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Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff,
AZ
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate80%
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About NAU
Northern Arizona University is a public, state university in the town of Flagstaff, Arizona. NAU was founded in 1899. The university enrolls around 28,090 students per year, including 23,207 undergraduates.
NAU Acceptance Rate
It is moderately difficult to get into NAU. The acceptance rate at NAU is 80%. Out of 44,855 applications received in 2022, 35,881 students were offered admission.
| Northern Arizona University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 80% |
| 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 | 8% |
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Northern Arizona University is located in Flagstaff, Arizona,.
If you want to see NAU for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take I-40 and I-17 to Flagstaff, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Flagstaff Pulliam.
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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
1060 - 1260
Math SAT Range
520 - 630
Reading SAT Range
530 - 640
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1260 and Above
Good
1060 to 1260
Avg
1060 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for NAU students is 1162. Applicants with SAT scores of 1260 and above have a good chance of being admitted to NAU, while applicants with SAT scores between 1060 to 1260 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1060 have a low chance of being offered a spot at NAU.
NAU Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$24,002
In State$39,264
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$11,024
$26,286
Fees
$1,250
$1,250
Housing
$11,728
$11,728
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at NAU is like? There are approximately 28,090 students enrolled at NAU, including 23,207 undergraduate students and 4,883 graduate students. 86% percent of students attend school full-time, 69% percent are from AZ and 31% percent of students are from other states.
86%
Full Time14%
Part Time69%
In State31%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
28,090
Campus Setting
Small Town
Acceptance Rate
80%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Aug 1
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