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Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, AZPublicCity Setting
Open Admission • 90% Acceptance
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90%
Accept Rate
Open Admission
$14,158
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
22.9K
Students
Very Large campus body
$47,308
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Northern Arizona University is a public institution located in the city setting of Flagstaff, AZ. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 22.9K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 90%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
22.9K (Very Large)
Admissions Selectivity
90% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
90%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing18% of degrees
Health Sciences15% of degrees
Biological Sciences8% of degrees
Social Sciences6% of degrees
Engineering3% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $123,400
Earnings 5yr: $132,317
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $117,110
Earnings 5yr: $126,392
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $102,760
Earnings 5yr: $98,960
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $99,067
Earnings 5yr: $117,909
Debt: $27,000
Construction Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $99,015
Earnings 5yr: $98,073
Debt: $23,700
Computer Systems Analysis.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,511
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,388
Earnings 5yr: $107,634
Debt: $20,500
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,941
Earnings 5yr: $89,027
Debt: $24,409
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,184
Earnings 5yr: $85,036
Debt: $28,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,375
Earnings 5yr: $91,702
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,996
Earnings 5yr: $85,036
Debt: $24,276
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,299
Earnings 5yr: $81,237
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $81,688
Earnings 5yr: $91,894
Debt: $20,594
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,144
Earnings 5yr: $80,353
Debt: $19,450
Special Education and Teaching.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $80,727
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,955
Earnings 5yr: $70,453
Debt: $27,000
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $78,057
Earnings 5yr: $70,137
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,855
Earnings 5yr: $73,322
Debt: $20,594
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,041
Earnings 5yr: $81,271
Debt: $25,000
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,354
Earnings 5yr: $70,162
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$14,158
In-State Tuition$13,009
Out-of-State Tuition$29,881
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

31%
Pell Grants
32%
Take Loans
56%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$47,308
+15% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$54,384

Completion Signals

61%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
75%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,916
Est. Monthly Payment
$139/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

37%
Men
63%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 37% men and 63% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
39%
Part-Time Share
13%
Avg Family Income
$58,605
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