NAU
Northern Arizona University
S San Francisco St, Flagstaff, United StatesAll photos (10)
Overview of Northern Arizona University (NAU)
About this school
Northern Arizona is a public, comprehensive university. Founded in 1899 as a teacher training school, it gained university status in 1966. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Arts and Science, Business Administration, Ecosystem, Science, Management, Engineering and Technology, and Social and Behavioral Sciences; the Center for Excellence in Education; and the Schools of Communication, Health Professions, Hotel and Restaurant Management, and Performing Arts; and the Museum Faculty of Fine Art. Its 730-acre campus is located in Flagstaff.
- www.nau.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
3,971
Institution Type
Public
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:27,086
- Men:10,846 Men (40.0%)
- Women:16,240 Women (60.0%)
Location
Admission Information (NAU)
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to Northern Arizona University is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is not required
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | 4 | - |
Mathematics | 4 | - |
Science | 3 | - |
Foreign Language | 2 | - |
Social Studies | 1 | - |
History | 1 | - |
Academic Electives | - | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | - | - |
SAT Only | Recommended | September 1 |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | Recommended | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: Not used ACT: Not used |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | South San Francisco Street |
City, State, Zip | Flagstaff, AZ 86011 |
Phone | (928) 523-5511 |
Fax | (928) 523-0226 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | Rolling |
Application Fee | $25 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | Rolling |
Accept Offer Of Admission | Not reported |
Waiting List Used | No |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Not accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | - |
Letters Of Recommendation | - |
Other | 16 college preparatory courses with minimum 2.0 in each subject required for freshmen |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 81% of 36,875 applicants were admitted |
Women | 83% of 22,918 applicants were admitted |
Men | 78% of 13,957 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 7,552 (25%) of 29,812 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 4,477 (24%) of 18,989 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 3,075 (28%) of 10,823 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.57 |
375 And Above | 39% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 18% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 14% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 15% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 13% |
2.00 - 2.49 | 1% |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | 510-610 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 4% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 27% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 52% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 16% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 1% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 3% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 31% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 51% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 14% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 1% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 23 average |20-25 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 4% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 34% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 53% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 9% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid (NAU)
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - In-state: $11,060|Out-of-state: $24,842 (41.08%)
- Room & Board: - $9,944 (36.93%)
- Other Expenses: - $1,000 (3.71%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $4,920 (18.27%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
Northern Arizona University accepts installment plan, deferred payment
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline November 15 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning February 1 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 001082 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 4,481 (87.9%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 3,477 (77.6%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 3,420 (98.4%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 452 (13.2%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 66% |
Average Award | $13,241 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 2,366 (69.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,547 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 2,074 (60.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,577 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 2,644 (77.3%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 1,126 (22.1%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $6,572 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 16,002 (74.5%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 13,207 (82.5%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 12,888 (97.6%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 1,441 (11.2%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 61% |
Average Award | $12,003 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 9,079 (70.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,941 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 8,633 (67.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,398 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 7,436 (57.7%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 3,576 (16.6%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $6,610 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 59% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $24,413 |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships, TEACH Grants, tribal grants |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Not reported |
Creative Arts/Performance | Art/Fine Arts, Music, Theater/Drama |
Special Achievements/Activities | Leadership |
Special Characteristics | Children and Siblings of Alumni, Local/State Students, Members of Minorities |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | Not reported |
Academics & Instruction (NAU)
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
1,132
Part-Time Faculty
593
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
Not reported
Regular Class Size
- Not reported
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- Not reported
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 912,483 |
