What Northern Arizona costs
Northern Arizona University charges $13,009 a year in published tuition and fees for Arizona residents, about $6,504 a semester, and $29,881 a year for students from other states, about $14,940 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $29,933 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $15,533 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
Northern Arizona University takes part in the Western Undergraduate Exchange, so students from other western states may pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition. See the full WUE list →
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Getting into Northern Arizona
For fall 2024, Northern Arizona University received 35,100 applications and admitted 31,453 students, and 4,975 enrolled as first-years.
What Northern Arizona students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at Northern Arizona University (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Psychology | 452 |
| Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse | 402 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences / Liberal Studies | 344 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 241 |
| Biomedical Sciences | 224 |
| Business Administration and Management | 223 |
| Criminology | 176 |
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 155 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near Northern Arizona
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott, Prescott, Arizona: about 60 miles away
Colleges like Northern Arizona
Large public universities with the same campus setting (small or midsize city), closest in size and nearest in region:
- University of Nevada–Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada: 24,622 undergraduates
- Colorado State University–Fort Collins, Fort Collins, Colorado: 25,538 undergraduates
- Utah State University, Logan, Utah: 20,272 undergraduates
- University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah: 27,264 undergraduates
- Boise State University, Boise, Idaho: 17,674 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is Northern Arizona University's acceptance rate? 89.6% for fall 2024: 31,453 of 35,100 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at Northern Arizona University? $13,009 a year for in-state students and $29,881 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
Is Northern Arizona University part of WUE? Yes. It is on WICHE's September 2026 list of Western Undergraduate Exchange colleges. Requirements vary by college, so check with Northern Arizona University about how to apply and which programs qualify.
How many students go to Northern Arizona University? About 22,900 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What is the campus setting at Northern Arizona University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small or midsize city.
Sources
- College Navigator: Northern Arizona University (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: Northern Arizona University
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
