To provide an outstanding undergraduate residential education strengthened by important research, graduate and professional programs and a responsive distance learning network delivering programs throughout Arizona.
Northern Arizona University (NAU) is a public university in Flagstaff, Arizona in the United States.
The university's mission is to provide an outstanding undergraduate residential education strengthened by research, graduate and professional programs, and sophisticated methods of distance delivery. Northern Arizona University emphasizes hands-on experiential learning where students are encouraged to conduct research, author articles, participate in internships, study abroad, and volunteer in their areas of study.
As of fall 2007, 21,352 students were enrolled, 13,989 at the main Flagstaff campus. Average class sizes are 38 students in 100-level courses; 34 in 200-level courses; 22 in 300-level courses; 17 in 400 level courses; and 12 in graduate courses. Average cost of tuition for an on-campus, full-time, Arizona resident student for two semesters is $4,845.
Perched at 6,950 feet (2118 m) above sea level, the main campus is surrounded by the largest contiguous ponderosa pine forest in the world and enjoys a four-season climate.
NAU is governed by the Arizona Board of Regents.
Initially named the Northern Arizona Normal School, the institution was formed on September 11, 1899. In 1925, the State of Arizona recognized the school, allowing it to grant the Bachelor of Education degree. Following this change, the school renamed itself Northern Arizona State Teacher's College. In 1929, the name was changed to Arizona State Teacher's College at Flagstaff.
In 1945, its name changed once again to the Arizona State College at Flagstaff. A year later the college began offering Master of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees. On May 1, 1966, the school was granted full university status and changed its name to the current Northern Arizona University (or NAU).
For more about the university's history, see NAU's Alumni Association website.
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| Percent of Students International: | 1% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 39% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (Big Sky Conference) Basketball (Big Sky Conference) Track (Big Sky Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 4,393 | $ 13,023 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 4,223 | $ 12,853 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 170 | $ 170 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,063 | 24% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 1,492 | 1% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 3,183 | 69% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 3,454 | 44% | |
Any Aid: |
82% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 86% (Selective) |
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| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 69% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 460, Math: 460 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 540, Math: 540 |
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| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 47% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 19, Verbal: 19, Math: 18 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 23, Verbal: 23, Math: 24 |
| Application Fee: | $ 25.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Not Required |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Required |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Not Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
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Arizona State University, Northern Arizona State University, or University of Arizona.
13 months ago
Best Answer
Northern Arizona State is a smaller campus, but their entrance criteria appears to be meuch lower than the other two. They have, however, more faculty per student than the other schools.
University of Arizona has a higher SAT criteriaand a better student-teacher ratio than AState.
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do I have a chance at college?
hey people, I'm going to be a senior in high skool and my junior year sucked. I will definitely do way better this year, but still.....
my SAT score is ok 1560 (M600 R460 W500) and I did jv wrestling freshman year and this year I'll do philosiphy club, art club, and rugby.
I also have ALOT of talents:
*I can play violin, viola, cello, base, both types of guitars, piano, drums, and xylophone
*I speak english(duh), german, some french, spanish, japanese, and bengali
* I can draw really really well.
with this can I get into a decent college hopefully with the majors: mechanical engineering, environmental engineering, or police science?
I've looked at arizona state, oregon state, and auburn university so far.
u think I have a chance?
14 months ago
Best Answer
Yes. You are multi-talented! I highly recommend you look into getting a music scholarship at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, AZ. It is a small college, in a beautiful mountain setting, and has both a university and symphony orchestra. I attended college there on a music scholarship and loved it! It was one of the best times in my life.
You may be eligible for music scholarships at other universities as well. Your definitely on the right track. Keep up the good work and you will be successful in college and life.
Best wishes.
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Could you tell me some details about this uni?like are lecturers there patient?even your feelings about NAU and AZ are ok!
THANK YOU！！
16 months ago
Best Answer
It's a good school, the campus is nice, it's in a nice area. It has very good archaeology and music programs. Lowell Observatory is in Flagstaff, where pluto was first sighted and where a lot of research is still being done so I would say it is good in astronomy too. This is a much nicer part of AZ than southern AZ. It is one of the cities with the highest elevation. The climate is similar to the Rocky mountains. This school also graduates a lot of Native American students.
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31 months ago
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Northern Arizona University is in Flagstaff; University of Arizona is in Tucson. The only thing I know about Tucson is that it is hot, hot, hot. Flagstaff is actually a very nice town, if you can afford it. I've been to the campus of Northern Arizona U., and it is a pleasant place. I know nothing of the academic programs of U. Arizona, but I saw the catalog of Northern Az. U., and it looked pretty interesting to me. I'd vote for NAU. (And don't forget the Lowell Observatory is in Flagstaff; fascinating!)
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