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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.
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For students driven by the desire to make a difference, understanding how a nonprofit organization operates is as important as having a passion for a cause. The Northern Arizona Center for Nonprofit Entrepreneurship (NACNE) at the W. A. Franke College of Business is designed to educate and empower the next generation of changemakers, while helping…
Summer may be over, but that doesn鈥檛 mean your swimming and diving days have to be. In August, NAU鈥檚 Wall Aquatic Center (WAC) got a complete refresh of its 50-meter Olympic pool just in time to invite incoming and returning Lumberjacks to explore its crystal-clear depths with WAC鈥檚 numerous aquatics programs. The process included draining…
In April 2021, thanks to a generous donation from Joanna Sturm, NAU became the proud owner of Hat Ranch, 200-year-old property that is rich in historical and ecological significance. Hat Ranch continues its legacy of education and conservation under NAU鈥檚 stewardship. Hat Ranch currently operates as an event space, conference center, lodging facility, camp site…
Artificial intelligence has quickly become part of the fabric of academic life, and scholars are finding themselves caught between innovation and integrity. Professor Luke Plonsky and assistant professor Tove Larsson, both from NAU鈥檚 Department of English, are two of the applied linguists involved in a study led by NAU alumna Katherine Yaw, who works at…
Two Lumberjack alums鈥擥rand Canyon National Park fire archaeologist and resource advisor Jason Nez and Kaibab National Forest district and wildfire archeologist Michael Terlep鈥攍ed a team of Dragon Bravo Fire resource advisors in a mission to recover the famous bronze Brighty the Burro statue from the ruins of the North Rim鈥檚 historic Grand Canyon Lodge. They…
A grant awarded to Northern Arizona University and Din茅 College promises to help make careers in STEM鈥攕cience, technology, engineering and math鈥攎ore attainable for all Arizonans. With nearly $500,000 from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, science faculty at the Navajo Nation-based Din茅 College and NAU鈥檚 Yuma and Flagstaff mountain campuses will create mentoring and enrichment programs…
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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.
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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鈥檚 supportive community, get ready to turn your interests into lifelong impact.
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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.
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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.