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
At Northern Arizona University, you’ll find more than a campus, you’ll find community, purpose, and opportunity. With career-driven programs, real-world experience, and a stunning Flagstaff location, NAU offers a college journey that’s as affordable as it is unforgettable. Here, every student matters, and every path is possible.
More than 2,600 students have applied to graduate in NAU’s Fall 2025 commencement, which will take place in two ceremonies on Dec. 12. The ceremonies are held in the J. Lawrence Walkup Skydome (Bldg. 73), which will open 90 minutes before each ceremony. The clear bag policy will be in effect; all attendees, including guests, should familiarize themselves with the policy ahead…
This Giving Tuesday, our community of Lumberjacks proved they have hearts of blue and gold! Jacks on and off campus gave back, raising more than $137,000 to address the most urgent student needs and create meaningful change. Their December Axe of Kindness will fuel important environmental research, provide emergency assistance to students in need…
Ashley Martinez was not interested in doing research. When she was an undergraduate biology student at NAU and struggling in her classes, the thought of adding more work was overwhelming. She approached research reluctantly, finally deciding to do it “just so I could say that I tried it.” She found a Hispanic woman doing research…
Everyone wants to find happiness, but what does it actually mean to be happy? Is it spending time with our loved ones, being able to purchase the latest gadget on the market, or something more abstract, like having a sense of purpose or belonging? The class SOC332—Sociology of Happiness might hold a few clues. Jessie K. Finch, chair of the Department of Sociology, said that even though there’s plenty…
As a high schooler growing up in Deer Valley, Henry Garland dreamed of becoming a psychologist. “I was playing a lot of sports and a lot of video games,” Garland said. “I was fascinated by the people who get so good at these things that they get paid to do them. I wanted to understand…
Why wait until college to study planetary science? Thanks to a group of faculty members at the NAU Center for STEM Teaching and Learning and a generous grant from NASA, kids in elementary and middle school can now get hands-on space learning experiences…for free. An NAU project called Planetary Learning that Advances the Nexus of…
Cost shouldn’t be a barrier to opportunity. That’s 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’s supportive community, get ready to turn your interests into lifelong impact.
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College is more than learning in the classroom, it’s 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’s 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.
