Northern Arizona University (NAU) is a diverse, comprehensive public university that provides students with a quality, affordable education in two major cities. Founded in 1899, the university promotes a learning community where students are prepared to contribute to the social, economic, and environmental needs of a changing world. From its inception, NAU has implemented innovative and accountable teaching practices, including the effective use of technology. With nearly 22,500 students from 48 states and 65 countries. Students at NAU become active citizens, leaders, and problem solvers with an understanding of global issues.

STUDENT PROFILE
# of degree-seeking undergraduates                   16,787
% male/female                                                            41/59
% African American                                                            3
% American Indian or Alaska Native                               6
% Asian or Pacific Islander                                               3
% Hispanic                                                                         13
% Pell grant recipients                                                     36  
First-generation and minority alumni Kevin Chase (’01), NAU Program Coordinator for Student Support Services; Claudia Clark (’08), NAU Graduate Student; Cecilia Estudillo (’09), Elementary School Teacher
ACADEMICS
full-time faculty                                            809
full-time minority faculty                              85
student-faculty ratio                                  17:1
average class size                                      28
% first-year retention rate                           69
% graduation rate (6 years)                       53
Popular majors Elementary Education, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Biology, Nursing, Management

CAMPUS LIFE
% live on campus (% fresh.)                    40 (89)
Multicultural student clubs and organizations Black Student Union, Hispanic Honor Society, MEChA-Native Americans United, National Society of Minorities in Hospitality, Native American Business Association, American Indian Science and Engineering Society, Club STAR
Athletics NCAA Division III, New England Small
College Athletic Conference

ADMISSIONS
# of applicants                                 20,109
% accepted                                              74
# of first-year students enrolled      3,588
SAT Critical Reading range         470-580
SAT Math range                              470-590
SAT Writing                                      450-560
ACT range                                            21-25
average HS GPA                                      3.4
Deadlines
regular decision                                rolling
priority application                                3/15
application fee (online)              $25 ($25)
fee waiver for applicants
with financial need                                yes

COST & AID
tuition       in-state: $5,145; out-of-state: $16,242
room & board                                                $7,086
total need-based institutional
scholarships/grants                         $36,056,554
% of students apply
   for need-based aid                                          68
% of students receive aid                                  73
% receiving need-based scholarship            70
or grant aid
% receiving aid whose need was 
  fully met                                                              21
average aid package                                 $8,589
average student loan debt upon
  graduation                                                $14,714