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Northern Arizona University
Northern Arizona University admits nearly everyone — 89.6% of applicants. A feature, not a flaw: the page below asks whether Northern Arizona University is worth attending, not whether you'll get in.
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Northern Arizona University sits in Flagstaff proper — a public campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it.
Its highest-earning path is Computer Science, where graduates median $99,067 four years out. Faculty pay averages $118,164 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 22,903 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 75.5% of first-years come back for a second year.
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Admissions
Northern Arizona University does not use test scores in admissions at all: the 89.6% who got into Northern Arizona University did it on GPA, coursework and application alone. No score range exists to publish.
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Northern Arizona University received 37,805 applications and admitted 34,383 (90.9%), with 5,473 enrolling.
How Northern Arizona University compares
| Northern Arizona University | Arizona median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 89.6% | 89.6% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $13,009 | $15,667 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $54,384 | $42,359 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Northern Arizona University student earns $54,384 — 28% above the Arizona median of $42,359 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
As a public university, Northern Arizona University prices by residency: $13,009 in-state versus $29,881 out-of-state — a $16,872 gap that makes state lines part of the decision.
22,903 undergraduates make Northern Arizona University a large campus: broad course catalogs and big intro lectures come as a package.
61.3% graduate within six years. Roughly 39% don't — ask a Northern Arizona University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Northern Arizona University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | $99,067 |
| Construction Management | $99,015 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | $97,511 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $95,388 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $91,941 |
| Civil Engineering | $88,184 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $84,996 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $81,144 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | $78,955 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $77,855 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $76,041 |
| Marketing | $69,834 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $68,917 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $66,376 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $63,605 |
| Public Health | $61,757 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $61,250 |
| Chemistry | $60,630 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $60,448 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $60,402 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $58,857 |
| Political Science and Government | $58,571 |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | $58,491 |
| Journalism | $57,868 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $57,004 |
| Criminology | $56,676 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $56,433 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $55,863 |
| Biology, General | $55,446 |
| Science Technologies/Technicians, Other | $54,507 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | $54,276 |
| Mathematics | $54,149 |
| Social Work | $54,000 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $53,619 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $53,246 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $52,957 |
| Public Administration | $52,834 |
| Forestry | $52,191 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $50,738 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | $50,501 |
| Psychology, General | $50,448 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $50,233 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | $49,080 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $48,800 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $48,764 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $48,321 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $45,915 |
| History | $45,795 |
| Sociology | $44,082 |
| Music | $43,792 |
| Anthropology | $39,597 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $38,380 |
| Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis | $37,350 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $34,073 |
Median earnings for these 54 Northern Arizona University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $54,384 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 28 additional Northern Arizona University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Northern Arizona University?
Northern Arizona University doesn't look at test scores; its 89.6% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is Northern Arizona University's acceptance rate?
90.9% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 34,383 admitted from 37,805 applicants.
How much does Northern Arizona University cost?
In-state tuition is $13,009; out-of-state students pay $29,881. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do Northern Arizona University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $54,384 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Arizona
- Prescott College — 94.5% admitted
- University of Arizona — 86.1% admitted
- Arizona State University Campus Immersion — 89.9% admitted
- University of Advancing Technology — 98.1% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.