Northern Arizona University
Common Data Set 2025-26
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Acceptance Rate
89.6%
Applications
39,685
Admitted
35,561
Enrolled
4,540
SAT Composite
1010-1280
SAT Math
483-630
SAT Reading
520-650
ACT Composite
19-26
How the class gets assembled.
No Early Decision reportedNo Early Action reported
This school does not report an Early Decision lane, so the flow collapses to the school-reported applicant, admit, and enrolled totals.
Each column is scaled within that stage. Labels show exact counts.
Applicants39,685reported count
Admits35,56190%
Class seats4,54013% yield
Exact admission data
| Path | Applicants | Admitted | Admit rate | Class seats | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All applicants | 39,685 | 35,561 | 90% | 4,540 | School-reported totals. |
Overall yield: 13%. Published yield blends high-commitment ED admits with the rest of the admitted pool.
Application fee: $40.
Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
$54,384
10 yrs after enrollment
61%
6-year completion
$14,158
sticker minus grants
$19,000
federal loans only
All Extracted Fields
649fields parsed from this CDS.
General Information
7 TABLESOffice:Strategic Planning, Institutional Research, & Analytics
Address Line 1:PO Box 4132
Country:United States
Phone:(928) 523-5804
Email Address:Institutional.Research@nau.edu
Are your responses to the CDS posted for reference on your institution's Website?No
If yes, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://in.nau.edu/institutional-research/common-data-set/
Name of College/University:Northern Arizona University
Country:United States
Main Phone Number (Area Code)928
Main Phone Number:523-9011
WWW Home Page Address:https://nau.edu/
Admissions Phone Number (Area Code):928
Admissions Phone Number:523-5511
Admissions Email Address:admissions@nau.edu
If there is a separate URL for your school’s online application, please specify:https://nau.edu/admissions/how-to-apply
Source of institutional control (Check only one):Public
Classify your undergraduate institution:Coeducational college
Academic year calendar:Semester
CertificateX
Bachelor'sX
Postbachelor's certificateX
Master'sX
Post-master's certificateX
Doctoral degree research/scholarshipX
Doctoral degree – professional practiceX
Enrollment And Persistence
6 TABLESFirst-Time, First-Year Admission
7 TABLESSATX
ACTX
APX
CLEPX
Institutional ExamX
Total first-time, first-year who applied17,003
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted15,317
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled3,768
Total first-time, first-year who applied21,613
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted19,261
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled760
Total first-time, first-year who applied1,069
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted983
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled12
Total first-time, first-year who applied0
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted0
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled0
Total academic units14
English4
Mathematics4
Science3
Social studies1
History1
Visual/Performing Arts1
Total academic units16
English4
Mathematics4
Science3
Foreign language2
Social studies1
History1
Visual/Performing Arts1
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-80013
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69937
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-59931
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-49918
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-3991
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-2990
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total100
SAT Math: 700-8005
SAT Math: 600-69933
SAT Math: 500-59935
SAT Math: 400-49924
SAT Math: 300-3993
SAT Math: 200-2990
SAT Math: Total100
SAT Composite: 1400-16005
SAT Composite: 1200-139941
SAT Composite: 1000-119932
SAT Composite: 800-99921
SAT Composite: 600-7991
SAT Composite: 400-5990
SAT Composite: Total100
ACT Composite: 30-369
ACT Composite: 24-2936
ACT Composite: 18-2342
ACT Composite: 12-1713
ACT Composite: Below 60
ACT Composite: Total100
Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class25
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class55
Percent in top half of high school graduating class83
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class17
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class3
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:9
Percent who had GPA of 4.043
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9920
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7412
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.499
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.248
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.997
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.491
Percent who had GPA below 1.00
Total100
Percent who had GPA of 4.028
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9918
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7417
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4913
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.2411
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.9911
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.492
Percent who had GPA below 1.00
Total100
Percent who had GPA of 4.032
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9919
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7415
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4912
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.2410
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.9910
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.492
Percent who had GPA below 1.00
Total100
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:3.70
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:91
Does your institution have an application fee?Yes
Amount of application fee:40
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
Does your institution have an application closing date?Yes
Application closing date (fall): Month8
Application closing date (fall): Day1
Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?Yes
Yes, on a rolling basis:X
Must reply by May 1st or within____weeks if notified after3
Deadline for housing deposit (MMDD):Month5
Deadline for housing deposit (MMDD): Day15
Amount of housing deposit:175
Refundable if student does not enroll?X
Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?Yes
If yes, maximum period of postponement:2 terms
Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation? (FT)No
Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?No
If you have an application fee and an on-line application option, please indicate policy for students who apply on-line:X
Transfer Admission
4 TABLESFallX
SpringX
SummerX
High school transcriptRequired of Some
College transcript(s)Required of All
Essay or personal statementNot Required
InterviewNot Required
Standardized test scoresNot Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Not Required
If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):2.00
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:Meet ABOR core class requirements: https://nau.edu/admissions/transfer-student/#requirements CDS-D. Transfer Admission 13 of 34 4/6/2026 Northern Arizona University 2025-2026 Common Data Set
Fall Closing Date: Month5
Spring Closing Date: Month12
Fall Rolling AdmissionX
Spring Rolling AdmissionX
Fall Closing Date:Day1
Spring Closing Date: Day1
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:30
If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:https://www9.nau.edu/policies/Client/Details/972
Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution:A student can be awarded an additional 4 units of credit for 18 consecutive months of active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces if terminated under honorable conditions, as documented on the DD214. A student who has earned a commission in the U.S. Armed Forces may petition the Office of Admissions and Orientation for an additional 12 units. Northern Arizona University also utilizes the credit recommendations from the American Council on Education (ACE). An ACE credit recommendation represents college-level equivalencies based on a review of workforce training, military training or occupations, and other sources of learning outside the college classroom, such as national exams and certifications. Departments will determine the application of the ACE credit toward major requirements.
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESAccelerated programX
Distance learningX
Double majorX
English as a Second Language (ESL)X
Exchange student program (domestic)X
Honors ProgramX
Independent studyX
InternshipsX
Liberal arts/career combinationX
Student-designed majorX
Study abroadX
Teacher certification programX
Undergraduate ResearchX
Arts/fine artsX
English (including composition)X
HumanitiesX
Intensive writingX
MathematicsX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX
Other (describe):X
Student Life
4 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)17%
Percent of males who join fraternities6%
Percent of females who join sororities6%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing86%
Percent who live off campus or commute14%
Percent of students age 25 and older1%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)21%
Percent of males who join fraternities7%
Percent of females who join sororities7%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing43%
Percent who live off campus or commute57%
Percent of students age 25 and older12%
Average age of full-time students18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18
Average age of full-time students21
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)22
Campus MinistriesX
Choral groupsX
Concert bandX
DanceX
Drama/theaterX
International Student OrganizationX
Jazz bandX
Literary magazineX
Marching bandX
Model UNX
Music ensemblesX
Musical theaterX
OperaX
Pep bandX
Radio stationX
Student governmentX
Student newspaperX
Student-run film societyX
Symphony orchestraX
Television stationX
Coed residence hallsX
Apartments for married studentsX
Apartments for single studentsX
Special housing for disabled studentsX
Special housing for international studentsX
Theme housingX
Living Learning CommunitiesX
Annual Expenses
6 TABLESPlease provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:https://app.meadowfi.com/nau
If your institution's 2026-2027 academic year costs of attendance are not available at this time please respond.X
Minimum12
Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?Yes
If yes, what percentage of full-time undergraduates pay more than the tuition and fees reported in $G$1?20%
Financial Aid
14 TABLESAcademic Year2024-2025 estimated
Federal methodology (FM)X
Federal$55,053,710
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$12,549,172
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$106,191,912
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$4,822,405
Total Scholarships/Grants$178,617,199
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$43,272,898
Federal Work-Study$1,802,034
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$7,914,098
Total Self-Help$52,989,030
Parent Loans$21,999,386
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$217,818
Athletic Awards$1,844,825
Federal$740,968
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$2,243,348
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$59,054,269
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$1,933,003
Total Scholarships/Grants$63,971,587
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$13,969,814
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$6,597,136
Total Self-Help$20,566,950
Parent Loans$10,115,032
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$165,852
Athletic Awards$2,896,904
Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.3,246
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is availableX
Average dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:$9,320
Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:$1,202,262
FAFSAX
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms:X
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: Month4
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: Day1
If yes, starting date (Month):12
If yes, starting date (Day):15
Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford LoansX
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford LoansX
Federal Direct PLUS LoansX
Federal Nursing LoansX
Federal Pell GrantsX
Federal SEOGX
State scholarships/grantsX
Private scholarshipsX
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional fundsX
AcademicsX
ArtX
AthleticsX
Music/dramaX
State/district residencyX
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:CDS-H. Financial Aid 26 of 34 4/6/2026 Northern Arizona University 2025-2026 Common Data Set
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
3 TABLESFall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio19
based on ____ students23,104
and ____ faculty1,208