Northern Arizona University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #611 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #214 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #189 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #3 of 25 | In Arizona |
| #82 of 2,377 | For Forestry |
| Top50% | For 140 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 80%
- Undergraduates
- 23,204
- Graduates
- 4,882
- Male:Female Ratio
- 36:64
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- nau.edu
Northern Arizona University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Northern Arizona University has an acceptance rate of 80% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 79% | 81% |
| Applicants | 44,855 | 15,462 | 29,393 |
| Admissions | 35,881 | 12,139 | 23,742 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 5,434 | 2,052 | 3,382 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 141 | 48 | 93 |
9,723 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
5,570 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 15348 (56%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6960 (25%) |
| Two or more races | 1505 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 943 (3%) |
| Black or African American | 833 (3%) |
| Asian | 825 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 763 (3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 244 (0.9%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 68 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $11,865
- Students receiving aid
- 100%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $11,024 | $11,103 |
| Tuition in-state | $11,024 | $11,103 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $26,286 | $20,817 |
| Fee in-district | $1,250 | $843 |
| Fee in-state | $1,250 | $843 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,250 | $873 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 9,952 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,728 |
| Room charge | $6,180 |
| Meal charge | $5,548 |
Northern Arizona University majors
Northern Arizona University has granted 5,874 bachelor's degrees across 97 programs, 1,370 master's across 67 programs, and 228 doctorate degrees across 17 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Northern Arizona University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 462 | 13 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 417 | ||
| Psychology, General | 365 | 8 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 307 | 56 | |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 259 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 215 | 35 | |
| Criminology | 232 | 5 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 200 | 16 | 10 |
| Social Work | 162 | 59 | |
| Information Technology | 33 | 150 | |
| Finance, General | 149 | ||
| Public Health, General | 133 | 15 | |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 147 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 96 | 50 | |
| Communication Management and Strategic Communications | 143 | ||
| Computer Science | 119 | 21 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 140 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 123 | 9 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 126 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 105 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 98 | ||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 94 | ||
| Radio and Television | 94 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 88 | 2 | |
| Community College Administration | 73 | 12 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 80 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 70 | 7 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 76 | ||
| Accounting | 74 | ||
| Construction Management, General | 67 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 56 | 10 | |
| Physical Fitness Technician | 64 | ||
| Science Technologies & Technicians, Other | 64 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 63 | ||
| Interior Design | 60 | ||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 57 | ||
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 55 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 54 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 51 | 2 | 1 |
| Forest Sciences and Biology | 41 | 5 | 7 |
| Civil Engineering, General | 49 | 3 | |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 52 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 46 | 3 | |
| Environmental Science | 40 | 8 | |
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 46 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 45 | ||
| Bilingual and Multilingual Education | 44 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 44 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 33 | 8 | |
| Physician Assistant | 41 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 39 | ||
| History, General | 31 | 6 | |
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 37 | ||
| Sociology, General | 35 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 5 | 29 | |
| Environmental & Environmental Health Engineering | 30 | 3 | |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 32 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 23 | 9 | |
| History Teacher Education | 32 | ||
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 19 | 12 | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 29 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 27 | 2 | |
| Mathematics, General | 25 | 3 | |
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 26 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 26 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 25 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 23 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 19 | 4 | |
| Journalism | 23 | ||
| Physics and Astronomy | 22 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 11 | 10 | |
| Microbiology, General | 21 | ||
| School Psychology | 20 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 19 | ||
| Music, General | 14 | 5 | |
| Public Administration | 8 | 11 | |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 18 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 17 | ||
| Informatics | 3 | 12 | 2 |
