Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, AZ · Public · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

Federal sources: NCES IPEDS and College Scorecard. Covered cohorts differ; a net-price average is not an individual aid offer. Definitions, coverage and limitations.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Northern Arizona University reported a 90.9% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Northern Arizona University is a public 4-year institution in Flagstaff, AZ. The historical average net price is $14,158 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

90.9%

37,805 applicants

SAT reference

N/A

Combined score

ACT reference

N/A

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$14,158

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Northern Arizona University

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)1010——
ACT (composite, 1–36)20—26

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

59.0%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

75.5%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$54,384

Student Body

22,903

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Northern Arizona University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$9,709
$30,001 – $48,000$10,398
$48,001 – $75,000$13,330
$75,001 – $110,000$18,050
$110,000+$20,686

Top Majors at Northern Arizona University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing790
Health Professions775
Education466
Psychology452
Biological & Biomedical Sciences422
Liberal Arts & General Studies344
Social Sciences309
Communication & Journalism229
Parks, Recreation & Fitness221
Engineering180

Financial Aid at Northern Arizona University

About Northern Arizona University

Official website: https://nau.edu/

Admissions: https://nau.edu/admissions/

Frequently Asked Questions About Northern Arizona University

What is the acceptance rate at Northern Arizona University?

Northern Arizona University reported a 91% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 37,805. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Northern Arizona University?

The historical 91% acceptance rate suggests Northern Arizona University was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

How much does it cost to attend Northern Arizona University?

The stored historical average net price at Northern Arizona University is $14,158 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 97%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $12,377 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Northern Arizona University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Northern Arizona University is 59%. its stored first-year retention rate is 75%; stored median earnings 10 years after enrollment are $54,384. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Northern Arizona University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Northern Arizona University?

Northern Arizona University's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Regular Decision on August 1, 2026, Early Action on November 15, 2026. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Northern Arizona University's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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