What is the acceptance rate at Northern Arizona University?

Northern Arizona University admits roughly 90% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.

What does Northern Arizona University actually cost after financial aid?

Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $14,158 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.

Is Northern Arizona University a reach, match, or safety for me?

Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat Northern Arizona University as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, AZ · Southwest

Acceptance rate: 89.6%
Cost after aid: $14,158
Graduation rate: 61%

What Northern Arizona University says matters

How Northern Arizona University rates each admissions factor in its Common Data Set, with the full published numbers below.

Acceptance rate: 87%; 179 of 205
Yield: 12%; 22 enrolled
SAT mid-50: 1010-1280
ACT mid-50: 19-26
CDS year: 2025-26

Acceptance rate by gender

Men: 88%12,726 of 14,406
Women: 90%22,656 of 25,074

Very important

Academic GPA

Important

Rigor of secondary school record

Considered

Standardized test scores

Not considered

Class rank
Application essay
Recommendations
Interview
Extracurricular activities
Talent or ability
Character or personal qualities
First generation
Alumni relation
Geographical residence
State residency
Religious affiliation or commitment
Volunteer work
Work experience
Level of applicant's interest

The full Common Data Set

Every figure Northern Arizona University published for 2025-26, section by section.

First-Time, First-Year Admission169

Entrance Exams

SAT: X
ACT: X
AP: X
CLEP: X
Institutional Exam: X

Applications

Total first-time, first-year males who applied: 14,406
Total first-time, first-year females who applied: 25,074
Total first-time, first-year students of unknown sex who applied: 205
Total first-time, first-year males who were admitted: 12,726
Total first-time, first-year females who were admitted: 22,656
Total first-time, first-year students of unknown sex who were admitted: 179
Total first-time, first-year males who enrolled: 1,723
Total first-time, first-year females who enrolled: 2,795
Total first-time, first-year students of unknown sex who enrolled: 22
Total full-time, first-time, first-year males who enrolled: 1,686
Total part-time, first-time, first-year males who enrolled: 37
Total full-time, first-time, first-year females who enrolled: 2,729
Total part-time, first-time, first-year females who enrolled: 66
Total full-time, first-time, first-year students of unknown sex who enrolled: 19
Total part-time, first-time, first-year students of unknown sex who enrolled: 3
Total first-time, first-year students who applied: 39,685
Total first-time, first-year students who were admitted: 35,561
Total first-time, first-year students who enrolled: 4,540
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 17,003
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 15,317
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 3,768
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 21,613
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 19,261
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 760
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 1,069
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 983
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 12
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 0
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 0
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 0

Admissions Requirements

Total academic units: 14
English: 4
Mathematics: 4
Science: 3
Social studies: 1
History: 1
Visual/Performing Arts: 1
Total academic units: 16
English: 4
Mathematics: 4
Science: 3
Foreign language: 2
Social studies: 1
History: 1
Visual/Performing Arts: 1

Basis for Selection

Rigor of secondary school record: Important
Class rank: Not Considered
Academic GPA: Very Important
Standardized test scores: Considered
Application Essay: Not Considered
Recommendation(s): Not Considered
Interview: Not Considered
Extracurricular activities: Not Considered
Talent/ability: Not Considered
Character/personal qualities: Not Considered
First generation: Not Considered
Alumni/ae relation: Not Considered
Geographical residence: Not Considered
State residency: Not Considered
Religious affiliation/commitment: Not Considered
Volunteer work: Not Considered
Work experience: Not Considered
Level of applicant’s interest: Not Considered

