About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Chad Eickhoff
Associate Vice President
Associate Vice President
Address
Box 4084
Flagstaff, AZ 86011
Flagstaff, AZ 86011
Phone
928-523-5511
Email
Admissions@nau.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
University Union
Historic Main Quadrangle
Health and Learning Center
Cline Library
NAU Skydome
Historic Main Quadrangle
Health and Learning Center
Cline Library
NAU Skydome
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Grand Canyon
San Francisco Peaks
Snowbowl Ski Resort
Sedona - Red Rocks
Downtown Flagstaff
San Francisco Peaks
Snowbowl Ski Resort
Sedona - Red Rocks
Downtown Flagstaff
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Monday through Friday
Various times
928-523-5511
Various times
928-523-5511
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: No
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: Varies
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: Varies
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
No
Information Sessions
Available
Times
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Athletic Department
Advance Notice
Other
Contact Email Address for Visit
https://nauathletics.com/sports/2017/6/6/recruiting-contacts-and-questionnaires.aspx
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Varies
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Limitations
Overnight visits are based on a case by case basis.
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Local taxis, NAU free campus and downtown buses, city bus system, Amtrak train system, Pulliam airport-3 miles away, Flagstaff to Phoenix Airport Shuttle, Yellow Bike program
Driving Instructions to Campus
At junction of I-17 and I-40.
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Admissions
Overview
Applicants: 37,805
Acceptance Rate: 91%
Average HS GPA: 3.70
GPA Breakdown
40%
4.0
23%
3.75 - 3.99
15%
3.50 - 3.74
9%
3.25 - 3.49
7%
3.00 - 3.24
6%
2.50 - 2.99
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Learn MoreSAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
520 - 650
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
510 - 620
SAT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
1040 - 1155
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
19 - 26
Testing Policies
Yes
Yes
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Test Optional
Deadlines
Regular — August 1
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Academic GPA
Selectivity Rating
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Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
19:1
Total Faculty
1,607
with Terminal Degree
977
915
Women
692
Men
317
Minority
44
International
Most frequent class size
20 - 29
Most frequent lab / sub section size
20 - 29
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Majors
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AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
American Indian/Native American Studies.
Women's Studies.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Biomedical Sciences, General.
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology.
Microbiology, General.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business/Managerial Economics.
Construction Management.
Finance, General.
Hospitality Administration/Management, General.
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management.
Management Information Systems, General.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Journalism.
Political Communication.
Radio and Television.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer Science.
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Informatics.
Information Technology.
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EDUCATION.
Art Teacher Education.
Biology Teacher Education.
Chemistry Teacher Education.
Earth Science Teacher Education.
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
History Teacher Education.
Mathematics Teacher Education.
Music Teacher Education.
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
Physics Teacher Education.
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
Spanish Language Teacher Education.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
Technical Teacher Education.
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ENGINEERING.
Civil Engineering, General.
Computer Engineering, General.
Computer Software Engineering.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Engineering, General.
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering.
Mechanical Engineering.
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General.
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist.
Dietetics/Dietitian.
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Public Health, General.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Science.
Environmental Studies.
Forest Sciences and Biology.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies.
Physical Fitness Technician.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Astronomy.
Chemistry, General.
Geology/Earth Science, General.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Public Administration.
Social Work.
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SCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS.
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Anthropology.
Criminology.
International Relations and Affairs.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Design and Visual Communications, General.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Interior Design.
Music Performance, General.
Music, General.
