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Northern Arizona University

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Flagstaff, Arizona 86011-4092

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Known for business — major research university

Northern Arizona University is a public institution in Flagstaff with particular strength in business and health sciences.

A large campus of 23K undergraduates with a 19:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

57% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $54,384 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,922.

Established
1899
Mascot
Louie the Lumberjack
Type
Public research university
Conference
Big Sky Conference
Division
Division I

Campus Visits

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91%Acceptance
SAT Avg
23,041Students
19:1Student:Faculty
57%Grad Rate
$54,384Earnings 10yr
$14,922Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Northern Arizona University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate91.0%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

91.0%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$12,652
Tuition (out-of-state)$28,900
Room & Board$11,728
Books & Supplies$900
Total Cost of Attendance$29,495
Average Net Price$14,922
Median Debt at Graduation$19,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$201

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$10,333
$30–48K$11,015
$48–75K$14,211
$75–110K$19,013
$110K+$20,484

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$14,922

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6700.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,916

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

175

Peer Average

240

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (202)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
23,041
Gender Split
64% / 37%
Women / Men
First Generation
39%
Pell Grant Recipients
30%

Race & Ethnicity

White 54%
Black 3%
Hispanic 27%
Asian 4%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate56.9%
Freshman Retention72.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$47,308
8 Years$51,271
10 Years$54,384

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$39,800
Men
$51,900

Rankings

U.S. News
#244
Forbes
#297
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#155

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

105Above Average

Estimated from AZ state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Phoenixpop. 1.6M
123 mi(213 min)
San Diegopop. 1.4M
359 mi(622 min)
Los Angelespop. 3.9M
383 mi(664 min)

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