PublicUrbanNorthern Arizona University
NAU
Flagstaff, Arizona 86011-4092
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — major research university
Northern Arizona University is a public institution in Flagstaff with particular strength in business and health sciences.
A large campus of 23K undergraduates with a 19:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
57% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $54,384 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,922.
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Varsity Sports — Division
History & Fun Facts
- •It was one of about 180 "normal schools" founded by state governments in the 19th century to train teachers for the rapidly growing public common schools.
- •In 1925, the Arizona State Legislature allowed the school, which was then called the Northern Arizona State Teachers College (ASTC), to grant bachelor of education degrees.
- •In 1929, the school became Arizona State Teachers College at Flagstaff.
- •Also in 1929, the Great Depression struck the nation, and the ASTC found new meaning in community outreach.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
67.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$12,916
Programs (202)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
73%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
175
Peer Average
240
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from AZ state average + city premium