Northern Arizona University: Review & Facts

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Northern Arizona University is a large four-year, public school with 28,090 students enrolled. This school was established in 1899 and is one of the 3 colleges located in Flagstaff, Arizona.

Academic Offerings

At Northern Arizona University you can obtain your 1-year certificate, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
167
Northern Arizona University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 167 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Psychology, Medical, Nursing, and Biology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Northern Arizona University is fair at 76% (close to Arizona average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
76%
Fair
The graduation rate at Northern Arizona University is below average - 58%.

Student to faculty ratio at Northern Arizona University is reasonably decent -- 20:1. Find out more on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is fairly high, $17,400 per academic year. The additional fees at Northern Arizona University beyond tuition are roughly $1,200, which totals $18,600 annually.

Read the details about Northern Arizona University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
80%
Easy
According to recent data, 44,855 applications were submitted and 35,881 were accepted, so it is easy to enroll at this school.

The school will consider accepting dual credits and advanced placement credits for admission.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Northern Arizona University in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,200
Medium
Northern Arizona University provides a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Northern Arizona University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
Northern Arizona University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 10,000 students, which provides a decent on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable - roughly $6,200 per academic year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Northern Arizona University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Northern Arizona University appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Northern Arizona University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Northern Arizona University
1900 S Knoles Dr, Babbitt Administrative Center, Room 200
Flagstaff, Arizona
86011-4092, USA
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