Northern Arizona University

At Northern Arizona University, students find opportunity in every direction. The university’s Flagstaff campus offers the amenities of a big-campus environment with a small-campus feel—all in a beautiful mountain location that ranks among the best college towns in the nation. NAU also has innovative partnerships with dozens of Arizona community colleges, which gives students affordable and convenient options for transferring into an NAU bachelor’s degree program.

NAU offers a comprehensive range of nearly 100 majors to choose from and many nationally ranked programs taught by professors who recognize potential and will help students realize theirs. The university holds a tradition of undergraduate research and experiential learning, with nearly 3,000 undergraduates participating in research and professional internships each year. Through the Accelerated Program, high-achieving students can even work simultaneously on select master's degrees and graduate in as few as five years with both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree. 

Students have the opportunity to study abroad at partner institutions in more than 60 countries or stay closer to home at one of 200 U.S. institutions through the National Student Exchange.

Dozens of Residential Colleges allow students to live and study in halls where others share their interests or academic major. And the Honors College offers a dynamic living and learning environment that brings together high-achieving students from various backgrounds who are eager to learn and grow, both personally and professionally.

More than 400 student clubs and organizations make it easy to get involved, while the four-season climate—including an average annual snowfall of 100 inches—breaks the Arizona stereotype in a picturesque setting that provides opportunities for everything from hiking and biking to skiing and snowboarding.

NAU also delivers a predictable price tag through its fixed tuition rate, known as The Pledge. Students who attend the Flagstaff campus will pay the same fixed tuition rate for up to four years with a no-increases guarantee. Students and families can use NAU's online Net Price Calculator to create an estimated budget and identify eligibility for scholarships and grants. And students who live in one of 14 Western states can save nearly 40 percent on the out-of-state tuition rate through the Western Undergraduate Exchange. Every major is eligible for the WUE rate.

Academics

Every undergraduate degree program requires its students to participate in a "capstone" learning experience, and an internationalization strategy incorporates global cultures into every discipline.

Students routinely work alongside skilled faculty and mentors who believe that providing abundant research opportunities for undergraduates instills the real-life experiences they need to thrive academically and professionally.

There are nine colleges within the university, each organized by related disciplines: 

Arts and Letters: 

Students interested in majors that focus on the humanities, arts, music, and modern languages can become part of an intellectually vibrant community of artists and scholars while developing professional skills such as analytical thinking, writing, aesthetic understanding, and problem solving. 

The W.A. Franke College of Business:  

With degrees that focus on management, accounting, finance, economics, marketing, information systems, and hotel and restaurant management, this college provides a collaborative and rigorous professional environment to prepare students for a successful future in the global economy.

Education:

Founded as a teachers’ college in 1899, NAU remains deeply grounded in its tradition of educational excellence. The College of Education prepares caring, committed teachers and encourages the development of innovative teaching methods.

Engineering, Informatics, and Applied Sciences:

Join the next generation of scholars who integrate fast-growing scientific knowledge with engineering, computer technology, and environmental and biological informatics. As part of the next generation of scientists, students conduct meaningful research and apply technical innovation to create a better world.

Environment, Forestry, and Natural Sciences:

Surrounded by one of the most ecologically diverse natural labs in the world, students perform revolutionary research in 30 high-tech labs and institutes and develop an entrepreneurial approach to discovery that meets today’s challenges and uncovers tomorrow’s solutions.

Health and Human Services:

Those with a passion for health care can choose from majors that will prepare them to provide health and wellness services for individuals, families, and communities. Curriculum includes hands-on, rigorous training that promotes critical thinking as students work toward improving the health and well-being of the communities they serve and making a difference in the lives of others. 

Social and Behavioral Sciences:

Students whose interests lie in media, social problems, government, world cultures, justice, public policy, sustainability, or communication will find one-of-a-kind opportunities to work with faculty who will help them think critically about local, national, and international issues.

Honors College:

Pursue a rewarding and enriching academic path that emphasizes small, interactive classes where students gain critical-thinking skills that appeal to employers and graduate schools. Academically motivated students are inspired by the meaningful engagement found by living and working among a group of motivated students who share a passion for learning.

Graduate College:

With nearly 100 doctoral, master’s, and graduate certificate programs, NAU offers significant research, scholarship, and creative opportunities with exceptional mentorship, career training and professional partnerships.

Quick Facts

NAU offers nearly 100 bachelor’s degrees, 65 master’s degrees, and 17 doctoral degrees, with an average 19:1 faculty-to-student ratio ensuring plenty of personal attention. Some of the most popular majors include Biomedical Science, Nursing, Biology, and Psychology.

More than 22,000 NAU students attend in Flagstaff, and 90 percent of first-year students live on campus, placing them in the heart of amenities such as recreational centers, free tutoring, and nearly 30 dining options. All of this is offered with our Pledge—a four-year, fixed tuition rate guarantee.

Flagstaff was named the No. 3 college town in the U.S. thanks largely to its four-season climate, spectacular location, and reputation as the cultural and recreational hub of northern Arizona. With free admission to home games for 15 NCAA Division I teams, it’s always gameday on campus.

Visit Us

The best way to see if NAU is the right fit for you is to come visit our beautiful campus. If you can't make it here in person, our fully immersive virtual tour is the next best thing!