Northern Arizona University

It is moderately difficult to get into Northern Arizona University. The acceptance rate at Northern Arizona University is 80%. Out of 44,855 applications received in 2023, 35,881 students were offered admission.

If you want to apply to Northern Arizona University, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 8/1 and the application fee is $25.

Students who submit their applications to Northern Arizona University for the fall semester should hear back from Northern Arizona University by July 1.

Northern Arizona University Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Northern Arizona University's admissions stats.

Northern Arizona University 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.7
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	20%
Mean SAT Score	1162
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	8%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	27%
Waitlist	No

Northern Arizona University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Northern Arizona University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	8 1	July 1

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Applying Early to Northern Arizona University?

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Northern Arizona University does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ See a list of some top colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Northern Arizona University Admissions

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How Difficult Is It To Get Admitted to NAU?

Getting into NAU is moderately difficult. NAU evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2022, NAU accepted 80% of all applicants, about 35,881 of the 44,855 students who applied.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like NAU, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Northern Arizona University

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Northern Arizona University

Northern Arizona University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Northern Arizona University Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are given the most weight when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Northern Arizona University

What does Northern Arizona University consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Important
Class Rank	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered

Make sure to check with Northern Arizona University for more information on admission factors.

Northern Arizona University 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Northern Arizona University, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with Northern Arizona University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Other Requirements	√	–	–	16 college preparatory courses with minimum 2.0 in each subject
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	2.5	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Northern Arizona University?

Students admitted to Northern Arizona University have an average unweighted GPA of 3.7.

Out of all students that were admitted, 15% submitted a class rank. At Northern Arizona University 20% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 50% were in the top 25% and 82% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Northern Arizona University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	31%
3.75 and 3.99	22%
3.50 and 3.74	17%
3.25 and 3.49	12%
3.00 and 3.24	10%
2.50 and 2.9	7%
2.00 and 2.49	1%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Northern Arizona University directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Northern Arizona University does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 8% of Northern Arizona University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 27% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Northern Arizona University?

To be competitive with other Northern Arizona University applicants, you should aim to score between 1060 and 1260 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Northern Arizona University 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1260 and 25% of scored lower than 1060, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Northern Arizona University student is 1162.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Northern Arizona University students scored 630 or higher and 75% of students scored 530 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Northern Arizona University students scored 640 or higher, and 75% scored a 530 or higher.

To be most competitive at Northern Arizona University, you should strive to earn between 19 and 25 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 25 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Northern Arizona University's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 25, and three out of four students scored lower than 25 on the ACT.

A 19 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Northern Arizona University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 19.

More Information on Transferring to Northern Arizona University

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Northern Arizona University. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Northern Arizona University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Northern Arizona University Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Northern Arizona University?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Northern Arizona University.

Does Northern Arizona University accept transfer credits?

✅ Northern Arizona University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Northern Arizona University accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Northern Arizona University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Northern Arizona University accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Northern Arizona University?

✅ Northern Arizona University is not test optional.

What is Northern Arizona University's acceptance rate?

✅ Northern Arizona University's acceptance rate is 80%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Northern Arizona University?

❌ Northern Arizona University does not offer early decision.

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