First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Rolling admission The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full. | August 24, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: nau.edu · checked September 26, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Northern Arizona University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MAT 136 | 4 credits |
| Calculus BC | 1 | MAT 136 | 4 credits |
| Biology | 3 | BIO 100 and BIO 100L | 4 credits |
| Chemistry | 4 | CHM 151(4) and CHM 151L (1) | 5 credits |
| English Language and Composition | 1 | ENG 105 | 4 credits |
| English Literature and Composition | 1 | ENG 105 | 4 credits |
| United States History | 4 | HIS 191 and HIS 192 | 6 credits |
| Psychology | 4 | PSY 101 | 3 credits |
Show all 42 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MAT 136 | 4 credits |
| Calculus BC | 1 | MAT 136 | 4 credits |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MAT 136 | 4 credits |
| Calculus BC | 4 | MAT 136 and MAT 137 | 8 credits |
| Biology | 3 | BIO 100 and BIO 100L | 4 credits |
| Biology | 4 | BIO 181, 181L, 182, and 182L | 8 credits |
| Chemistry | 4 | CHM 151(4) and CHM 151L (1) | 5 credits |
| Chemistry | 5 | CHM 151, 151L, 152, and 152L (Chemistry majors…CHM 151, 151L, 152, and 152L (Chemistry majors are recommended to still take CHM 152 and 152L) | 9 credits |
| English Language and Composition | 1 | ENG 105 | 4 credits |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | ENG Departmental Elective Students will receive…ENG Departmental Elective Students will receive partial credit toward ENG 105 and will be placed into ENG 205. | 3 credits |
| English Literature and Composition | 1 | ENG 105 | 4 credits |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | ENG Departmental Elective Students will receive…ENG Departmental Elective Students will receive partial credit toward ENG 105 and be placed into ENG 205. | 3 credits |
| United States History | 4 | HIS 191 and HIS 192 | 6 credits |
| Psychology | 4 | PSY 101 | 3 credits |
| Statistics | 3 | STA 270 | 3 credits |
| Computer Science A | 4 | CS 126 and CS 126L | 4 credits |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | ECO 285 | 3 credits |
| Microeconomics | 4 | ECO 284 | 3 credits |
| World History: Modern | 4 | HIS 101 and HIS 102 | 6 credits |
| World History: Modern | 4 | HIS 102 | 3 credits |
| Environmental Science | 4 | ENV 101 and ENV 101L | 4 credits |
| European History | 4 | HIS 240 and HIS 241 | 6 credits |
| Human Geography | 4 | GSP 170 | 3 credits |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | SPA 201 and SPA 202 | 8 credits |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | SPA 201, 202, and 303 | 11 credits |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 5 | SPA 201, 202, 303, and 304W | 14 credits |
| United States Government and Politics | 4 | POS 110 | 3 credits |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | CS 112 | 3 credits |
| Art History | 3 | ARH 141 OR ARH 142 | 3 credits |
| Art History | 4 | ARH 141 and 142 | 6 credits |
| Music Theory | 4 | MUS 121 | 2 credits |
| Music Theory | 4 | MUS 131 | 2 credits |
| Music Theory | 5 | MUS 121 | 2 credits |
| Music Theory | 5 | MUS 131 | 2 credits |
| 2-D Art and Design ( formerly Studio Art 2-D ) | 4 | ART 150 | 3 credits |
| 3-D Art and Design ( formerly Studio Art 3-D ) | 4 | ART 151 | 3 credits |
| African American Studies | 3 | ES 150 | 3 credits |
| Business with Personal Finance | 4 | Elective Credit | 3 credits |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | CHI 101 and CHI 102 | 8 credits |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | CHI 101, 102, 201, and 202 | 16 credits |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | CHI 101, 102, and 201 | 12 credits |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 5 | CHI 101, 102, 201, and 202 | 16 credits |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 4 | POS 260 | 3 credits |
| Cybersecurity | 3 | ITC 201 | 3 credits |
| Drawing ( formerly Studio Art - Drawing ) | 4 | ART 135 | 3 credits |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | FRE 201 and FRE 202 | 8 credits |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | FRE 201, 202, and 303 | 11 credits |
| French Language and Culture | 5 | FRE 201, 202, 303, and 304W | 14 credits |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | GER 201 and GER 202 | 8 credits |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | GER 201, 202, and 303 | 11 credits |
| German Language and Culture | 5 | GER 201, 202, 303, and 304W | 14 credits |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | ITA 101 and ITA 102 | 8 credits |
| Italian Language and Culture | 4 | ITA 101, 102, and 201 | 12 credits |
| Italian Language and Culture | 5 | ITA 101, 102, 201, and 202 | 16 credits |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | JPN 101 and JPN 102 | 8 credits |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 4 | JPN 101, 102, and 201 | 12 credits |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 5 | JPN 101, 102, 201, and 202 | 16 credits |
| Latin | 3 | LAT 101 and LAT 102 | 8 credits |
| Latin | 4 | LAT 101, 102, and 201 | 12 credits |