First-time, first-year Profile

Percent Submitting SAT Scores: 3.0%
Percent Submitting ACT Scores: 27%
Number Submitting SAT Scores: 154
Number Submitting ACT Scores: 1,239
SAT Composite: 25th Percentile: 1,010
SAT Composite: 50th Percentile: 1,175
SAT Composite: 75th Percentile: 1,280
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 25th Percentile: 520
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 50th Percentile: 590
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 75th Percentile: 650
SAT Math: 25th Percentile: 483
SAT Math: 50th Percentile: 565
SAT Math: 75th Percentile: 630
ACT Composite: 25th Percentile: 19%
ACT Composite: 50th Percentile: 23%
ACT Composite: 75th Percentile: 26%
ACT Math: 25th Percentile: 18%
ACT Math: 50th Percentile: 22%
ACT Math: 75th Percentile: 26%
ACT English: 25th Percentile: 19%
ACT English: 50th Percentile: 22%
ACT English: 75th Percentile: 27%
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-800: 13
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-699: 37
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-599: 31
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-499: 18
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-399: 1
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-299: 0
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total: 100
SAT Math: 700-800: 5
SAT Math: 600-699: 33
SAT Math: 500-599: 35
SAT Math: 400-499: 24
SAT Math: 300-399: 3
SAT Math: 200-299: 0
SAT Math: Total: 100
SAT Composite: 1400-1600: 5
SAT Composite: 1200-1399: 41
SAT Composite: 1000-1199: 32
SAT Composite: 800-999: 21
SAT Composite: 600-799: 1
SAT Composite: 400-599: 0
SAT Composite: Total: 100
ACT Composite: 30-36: 9
ACT Composite: 24-29: 36
ACT Composite: 18-23: 42
ACT Composite: 12-17: 13
ACT Composite: Below 6: 0
ACT Composite: Total: 100
Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class: 25%
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class: 55%
Percent in top half of high school graduating class: 83%
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class: 17%
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class: 3.0%
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:: 9.0%
Percent who had GPA of 4.0: 43%
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99: 20%
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74: 12%
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49: 9.0%
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24: 8.0%
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99: 7.0%
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49: 100%
Percent who had GPA below 1.0: 0
Total: 100
Percent who had GPA of 4.0: 28%
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99: 18%
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74: 17%
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49: 13%
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24: 11%
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99: 11%
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49: 2.0%
Percent who had GPA below 1.0: 0
Total: 100
Percent who had GPA of 4.0: 32%
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99: 19%
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74: 15%
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49: 12%
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24: 10%
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99: 10%
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49: 2.0%
Percent who had GPA below 1.0: 0
Total: 100
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:: 3.7
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:: 91%

Admission Policies

Does your institution have an application fee?: Yes
Amount of application fee:: 40
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?: Yes
Does your institution have an application closing date?: Yes
Application closing date (fall): Month: 8
Application closing date (fall): Day: 1
Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?: Yes
Yes, on a rolling basis:: X
Must reply by May 1st or within____weeks if notified after: 3
Deadline for housing deposit (MMDD):Month: 5
Deadline for housing deposit (MMDD): Day: 15
Amount of housing deposit:: 175
Refundable if student does not enroll?: X
Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?: Yes
If yes, maximum period of postponement:: 2 terms
Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation?: No
Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?: No

Transfer Admission21

Fall Applicants

Total: 3,092
Total: 3,033
Total: 1,498

Application for Admission

Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
High school transcript: Required of Some
College transcript(s): Required of All
Essay or personal statement: Not Required
Interview: Not Required
Standardized test scores: Not Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s): Not Required
If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):: 2.0
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:: Meet ABOR core class requirements: https://nau.edu/admissions/transfer-student/#requirements CDS-D. Transfer Admission 13 of 34 4/6/2026 Northern Arizona University 2025-2026 Common Data Set
Fall Closing Date: Month: 5
Spring Closing Date: Month: 12
Fall Rolling Admission: X
Spring Rolling Admission: X

Transfer Credit Policies

Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:: 30
If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:: https://www9.nau.edu/policies/Client/Details/972
Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution:: A student can be awarded an additional 4 units of credit for 18 consecutive months of active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces if terminated under honorable conditions, as documented on the DD214. A student who has earned a commission in the U.S. Armed Forces may petition the Office of Admissions and Orientation for an additional 12 units. Northern Arizona University also utilizes the credit recommendations from the American Council on Education (ACE). An ACE credit recommendation represents college-level equivalencies based on a review of workforce training, military training or occupations, and other sources of learning outside the college classroom, such as national exams and certifications. Departments will determine the application of the ACE credit toward major requirements.