Photography.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Certificate
Doctoral
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Diana Gabaldon
Novelist
Lopez Lomong
US Olympian
Raul Castro
Governor of Arizona & U.S Ambassador
R.C. Gorman
Native American Artist and Sculptor
Robin Braun
United States Navy Vice Admiral
Seamus Dever
Actor
Martin Casado
Computer Scientist, Entrepreneur and Pioneer of software-defined networking
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Dec 15
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$8,068
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$8,255
Average Need-Based Loan
$3,897
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
50%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$21,089
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$12,377
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
Required Fees
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$900
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$2,736
Transportation for Commuters
$2,000
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Other
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
TEACH Grants, Tribal Grants, Arizona Teachers Academy Grants, Arizona Promise Grant
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Federal Nursing Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
23,134
Foreign Countries Represented
48
Demographics
3.47%
American Indian or Alaskan Native
3.83%
Asian
2.92%
Black
26.50%
Hispanic
54.43%
Caucasian
1.11%
Unknown
1.91%
International
63% female
37% male
28% are out of state
87% are full time
13% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
44%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
First-Year Students living on campus
86%
Campus Environment
Small Urban
91/99
Housing Options
Apartment Married
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
International Student
Other
Theme Housing
International Student
Other
Theme Housing
Special Needs Admissions
Program / Service Name
Disability Resources
Type of Program
For all students with disabilities
Director
Jamie Axelrod
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Documentation Required for LD
In order to evaluate accommodation and service requests, Disability Resources will need information about how your disability is likely to impact you here at Northern Arizona University. We want to understand the relevant impacts of your disability on tasks like communication, reading, writing, housing, technology, dining, the physical environment, classroom and laboratory and on line learning, etc. Information on the impacts of physical (mobility, dexterity, endurance, etc.), perceptual, cognitive (attention, distractibility, communication, etc.), and behavioral abilities may be helpful as well. Any information/documentation students can readily share during or prior to the first meeting is helpful and can save the need for follow up meetings with Disability Resources. Disability Resources recognizes that barriers exist and can create hardship for students with regard to having and presenting third party disability documentation. Please don't delay meeting with us out of concern for not having appropriate paperwork. If you have information/documentation you can submit it to Disability Resources by: ? bringing it to our office in Room 2050 at the Health and Learning Center ? emailing it to Disability Resources e-mail, fax it to 928-523-8747 ? mail it to: Disability Resources, P.O. Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011 Disability Resources may ask for additional documentation concerning your disability and/or the need for accommodations. If such documentation is necessary, it will be limited to the need for the accommodation requested. We will consider any information, including but not limited to, your description of your needs; records of past accommodations and services from high school, another college, state or high stakes testing organization; formal psychological or medical evaluations, and letters from past health, education or service providers. These general guidelines were developed to assist you and those in your support network to prepare this information so we can evaluate your request and make recommendations. If you have questions, please contact us at 928-523-8773 or Disability Resources e-mail.Documentation Required for ADHD
In order to evaluate accommodation and service requests, Disability Resources will need information about how your disability is likely to impact you here at Northern Arizona University. We want to understand the relevant impacts of your disability on tasks like communication, reading, writing, housing, technology, dining, the physical environment, classroom and laboratory and on line learning, etc. Information on the impacts of physical (mobility, dexterity, endurance, etc.), perceptual, cognitive (attention, distractibility, communication, etc.), and behavioral abilities may be helpful as well. Any information/documentation students can readily share during or prior to the first meeting is helpful and can save the need for follow up meetings with Disability Resources. Disability Resources recognizes that barriers exist and can create hardship for students with regard to having and presenting third party disability documentation. Please don't delay meeting with us out of concern for not having appropriate paperwork. If you have information/documentation you can submit it to Disability Resources by: ? bringing it to our office in Room 2050 at the Health and Learning Center ? emailing it to Disability Resources e-mail, fax it to 928-523-8747 ? mail it to: Disability Resources, P.O. Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011 Disability Resources may ask for additional documentation concerning your disability and/or the need for accommodations. If such documentation is necessary, it will be limited to the need for the accommodation requested. We will consider any information, including but not limited to, your description of your needs; records of past accommodations and services from high school, another college, state or high stakes testing organization; formal psychological or medical evaluations, and letters from past health, education or service providers. These general guidelines were developed to assist you and those in your support network to prepare this information so we can evaluate your request and make recommendations. If you have questions, please contact us at 928-523-8773 or Disability Resources e-mail.Special Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
Yes
Dictionary allowed in exams
Yes
Computer allowed in exams
Yes
Spellchecker allowed in exams
Yes
Extended test time
Yes
Scribes
Yes
Proctors
Yes
Oral exams
Yes
Notetakers
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Accommodation for students with ADHD
Yes
Reading machine
Yes
Other assistive technology
Yes
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
380
Number of Honor Societies
17
Number of Social Sororities
11
Number of Religious Organizations
29
6% join a fraternity
6% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division I
6% participate in intramural sports
2% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Lumberjacks)
6 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Cross Country
Football
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Lumberjacks)
10 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Golf
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cross Country
Diving
Golf
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Day Care
Health
LGBT Support Groups
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Air Force ROTC Offered on-campus
Health
LGBT Support Groups
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Air Force ROTC Offered on-campus
Sustainability
99/99
AASHE STARS® rating
Gold
School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes
% food budget spent on local/organic food
3%
Available Transportation Alternatives
Bike Share
Yes
Car Sharing Program
Yes
Carpool/Vanpool Matching Program
Yes
Condensed Work Week Option For Employees
Yes
Free Or Reduced Price Transit Passes And/Or Free Campus Shuttle
Yes
Incentives Or Programs To Encourage Employees To Live Close To Campus
Yes
Indoor And Secure Bike Storage, Shower Facilities, And Lockers For Bicycle Commuters
Yes
Reduced Parking Fees For Car And Van Poolers
Yes
School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
Yes
School Developed Bicycle Plan
Yes
School Offers A Telecommute Program For Employees
Yes
Data provided by Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), STARS®, as of March, 2023.
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
Yes
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
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