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 294 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Not Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Northern Arizona University provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
75.8%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
40.3%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
52.7%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
55.3%
Programs & Majors (NAU)
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (67)
- Accounting
- American Indian/Native American Studies
- Anthropology
- Astronomy
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Biomedical Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Chemistry, General
- Civil Engineering, General
- Computer Science
- Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
- Construction Management
- Criminology
- Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Design and Visual Communications, General
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
- Finance, General
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
- Forest Sciences and Biology
- Geography
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- History, General
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General
- Interior Design
- International Relations and Affairs
- Journalism
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Management Information Systems, General
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Microbiology, General
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
- Music Performance, General
- Music Teacher Education
- Music, General
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
- Philosophy
- Photography
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Pre-Law Studies
- Psychology, General
- Public Administration
- Public Health, General
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
- Radio and Television
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
- Social Sciences, Other
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Women's Studies
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
Some online degree programs
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Cooperative work study program, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Business/marketing, Health professions and related sciences, Liberal arts/general studies
Online Degrees
Business administration, engineering, forestry, social work, athletic training, sustainable communities, criminology, climate science solutions, career and technical education, applied geospatial sciences, psychological sciences, forestry, English teaching; law with The University of Arizona
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Doctor of Education, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Doctor of Occupational Therapy
Master's Programs of Study (72)
- Allied Health--General
- Anthropology
- Applied Physics
- Applied Statistics
- Archaeology
- Atmospheric Sciences
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Clinical Psychology
- Communication Disorders
- Communication--General
- Community College Education
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Counseling Psychology
- Counselor Education
- Criminal Justice and Criminology
- Cultural Anthropology
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Early Childhood Education
- Education--General
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational Media/Instructional Technology
- Educational Psychology
- Electrical Engineering
- Elementary Education
- Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
- English
- English Education
- English as a Second Language
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Management and Policy
- Environmental Sciences
- Family Nurse Practitioner Studies
- Foreign Languages Education
- Forestry
- Foundations and Philosophy of Education
- Geographic Information Systems
- Geography
- Geology
- Higher Education
- History
- International Business
- Liberal Studies
- Linguistics
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Education
- Mechanical Engineering
- Meteorology
- Multilingual and Multicultural Education
- Music
- Nursing--General
- Physician Assistant Studies
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychology--General
- Public Administration
- Rhetoric
- School Psychology
- Science Education
- Secondary Education
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Special Education
- Statistics
- Student Affairs
- Sustainable Development
- Urban and Regional Planning
- Vocational and Technical Education
- Writing
Campus Life (NAU)
Location & Geography
Population
67,468
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Campus Size
683 acres
Weather
Temperature | 15.2 average low in January, 78.2 average high in September |
Rain | 83 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | 1 mile(s) from campus in Flagstaff |
Nearest Train Station | 4 mile(s) from campus in Flagstaff |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed housing, disabled student housing
Students of College Housing
35% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
65%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division I |
Mascot | Lumberjack |
School Colors | Blue and gold |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | - |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Northern Arizona University offers choral groups, marching band, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, television station, national fraternities, national sororities, louie's cupboard, feral cat alliance, american medical student association, national alliance on mental illness local chapter, national society of collegiate scholars
Sororities
4% of women participate
Fraternities
3% of men participate
ROTC
Army ROTC offered on campus, Air Force ROTC offered on campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
21,990
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
27,086
Women
16,240
Men
10,846
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 2.6% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 2.1% Asian
- 3.5% Black/African-American
- 25.0% Hispanic/Latino
- 5.9% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.3% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 59.5% White
- 1.1% Unknown
International Students
4.4% from 70 countries
Average Age
23
Number of Graduate Students
3,971
Student Resources (NAU)
Study resources
Popular Departments
- Biological Sciences287 Documents
- Philosophy49 Documents
- Criminology and Criminal Justice69 Documents
- Political Science50 Documents
- Chemistry42 Documents
Popular Courses
- MUS 365 - Native American MusicMusic
- PR 372W - Public Relations WritingPublic Relations
- PHI 150 - Philosophies Of The WorldPhilosophy
- BIO 201 - Human Anatomy/Physiology IBiological Sciences
- ADV 310 - Advertising Media SelectionAdvertising
Popular Professors
- Russell PrybaPHI 150
- Michael SmithGLG 101
- Meredith HellerWGS 191
- Kenneth CruzCCJ 250
- Stephen WrightPOS 100
Blog articles
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