Tuition & Cost
One of the best values in the nation
Northern Arizona University takes your investment in higher
education seriously, and is committed to providing you an excellent – and
affordable – university experience. That’s why we’ve been recognized as one of
the best public education values in the nation.
Tuition and fees
Costs for new Arizona residents
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| Fall 2011* | 2nd Year | 3rd Year | 4th Year |
Tuition* | $8,009 | $8,009 | $8,009 | $8,009 |
Meal Plan** | $3,772 | $3,772 | | |
Housing | $4,704 | | | |
Fees*** | $820 | | | |
Subtotal | $17,305 | | | |
* Tuition rates are subject to Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) approval. Fall 2011 tuition was approved April 8, 2011. Freshman and transfer students beginning fall 2012 and beyond will have a new rate that will be fixed for four years. A one-time $350 tuition reduction will be split across two terms (fall and spring) for new Arizona freshmen on the Flagstaff campus who begin fall 2011.
** This meal plan rate is based upon a 19 meal plan example; rates will vary if another plan is selected.
*** Fees are subject to change each year. Students participating in the Honors Program will pay a $200 fee for the academic year.
Costs for new out-of-state residents
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| Fall 2011* | 2nd Year | 3rd Year | 4th Year |
Tuition* | $20,364 | $20,364 | $20,364 | $20,364 |
Meal Plan** | $3,772 | $3,772 | | |
Housing | $4,704 | | | |
Fees*** | $820 | | | |
Subtotal | $29,660 | | | |
* Tuition rates are subject to Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) approval. Fall 2011 tuition was approved April 8, 2011. Freshman and transfer students beginning fall 2012 and beyond will have a new rate that will be fixed for four years.
** This meal plan rate is based upon a 19 meal plan example; rates will vary if another plan is selected.
*** Fees are subject to change each year. Students participating in the Honors Program will pay a $200 fee for the academic year.
Costs for new students in the Western Undergraduate Exchange
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| Fall 2011* | 2nd Year | 3rd Year | 4th Year |
Tuition* | $12,014 | $12,014 | $12,014 | $12,014 |
Meal Plan** | $3,772 | $3,772 | | |
Housing | $4,704 | | | |
Fees*** | $820 | | | |
Subtotal | $21,310 | | | |
* Tuition rates are subject to Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) approval. Fall 2011 tuition was approved April 8, 2011. Freshman and transfer students beginning fall 2012 and beyond will have a new rate that will be fixed for four years.
** This meal plan rate is based upon a 19 meal plan example; rates will vary if another plan is selected.
*** Fees are subject to change each year. Students participating in the Honors Program will pay a $200 fee for the academic year.
Learn more about WUE.
Extended Campuses students
NAU is an affordable option for students throughout Arizona. Students pursuing their degree at one of our community campuses, online, at NAU Yuma or at NAU-Yavapai pay a slightly varied tuition rates. Special tuition rates are available for active duty military and veteran students. In addition, with many programs accepting up to 90 units of transfer work from Arizona community colleges, students have the opportunity to receive a 4-year degree at nearly ½ the cost.
Graduate students
Whether you are an in-state or out-of-state student, or want
to apply to the Flagstaff campus or one of our extended campuses, you can find
everything you need to know about tuition for Graduate students.
Special tuition rates are available for active duty military and veteran
students, students in the World Wide University and those qualifying for the Western Regional Graduate Program.
Our pledge to you
Financial predictability is harder to come by than ever.
That’s why our pledge to you is the same tuition rate for four years.
Budget calculator
Use the U.S. Department of Education budget calculator to estimate your total college expenses.
Financial Aid
Visit our financial aid website to
learn more about how to finance your education.
Extended Campuses students
Interested in enrolling at one of our statewide locations or pursuing online options? The Student Service Center has information that can help.
Graduate students
Interested in graduate
programs at Northern Arizona University? Our website has information that
can help you decide which program is best for you.