Acceptance
90%
In-State
$13,009
Grad Rate (4yr)
48%
Retention
75%
Earnings
$54,384
AI Overview
Nestled in the pines at 7,000 feet, Northern Arizona University channels its mountain-town setting into standout programs in forestry, environmental science, and natural resources management. The campus attracts outdoorsy students who want close faculty mentorship (small class sizes despite being public) and easy access to hiking, skiing, and the Grand Canyon. With a 91% acceptance rate, NAU welcomes motivated learners ready to balance rigorous fieldwork with Flagstaff's laid-back, four-season vibe.
AI-generated interpretation, separate from the federal statistics on this page · refreshed Mar 2026
SAT Score Range
SAT data not available
ACT Score Range
ACT data not available
In-State Tuition
$13,009
Out-of-State Tuition
$29,881
Room & Board
$14,432
Average Net Price
$14,158
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
31%
Take Federal Loans
32%
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,000
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$54,384Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$19,000Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesComputer Science
70 graduates
$99,067
4 yrs after graduation
Construction Management
43 graduates
$99,015
4 yrs after graduation
Computer Systems Analysis
$97,511
4 yrs after graduation
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
33 graduates
$95,388
4 yrs after graduation
Mechanical Engineering
103 graduates
$91,941
4 yrs after graduation
Civil Engineering
38 graduates
$88,184
4 yrs after graduation
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
419 graduates
$84,996
4 yrs after graduation
Accounting and Related Services
50 graduates
$81,144
4 yrs after graduation
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
26 graduates
$78,955
4 yrs after graduation
Finance and Financial Management Services
129 graduates
$77,855
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
124+ programsAnd 112 more programs available
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