Flagstaff,
AZ
About NAU
Northern Arizona University is a public, state college in the town of Flagstaff, Arizona. NAU was founded in 1899. The college currently enrolls around 28,718 students a year, including 24,168 undergrads.
NAU Acceptance Rate 2022
It is moderately difficult to get into NAU. NAU admitted 78% of all applicants in 2022. In 2022, 33,592 out of 42,872 total applicants were accepted.
| Northern Arizona University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 78% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.7 |
| Test Optional | May require tests |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 10% |
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College Info
NAU Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Aug 1
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to NAU is Aug 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to NAU is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
NAU SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1070 - 1260
Math SAT Range
520 - 628
Reading SAT Range
540 - 640
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1260 and Above
1070 to 1260
1070 and Less
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for NAU students is 1165. Applicants with SAT scores of 1260 and above have a good chance of being admitted to NAU, while applicants with SAT scores between 1070 to 1260 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1070 have a low chance of being offered a spot at NAU.
NAU Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$24,134
In State$30,020
Out-of-StateStudent Life
Wondering what life at NAU is like? There are approximately 28,718 students enrolled at NAU, including 24,168 undergraduate students and 4,550 graduate students. 82% percent of students attend school full-time, 68% percent are from AZ and 32% percent of students are from other states.
82%
Full Time18%
Part Time68%
In State32%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
28,718
Campus Setting
Small Town
Acceptance Rate
78%
Tuition and Fees
In State
$11,896
Out-of-State
$17,782
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Aug 1
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