Undergraduate tuition

College is a big decision, and understanding what it costs is key. Here’s a simple breakdown of tuition and fees for undergraduate students at NAU, so you can plan your budget and your future with confidence.

2026-2027 tuition rates

Tuition for Flagstaff campus

AZ ResidentWUENon-ResidentInternationalDepartment of Defense
Tuition$12,000$18,000$30,000$30,000$6,000

*2026-27 fees will be updated in April 2026.

2025-2026 estimated cost of attendance

Locations

Tuition & fees

Undergraduate Tuition Tables
AZ Resident WUE Non-Resident International Department of Defense
Tuition $12,096 $18,144 $29,568 $29,568 $6,000
Fees $1,343 $1,343 $1,343 $1,343 $1,343
Total Tuition $13,439 $19,487 $30,911 $30,911 $7,343

Other expenses

Living

Figures reflect expenses based on the location chosen
Books, Supplies, & Course Material $900
College Fees $436
Food $6,642
Housing $7,790
Personal $2,000
Transportation $2,500
Total Estimated Expenses $20,268
Books, Supplies, & Course Material $900
College Fees $436
Food $6,642
Housing $11,700
Personal $2,000
Transportation $2,500
Total Estimated Expenses $24,178

Total estimated cost

AZ Resident WUE Non-Resident International Department of Defense
$33,707 $39,755 $51,179 $51,179 $27,611
AZ Resident WUE Non-Resident International Department of Defense
$37,617 $43,665 $55,089 $55,089 $31,521

Tuition & fees

Undergraduate Tuition Tables
AZ Resident Non-Resident Department of Defense
Tuition $12,096 $12,096 $6,000
Fees $517 $517 $517
Total Tuition $12,613 $12,613 $6,517

Other expenses

Living

Showing expenses for Student living off campus
Books, Supplies, & Course Material $900
College Fees $436
Food $6,642
Housing $11,700
Personal $2,000
Transportation $2,500
Total Estimated Expenses $24,178

Total estimated cost

AZ Resident Non-Resident Department of Defense
$36,791 $36,791 $30,695

Tuition & fees

Undergraduate Tuition Tables
Statewide Department of Defense
Tuition $12,096 $6,000
Fees $517 $517
Total Tuition $12,613 $6,517

Other expenses

Living

Showing expenses for Student living off campus
Books, Supplies, & Course Material $900
College Fees $436
Food $6,642
Housing $11,700
Personal $2,000
Transportation $2,500
Total Estimated Expenses $24,178

Total estimated cost

Statewide Department of Defense
$36,791 $30,695

Disclaimers: This is an estimate of tuition and fees and not a bill. All amounts shown here are based on currently approved tuition and fee rates, and NAU reserves the right to modify tuition and fees pursuant to Arizona Board of Regents policy. Tuition amounts and fees are subject to change. A median rate for College Fees is provided, though this will vary based on a student's specific program of study.

NAU offers generous scholarship and financial aid packages, with 97% of undergraduate students receiving some level of financial assistance. Find more information about financial aid.