NAU Description

Northern Arizona University is a proud undergraduate and post-graduate institution that calls Flagstaff, Arizona home.

If you’re looking for a four-year university that promotes an ethnically rich and diverse student body, while also preparing students to contribute to the social, economic and environmental needs of the community and world-at-large, you should consider calling Flagstaff and Northern Arizona University home as well.

Northern Arizona University is committed to designing programs that will enrich students understanding of global issues, not just Arizonan issues.

The student body is proud of its progressive recycling efforts, shuttles powered with biodiesel and three new energy-efficient buildings certified by the U.S. Green Building Council. Going green is not just a way of life, but an academic tool used by Northern Arizona University to support the fastest-growing job market in America.

Northern Arizona University has more than 90 undergraduate programs and 50 graduate programs, all heavily powered by student research and a dedicated faculty.

Though Northern Arizona University concentrates its efforts in “going green,” it offers the wide array of disciplines and programs that any major university has to offer.

That means you can choose a major like Parks and Recreation or Forestry, opt for Nursing or Marketing, or find something in between that suits you.

So if you’re committed to your education and are looking for an institution that will open doors for you, explore Northern Arizona University!

Quick Facts about Northern Arizona University

Location

Southwest

Setting

Large Town Setting

Type

Public

Size

Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Lumberjacks

Nickname

NAU

Website

www.nau.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

Selectivity

Selective

In-State Tuition

$6,548

Out-of-State Tuition

$17,446

Retention Rate

71%

Enrollment

21,793

Year Established

1899

NAU Ratings & Reviews

Overall School Rating: 4.5 See all ratings

67% of students gave Northern Arizona University 5 stars overall.

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Student at This School - Grad Year 2015

Overall Rating:
5

Detailed Ratings

I have enjoyed my first year at NAU, the campus and the city of Flagstaff is beautiful. Getting around the campus was easy and enjoyable; it was like walking in a park. When it snowed, we have the shuttles to get us to classes, thank goodness. All my teachers were supportive and available after classes to answer any questions. But I think my favorite class and professor thus far was Criminal Justice, The councilors have also been very helpful with my schedules through this and next year.

Student at This School - Grad Year 2015

Overall Rating:
4

Detailed Ratings

Northern Arizona University is a great school to attend. While the athletics are not outstanding in all areas, the student unity is incredible. This campus offers a sense of community that really makes a new student feel at home. Every faculty and staff member I have come into contact with has been very pleasant. The people who work here are easy to talk to and eager to assist you with whatever you need. It is also very easy to get in contact with advising. You may not always be able to meet with your specific advisor exactly when you want to. However, there is a huge team of counselors that are willing to do whatever they can to help you reach your academic potential. I would recommend this university to anybody that I meet.

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NAU Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
16,783
Freshman Class
5,681
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
21,793

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
77%
Graduate
23%

Full-Time vs. Part-Time Students

Full-Time
56%
Part-Time
44%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
65%
Out-of-State
35%

Gender of Students

Women
58%
Men
42%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
3%
Asian
2%
Caucasian
72%
Latino
14%
Other
9%

Students State Origin

Arizona
65%
California
12%
Colorado
2%
Nevada
2%
Alaska
1%
Other
18%

International Students

International
2%
Domestic
98%

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