise Program - Covers remaining tuition and fee costs not covered by other gift aid for eligible Arizona residents for up to four years.; International Excellence Award - Merit-based scholarship for international students.; NAU Global Achievement Award - Merit-based scholarship for international students.