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97% of NAU students receive some sort of scholarship or financial aid
800 research projects funded each year
73% of graduates are employed or in graduate school within 6 months
39% of undergrads are first-generation college students
Over 500 companies recruit directly from NAU each year
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Why students choose NAU
At Northern Arizona University, you’ll find more than a campus, you’ll find community, purpose, and opportunity. With career-driven programs, real-world experience, and a stunning Flagstaff location, NAU offers a college journey that’s as affordable as it is unforgettable. Here, every student matters, and every path is possible.
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How NAU is a transfer-friendly destination
Melanie Rice didn’t start her college career as a Lumberjack, but that’s how she’s finishing it. Rice, a nursing student who will graduate next December, is one of 1,500 transfer students at NAU. She earned an associate’s degree at Cochise College, then transferred to the Flagstaff mountain campus in Fall 2024 to continue her nursing…
Improving life for children with autism
Northern Arizona University is playing a key role in a new nationwide research initiative funded by the National Institutes of Health to improve health and quality of life for people with autism. Olivia Lindly, an associate professor of health sciences in NAU’s Center for Community Health and Engaged Research (CHER), is co-principal investigator on a…
Zines take the stage
Sometimes the smallest pages carry the loudest voices. In an era dominated by digital media, handmade zines are making a comeback. These small booklets started as fan-made publications in the 1930s and evolved into a favored medium for countercultural movements in the 1970s, ‘80s and ‘90s. Now, they’ve made their way into classrooms at NAU,…
Volunteer spotlight: Sharon’s Attic Thrift Store
Looking for a fun volunteer opportunity? Check out Sharon’s Attic Thrift Store—a nonprofit store supporting Housing Solutions of Northern Arizona and Sharon’s Manor, a transitional housing program for individuals and families experiencing homelessness due to domestic violence. Proceeds from every purchase at Sharon’s Attic go directly toward empowering survivors and building pathways to stable housing…
Jacks in a Flash: Caelum Mroczek
Did you know that 95% of Arizona’s precipitation evaporates before it can be used by communities and ecosystems? Caelum Mroczek, a Ph.D. student in the School of Earth and Sustainability, is one of many local scientists who is trying to change that. As part of a multi-university project aimed at protecting and enhancing Arizona’s groundwater…
NAU team using citizens scientists to collect crucial data with AI-enabled mobile traffic app
Facing a critical obstacle to better predictions of vehicle pollution, a research team from NAU turned to an untapped data source: Arizonans. And to encourage data collection, they’re kickstarting a monthlong competition for middle and high school students throughout the state. Led by professor Kevin Gurney, members of the Gurney Lab in the School of…
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Cost shouldn’t be a barrier to opportunity. That’s why we offer competitive tuition, generous scholarships, and Arizona resident tuition for qualified nonresidents. NAU students graduate with less debt than the national average.
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Higher education is within reach and worth the investment. NAU empowers students from all backgrounds to reach their true potential. With an academic experience focused on career readiness and NAU’s supportive community, get ready to turn your interests into lifelong impact.
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Find your people. Find your path.
College is more than learning in the classroom, it’s discovering new prospectives, building lifelong connections, and exploring your interests. With 400+ student clubs, 150+ trails in every direction, and 10,000+ students living on campus, you will experience endless opportunities to get involved.
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Learn wherever you are
At NAU, you can learn your way. Whether that’s in the cool mountain air of Flagstaff, online from anywhere, or at one of our many Arizona campuses, we have courses that fit your schedule and lifestyle.