Academic Offerings and Policies21

Special Study Options

Accelerated program: X
Distance learning: X
Double major: X
English as a Second Language (ESL): X
Exchange student program (domestic): X
Honors Program: X
Independent study: X
Internships: X
Liberal arts/career combination: X
Student-designed major: X
Study abroad: X
Teacher certification program: X
Undergraduate Research: X

Required Course Work

Arts/fine arts: X
English (including composition): X
Humanities: X
Intensive writing: X
Mathematics: X
Sciences (biological or physical): X
Social science: X
Other (describe):: X

Student Life43

Percent Participating

Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator): 17%
Percent of males who join fraternities: 6.0%
Percent of females who join sororities: 6.0%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing: 86%
Percent who live off campus or commute: 14%
Percent of students age 25 and older: 100%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator): 21%
Percent of males who join fraternities: 7.0%
Percent of females who join sororities: 7.0%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing: 43%
Percent who live off campus or commute: 57%
Percent of students age 25 and older: 12%

Average Age

Average age of full-time students: 18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time): 18
Average age of full-time students: 21
Average age of all students (full- and part-time): 22

Activities Offered

Campus Ministries: X
Choral groups: X
Concert band: X
Dance: X
Drama/theater: X
International Student Organization: X
Jazz band: X
Literary magazine: X
Marching band: X
Model UN: X
Music ensembles: X
Musical theater: X
Opera: X
Pep band: X
Radio station: X
Student government: X
Student newspaper: X
Student-run film society: X
Symphony orchestra: X
Television station: X

Housing

Coed residence halls: X
Apartments for married students: X
Apartments for single students: X
Special housing for disabled students: X
Special housing for international students: X
Theme housing: X
Living Learning Communities: X

Annual Expenses22

Information

Please provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:: https://app.meadowfi.com/nau
If your institution's 2026-2027 academic year costs of attendance are not available at this time please respond.: X

Public Tuition

Tuition: In-district: 12000
Tuition: In-state (out-of-district):: 12000
Tuition: Out-of-state:: 30000
Tuition: Nonresident: 30000

All Institutions Expenses

Required Fees:: 1625
Food and housing (on-campus):: 15805
Housing Only (on-campus):: 8506
Food Only (on-campus meal plan):: 7299

Credits per Term

Minimum: 12

Tuition Policies

Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?: Yes
If yes, what percentage of full-time undergraduates pay more than the tuition and fees reported in $G$1?: 20%

Estimated Expenses

Books and supplies:: 900
Transportation:: 2500
Other expenses:: 2000
Books and supplies:: 900
Transportation: 2500
Other expenses:: 2000
Books and supplies:: 900
Transportation:: 2500
Other expenses:: 2000

Financial Aid116

Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid

N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits): 1,772
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n: 8,328
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant: 35
Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p: 16,608
N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits): 6,754
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n: 8,357
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant: 169
Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p: 16,658
N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits): 81
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n: 4,580
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant: 1
Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p: 3,813

Reporting Year

Academic Year: 2024-2025 estimated

Methodology

Federal methodology (FM): X

Need-based Aid Awarded

Federal: 55053710.36
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located: 12549171.51
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).: 106191911.53
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college: 4822405.20
Total Scholarships/Grants: 178617199
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans): 43272898.40
Federal Work-Study: 1802034.00
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.): 7914098.00
Total Self-Help: 52989030
Parent Loans: 21999386
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.: 217818
Athletic Awards: 1844825

Non-need-based Aid Awarded

Federal: 740967.99
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located: 2243347.50
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).: 59054268.82
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college: 1933003.06
Total Scholarships/Grants: 63971587
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans): 13969813.83
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.): 6597136.00
Total Self-Help: 20566950
Parent Loans: 10115032
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.: 165852
Athletic Awards: 2896904

Students Awarded Aid

A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item $B$1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort): 4,868
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid: 4,312
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need: 3,051
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid: 3,043
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid: 2,148
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid: 1,382
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid: 3,010
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 385
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 65%
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 17081
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e: 9053
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f: 3336
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan: 22
A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item $B$1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort): 20,040
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid: 15,129
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need: 11,431
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid: 11,327
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid: 8,097
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid: 4,863
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid: 10,167
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 1,240
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 60%
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 16785
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e: 9295
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f: 4165
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan: 4
A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item $B$1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort): 2,863
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid: 1,493
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need: 1,273
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid: 1,121
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid: 928
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid: 449
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid: 314
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 28
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 38%
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 9527
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e: 7771
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f: 3945
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan: 2025

