Where potential grows
Hands-on, personal, and purpose-driven
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
Explore degrees and programs
Why students choose NAU
At Northern Arizona University, you鈥檒l find more than a campus, you鈥檒l find community, purpose, and opportunity. With career-driven programs, real-world experience, and a stunning Flagstaff location, NAU offers a college journey that鈥檚 as affordable as it is unforgettable. Here, every student matters, and every path is possible.
News
Generative AI is in classrooms already. Can educators use this tool to enhance learning among their students instead of undercutting assignments? Yes, said Priyanka Parekh, an assistant research professor in the Center for STEM Teaching and Learning at NAU. With a grant from NAU鈥檚 Transformation through Artificial Intelligence in Learning (TRAIL) program, Parekh is investigating…
In northern California, salmon are more than just fish鈥攖hey鈥檙e a cornerstone of tribal traditions, a driver of tourism and a sign of healthy rivers. So it may not come as a surprise that NAU and University of California Berkeley scientists working along the region鈥檚 Eel River have discovered a micro-scale nutrient factory that keeps rivers…
It takes a lot of work to build a beam that won鈥檛 work. It takes even more work to build one that not only will break but will do so in a way you can predict. That鈥檚 what NAU鈥檚 PCI Big Beam Competition team鈥擯ayton Correia, 2025 graduate and civil design engineer at Revamp Engineering; Isabella…
Thanks to a new grant-funded project at NAU, young people in Arizona could soon become more fluent in data science, boosting their future career prospects and bringing more prosperity to the Grand Canyon State. NAU Department of Mathematics and Statistics faculty members Jeffrey Hovermill, Jaechoul Lee and Ye Chen received $1.1 million from the National…
In rural and underserved areas鈥攑articularly Native American communities鈥� early signs of dementia often go unrecognized. This could be because access to specialized care is limited, and symptoms are easily mistaken for normal memory loss due to aging. A study headed by associate professor of psychology Eric Cerino, assistant professor of social work Megan McCoy and…
Are you looking for a way to discover the fascinating stories, intricate artworks and scientific marvels sprinkled throughout the Colorado Plateau but find yourself limited by a college student鈥檚 budget? The Museum of Northern Arizona鈥檚 (MNA) latest initiative is here to help make these financial barriers history. From now until May 15, 2026, students at…
Your education made affordable
Cost shouldn鈥檛 be a barrier to opportunity. That鈥檚 why we offer competitive tuition, generous scholarships, and Arizona resident tuition for qualified nonresidents. NAU students graduate with less debt than the national average.
Learn about what financial aid and scholarships are available to you.
Expand your future
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鈥檚 supportive community, get ready to turn your interests into lifelong impact.
Explore your interests and uncover paths that match your goals and passions.
Find your people. Find your path.
College is more than learning in the classroom, it鈥檚 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.
Discover what鈥檚 possible at NAU.
Discover what's possible at NAU!
Learn wherever you are
At NAU, you can learn your way. Whether that鈥檚 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.