| Photography | 17 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 16 | ||
| Climate Science | 16 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 16 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 16 | ||
| Creative Writing | 15 | ||
| Superintendency and Educational System Administration | 15 | ||
| Technical Teacher Education | 15 | ||
| Physics, General | 14 | ||
| Planetary Astronomy and Science | 6 | 8 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 13 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 13 | ||
| Cultural Studies & Critical Theory and Analysis | 12 | ||
| General Literature | 12 | ||
| Philosophy, Politics, and Economics | 12 | ||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 5 | 7 | |
| Applied & Public Sociology | 11 | ||
| Geography | 11 | ||
| International School Administration & Leadership | 10 | ||
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 10 | ||
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | 10 | ||
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 9 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 8 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 8 | ||
| American Indian & Native American Studies | 7 | ||
| Biological & Biosystems Engineering | 7 | ||
| Biology Teacher Education | 7 | ||
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 7 | ||
| Rhetoric and Composition | 7 | ||
| Small Business Administration & Management | 7 | ||
| Sustainability Studies | 7 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 7 | ||
| Linguistics | 6 | ||
| Philosophy | 6 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 6 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 5 | ||
| Electrical and Computer Engineering | 5 | ||
| Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Educational Methods | 5 | ||
| Statistics, General | 5 | ||
| Astronomy | 3 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 3 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 3 | ||
| Physics Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Behavioral Aspects of Health | 2 | ||
| Data Science, General | 2 | ||
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | 2 | ||
| Educational Psychology | 2 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 2 | ||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 2 | ||
| Women's Studies | 2 | ||
| Advertising | 1 | ||
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 1 | ||
| Earth Science Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Engineering Physics & Applied Physics | 1 | ||
| Engineering, General | 1 | ||
| Forestry, General | 1 | ||
| Materials Science | 1 | ||
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 1 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 1 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 5,874 | 1,370 | 228 |
Northern Arizona University has a graduation rate of 59%, which is among the 42% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 59% | 53% | 63% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Northern Arizona University is a world-class research university with 19,479 scientific papers published and 546,780 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Geology, Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Engineering, Medicine, Computer Science, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 180 | 741 |
| 1992 | 159 | 1004 |
| 1993 | 157 | 860 |
| 1994 | 180 | 1080 |
| 1995 | 198 | 1153 |
| 1996 | 206 | 1406 |
| 1997 | 223 | 1480 |
| 1998 | 251 | 1753 |
| 1999 | 266 | 2275 |
| 2000 | 275 | 2868 |
| 2001 | 311 | 3433 |
| 2002 | 363 | 4392 |
| 2003 | 367 | 4466 |
| 2004 | 340 | 5566 |
| 2005 | 357 | 6490 |
| 2006 | 437 | 7472 |
| 2007 | 414 | 8571 |
| 2008 | 493 | 9506 |
| 2009 | 450 | 11182 |
| 2010 | 458 | 12822 |
| 2011 | 525 | 14485 |
| 2012 | 476 | 15878 |
| 2013 | 521 | 18805 |
| 2014 | 643 | 20862 |
| 2015 | 664 | 23079 |
| 2016 | 765 | 24934 |
| 2017 | 844 | 26557 |
| 2018 | 1065 | 31410 |
| 2019 | 1147 | 39538 |
| 2020 | 1415 | 47492 |
| 2021 | 1409 | 58108 |
| 2022 | 1312 | 61158 |
| 2023 | 1235 | 61928 |
Northern Arizona University alumni
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Seamus Dever
- Occupations
- actorfilm actortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Seamus Patrick Dever is an American actor known for his role as Detective Kevin Ryan in the ABC series Castle.
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Katie Hobbs
- Enrolled in Northern Arizona University
- In 1992 graduated with Bachelor of Social Work in social work
- Occupations
- politiciansocial worker
- Biography
-
Kathleen Marie Hobbs is an American politician and social worker serving since 2023 as the 24th governor of Arizona. Hobbs is the first social worker to be elected governor of a U.S. state and is Arizona's fifth female governor. A member of the Democratic Party, she was secretary of state of Arizona from 2019 to 2023 and a member of the Arizona State Legislature from 2011 to 2019.
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Clyde Tombaugh
- Occupations
- astronomeruniversity teacher
- Biography
-
Clyde William Tombaugh /ˈtɒmbaʊ/ was an American astronomer. He discovered Pluto in 1930, the first object to be discovered in what would later be identified as the Kuiper belt. At the time of discovery, Pluto was considered a planet, but was reclassified as a dwarf planet in 2006. Tombaugh also discovered many asteroids, and called for the serious scientific research of unidentified flying objects.
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Derek Mason
- Occupations
- player of American football
- Biography
-
Derek Mason is an American college football coach who is currently the head football coach for Middle Tennessee State University. He previously served as head coach at Vanderbilt University from 2014 to 2020.
General info
| Alternative names | NAU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1899 |
| Motto | The Difference that Matters |
| Colors | blue, sage |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Sessions |
| Total FTE staff | 3,247 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1900 S Knoles Dr, Babbitt Administrative Center, Room 200 Flagstaff, Arizona, 86011-4092 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 77,000 |
| Phone | 9285239011 |