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Northern Arizona University

location_onFlagstaff, AZ

PublicCity: SmallYellow Ribbon

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90%

Acceptance Rate

22,903

Total Students

$30k

Sticker Price

61%

Grad Rate

$54k

Median Salary

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Data as of May 2026

🎯Can I Get In?

90%

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Acceptance Rate

90% accept rateNat'l avg: 66%

SAT RangeNot reported

ACT RangeNot reported

payments$40 application fee

groups22,903 students enrolled

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💰Can I Afford It?

Sticker Price

$29,881

Net Price

Not reported

$19,000Avg Debt

≈ $158/mo for 10 yrs

Avg salary after graduation$54,384/yr

Debt-to-income ratio35% (healthy)

Avg debt below national average ($29,400)

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💜Why Go Here?

Graduation Rate61%

Nat'l avg: 62%

Retention Rate75%

Nat'l avg: 68%

$54k

Avg Salary

↑ Above $46k avg

19:1

Faculty Ratio

Average

22.9k

Students

Large

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🏆How Does It Stack Up?

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Deal Score83

Exceptional Value

diversity_139% First-Gen Students

trending_up100% Loan Repayment Rate

account_balance31% Pell Grant Recipients

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Northern Arizona University is a public institution located in Flagstaff, AZ. With approximately 22,903 students, the university offers a range of academic programs and opportunities for student growth.

Deal Score

83.36

/ 100

Excellent Value

Based on cost, earnings, & outcomes

Academics & Admissions

Faculty-Student Ratio

19:1

Test Score Ranges

Not reported

SAT

Not reported

GPA

Class Sizes

Medium

based on faculty ratio

Application Deadline

07/29/2026

via Common Application

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price$29,881

Room & Board$14,432

Avg Grad Debt$19,000

Popular Majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$77k/yr

Construction Management$77k/yr

Computer Science$75k/yr

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$71k/yr

Civil Engineering$67k/yr

Dental Support Services and Allied Professions$64k/yr

How to Apply

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$40 fee

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boltThe Vibe

"Northern Arizona University offers a dynamic environment focused on student success and academic growth."

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Innovation Engine

A Tier-1 Research Powerhouse driving global discovery. Undergraduate students work alongside world-class faculty to solve humanity's toughest challenges.

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Federal + Private

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