Cost of attendance

A breakdown of tuition and fees at NAU

Receiving an I-20 or DS-2019

In order to receive an I-20 or DS-2019 from NAU, you must demonstrate proof of financial support by submitting bank statements along with the financial sponsor form to the undergraduate or graduate admissions team.

If you are bringing dependents with you, please complete the financial sponsor with dependents form. An additional $6,000 per dependent is required.

NAU Campus Living & Meal Plan

Estimated living costs are based upon on shared on-campus housing with NAU Campus Living at International House along with 10 meal per week meal plan.

Please note that if you are living on campus, an early arrival move-in fee of $50/night is added to your on-campus housing costs for move-in dates prior to the traditional license agreement start date. Single-semester exchange students pay 60% of the academic year rate for on-campus housing.

NAU Student Health Insurance

Enrollment in the NAU Student Health Insurance Plan is mandatory for all international students as required by Arizona Board of Regents policy.

Mandatory Student Fees

All mandatory student fees that are in addition to your tuition help make your university experience run smoothly, safely, and offer you the best of the best. In most cases fees have been initiated and voted on by the student body.

Tuition & Fees Disclaimer

This is not a bill. This is only an estimate. Northern Arizona University reserves the right to increase or modify tuition and fees without prior notice, upon approval by the Arizona Board of Regents or as otherwise consistent with Board policy, and to make such modifications applicable to students enrolled at Northern Arizona University at that time, as well as to incoming students.

Estimated fees for academic year 2025–26

Fees listed are per academic year (two semesters) in US dollars unless otherwise noted. To learn more about estimated tuition and fees, payment methods, and payment deadlines, please visit Student and Departmental Account Services.

Flagstaff mountain campus

NAU undergraduate international tuition	$29,568
Mandatory student fees	$1,344
Undergraduate college fees*	$1,029
NAU on-campus shared housing	$7,630
Meals	$6,045
Books and supplies	$900
NAU student health insurance	$3,020
Total	$49,536

Personal expenses, transportation, and summer costs are not included.
*$1,029 in college fees included but costs vary by degree program.

NAU international graduate tuition	$32,190
Mandatory student fees	$1,344
Program fees*	$992
Housing	$7,630
Meals	$6,045
Books and supplies	$900
NAU student health insurance	$3,020
Total	$52,121

Personal expenses, transportation, and summer costs are not included.
$992 in program fees included but costs vary by degree program.

Program in Intensive English tuition and fees	$16,364
NAU on-campus shared housing	$7,630
Meals	$6,044
Books and supplies	$900
NAU student health insurance	$3,020
Total	$33,958

Personal expenses, transportation, and summer costs are not included.

Yuma campus

NAU Yuma undergraduate tuition	$12,096
Mandatory student fees	$517
Undergraduate college fees*	$456
Housing	$7,630
Meals	$6,044
Books and supplies	$900
NAU student health insurance	$3,020
Total	$30,663

Personal expenses, transportation, and summer costs not included.
*$456 in college fees included but costs vary by program.

NAU Yuma graduate tuition	$32,190
Mandatory student fees	$517
Program fees*	$525
Housing	$7,630
Meals	$6,044
Books and supplies	$900
NAU student health insurance	$3,020
Total	$50,826

Personal expenses, transportation, and summer costs are not included.
$525 in program fees included but costs vary by degree program.

Exchange students

	Fall 2025	Spring 2026	Academic Year
Mandatory student fees	$799	$799	$1,568
NAU on-campus shared housing*	$4,578	$4,578	$7,630
Meals	$3,022	$3,022	$6,045
Books & Supplies	$450	$450	$900
Mandatory health insurance	$1,142	$1,877	$3,020
Total	$9,991	$10,726	$19,163

*On-campus housing costs vary between buildings. Single semester exchange students pay 60% of the academic year housing rate.

	Fall 2025	Spring 2026	Academic Year
NAU tuition	$9,072	$9,072	$18,144
Mandatory student fees	$799	$799	$1,568
Undergraduate college fees	$228	$228	$456
NAU on-campus shared housing	$4,578	$4,578	$7,630
Meals	$3,022	$3,022	$6,045
Books & Supplies	$450	$450	$900
Mandatory health insurance	$1,142	$1,877	$3,020
Total	$19,291	$20,026	$37,763