Graduating Cohort

Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.: 3,246

Source Type Loan

A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 1,471
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 1,413
C. Institutional loan programs.: 0
D. State loan programs.: 0
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.: 245
A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 45.00
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 44.00
C. Institutional loan programs.: 0
D. State loan programs.: 0
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.: 8
A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 21732
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 17048
C. Institutional loan programs.: 0
D. State loan programs.: 0
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.: 32160

Aid to Nonresidents

Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available: X
Average dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:: 9,320
Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:: 1,202,262

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA: X

Financial Aid Deadlines

Priority date for filing required financial aid forms:: X
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: Month: 4
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: Day: 1

Financial Aid Notification

If yes, starting date (Month):: 12
If yes, starting date (Day):: 15

Aid Available

Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans: X
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans: X
Federal Direct PLUS Loans: X
Federal Nursing Loans: X
Federal Pell Grants: X
Federal SEOG: X
State scholarships/grants: X
Private scholarships: X
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional funds: X

Institutional Aid

Academics: X
Art: X
Athletics: X
Music/drama: X
State/district residency: X
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:: CDS-H. Financial Aid 26 of 34 4/6/2026 Northern Arizona University 2025-2026 Common Data Set

Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred41

Diploma/Certificates

Agriculture: 1.27
Natural resources and conservation: 21.32
Communication/journalism: 1.27
Education: 2.54
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics: 0.25
English: 1.52
Interdisciplinary studies: 6.85
Parks and recreation: 1.02
Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services: 1.02
Visual and performing arts: 1.52
Health professions and related programs: 17
Business/marketing: 44.42
TOTAL (should = 100%): 100%

Associate

TOTAL (should = 100%): 0

Bachelors

Agriculture: 1.27
Natural resources and conservation: 3.31
Area, ethnic, and gender studies: 0.11
Communication/journalism: 4.93
Computer and information sciences: 2.11
Education: 7.7
Engineering: 3.86
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics: 0.89
English: 1.49
Liberal arts/general studies: 4.6
Biological/life sciences: 7.5
Mathematics and statistics: 0.4
Military science and military technologies: 28
Interdisciplinary studies: 3.56
Parks and recreation: 4.16
Philosophy and religious studies: 0.15
Physical sciences: 2.05
Science technologies: 0.75
Psychology: 8.23
Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services: 0.28
Public administration and social services: 2.47
Social sciences: 6.91
Visual and performing arts: 3.16
Health professions and related programs: 15.59
Business/marketing: 15.24
History: 0.55
TOTAL (should = 100%): 100%

Enrollment And Persistence140

Institutional Enrollment

Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: males: 1,687
Other first-year, degree-seeking: males: 568
All other degree-seeking: males: 5,098
Total degree-seeking: males: 7,353
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: males: 1
Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: males: 7,354
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: males: 37
Other first-year, degree-seeking: males: 151
All other degree-seeking: males: 614
Total degree-seeking: males: 802
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: males: 33
Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: males: 835
Total undergraduate students: males: 8,189
Degree-seeking, first-time: males: 370
All other degree-seeking: males: 836
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: males: 1
Degree-seeking, first-time: males: 336
All other degree-seeking: males: 300
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: males: 7
Total graduate Part-Time Students: males: 643
Total Graduate Students: males: 1,850
Total All Students: males: 10,039
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: females: 2,729
Other first-year, degree-seeking: females: 712
All other degree-seeking: females: 8,452
Total degree-seeking: females: 11,893
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: females: 1
Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: females: 11,894
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: females: 66
Other first-year, degree-seeking: females: 366
All other degree-seeking: females: 1,557
Total degree-seeking: females: 1,989
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: females: 43
Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: females: 2,032
Total undergraduate students: females: 13,926
Degree-seeking, first-time: females: 749
All other degree-seeking: females: 1,140
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: females: 2
Degree-seeking, first-time: females: 304
All other degree-seeking: females: 864
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: females: 28
Total graduate Part-Time Students: females: 1,196
Total Graduate Students: females: 3,087
Total All Students: females: 17,013
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: Unknown: 19
Other first-year, degree-seeking: Unknown: 7
All other degree-seeking: Unknown: 44
Total degree-seeking: Unknown: 70
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: Unknown: 0
Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: Unknown: 70
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: Unknown: 3
Other first-year, degree-seeking: Unknown: 4
All other degree-seeking: Unknown: 10
Total degree-seeking: Unknown: 17
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: Unknown: 1
Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: Unknown: 18
Total undergraduate students: Unknown: 88
Degree-seeking, first-time: Unknown: 0
All other degree-seeking: Unknown: 26
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: Unknown: 1
Degree-seeking, first-time: Unknown: 0
All other degree-seeking: Unknown: 17
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: Unknown: 0
Total graduate Part-Time Students: Unknown: 17
Total Graduate Students: Unknown: 44
Total All Students: Unknown: 132
Total all undergraduates: 22,203
Total all graduate: 4,981
Grand Total All Students: 27,184

All

Total graduate Full-Time Students: males: 1,207
Total graduate Full-Time Students: females: 1,891
Total graduate Full-Time Students: Unknown: 27

Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category

Nonresidents: 12
Hispanic/Latino: 1,363
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 179
White, non-Hispanic: 2,266
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 260
Asian, non-Hispanic: 76
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 8
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 282
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 95
TOTAL: 4,541
Hispanic/Latino: 6,223
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 710
White, non-Hispanic: 11,168
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 1,012
Asian, non-Hispanic: 990
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 41
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 1,272
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 318
TOTAL: 3,033
Hispanic/Latino: 6,243
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 713
White, non-Hispanic: 11,203
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 1,016
Asian, non-Hispanic: 994
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 41
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 1,279
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 323
TOTAL: 1,498

Persistence

Certificate/diploma: 394
Bachelor's degrees: 5,224
Postbachelor's certificates: 147
Master's degrees: 2,123
Post-Master's certificates: 21
Doctoral degrees – research/scholarship: 69
Doctoral degrees – professional practice: 181

Graduation Rates

Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 1,586
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 671
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 2,515
Total: 4,772
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 3
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 0
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 3
Total: 6
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 1,583
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 671
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 2,512
Total: 4,766
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 646
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 297
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 1,277
Total: 2,220
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 147
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 65
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 264
Total: 476
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 27
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 14
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 53
Total: 94
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 820
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 376
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 1,594
Total: 2,790
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 52
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 56
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 63
Total: 59

Retention Rates

Calculate the percentage of the Fall 2024 entering cohort who remained enrolled on the official census date.: 77%

Instructional Faculty And Class Size47

Instructional Faculty

A. Total number of instructional faculty: 1,106
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 215
C. Total number who are females: 590
D. Total number who are males: 516
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international): 43
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 886
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 206
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s: 14
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.): 0
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students: 73
A. Total number of instructional faculty: 447
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 100
C. Total number who are females: 301
D. Total number who are males: 146
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international): 1
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 59%
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 87
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s: 20
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.): 281
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students: 25
A. Total number of instructional faculty: 1,553
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 315
C. Total number who are females: 891
D. Total number who are males: 662
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international): 44
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 945
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 293
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s: 34
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.): 281
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students: 98

Student to Faculty Ratio

Fall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio: 19
based on ____ students: 23,104
and ____ faculty: 1,208

Undergraduate Class Size

2-9: 142
10-19: 142
20-29: 523
30-39: 685
40-49: 427
50-99: 148
100+: 245
Total: 82
2-9: 41
10-19: 142
20-29: 234
30-39: 11
50-99: 1
Total: 429

Source: Northern Arizona University's Common Data Set 2025-26

About Northern Arizona University

Northern Arizona University is a large public university in Flagstaff, AZ, in a city setting.

What Northern Arizona University looks for

Northern Arizona University admits the majority of applicants who meet its baseline academic profile. For most students applying here, the work is in writing applications that reflect real fit rather than treating the application as a checklist. Demonstrated interest matters more here than at the most selective schools. Visiting, attending an info session, and asking real questions of admissions all move the needle.

Frequently asked

What is the acceptance rate at Northern Arizona University?
Northern Arizona University admits roughly 90% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.
What does Northern Arizona University actually cost after financial aid?
Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $14,158 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.
Is Northern Arizona University a reach, match, or safety for me?
Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat Northern Arizona University as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

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