| Latin | 5 | LAT 101, 102, 201, and 202 | 16 credits |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | PHY 112 and PHY 112L | 4 credits |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 5 | PHY 262 and PHY 262L | 4 credits |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | PHY 111 and PHY 111L | 4 credits |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 5 | PHY 161 and PHY 161L | 4 credits |
| Physics I: Algebra-Based | 4 | PHY 111 and PHY 111L | 4 credits |
| Physics I: Algebra-Based | 5 | PHY 111 and PHY 111L | 4 credits |
| Physics I: Algebra-Based | 5 | PHY 111 and PHY 112 | 8 credits |
| Physics II: Algebra-Based | 4 | PHY 112 and 112L | 4 credits |
| Physics II: Algebra-Based | 5 | PHY 111 and PHY 112 | 8 credits |
| Physics II: Algebra-Based | 5 | PHY 112 and 112L | 4 credits |
| Precalculus | 3 | MAT 125 | 4 credits |
| Research | 3 | Elective Credit | 3 credits |
| Seminar | 3 | Elective Credit | 3 credits |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | SPA 201 and SPA 202 | 8 credits |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | SPA 201, 202, and 304W | 11 credits |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 5 | SPA 201, 202, 304W, and 321 | 14 credits |
Source: www9.nau.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology | 452 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 402 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 344 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 241 |
| Biomedical Sciences | 224 |
| Business Administration and Management | 223 |
| Criminology | 176 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 155 |
Show the other 89 majors
| Public Health | 150 |
| Finance | 135 |
| Social Work | 133 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 119 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 117 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 106 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 99 |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | 98 |
| Communication Management and Strategic Communications | 85 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 81 |
| Physical Fitness Technician | 77 |
| English Language and Literature | 74 |
| Environmental Studies | 72 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 68 |
| Computer Science | 64 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 64 |
| Accounting | 60 |
| Radio and Television | 60 |
| Political Science and Government | 56 |
| Construction Management | 52 |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 52 |
| Interior Design | 50 |
| Design and Visual Communications | 50 |
| Forest Sciences and Biology | 49 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 45 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 43 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 38 |
| Chemistry | 34 |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 34 |
| Environmental Science | 33 |
| Sociology | 32 |
| Mathematics | 30 |
| Science Technologies/Technicians, Other | 30 |
| History | 29 |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures | 28 |
| Dietetics/Dietitian | 28 |
| Civil Engineering | 27 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 27 |
| History Teacher Education | 26 |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | 25 |
| Management Information Systems | 24 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 23 |
| Information Technology | 23 |
| Photography | 21 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 20 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 20 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 19 |
| Philosophy, Politics, and Economics | 19 |
| Microbiology | 18 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 17 |
| Anthropology | 17 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 17 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 16 |
| Music Performance | 16 |
| Journalism | 14 |
| Music Teacher Education | 14 |
| Technical Teacher Education | 14 |
| Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis | 14 |
| Physics and Astronomy | 13 |
| Art Teacher Education | 13 |
| Computer Engineering | 12 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance | 12 |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 11 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 9 |
| Women's Studies | 9 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 9 |
| Geography and Environmental Studies | 8 |
| Philosophy | 8 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 7 |
| Physics | 7 |
| Data Science | 6 |
| Music | 6 |
| Biology Teacher Education | 6 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 6 |
| Physics Teacher Education | 5 |
| Computer Software Engineering | 5 |
| Geography | 5 |
| Small Business Administration/Management | 5 |
| Earth Science Teacher Education | 4 |
| Astronomy | 4 |
| Public Administration | 2 |
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 2 |
| Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education | 2 |
| Fashion Merchandising | 1 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 1 |
| Engineering | 1 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 1 |
| Informatics | 1 |
| American Indian/Native American Studies | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Big Sky Conference
Basketball, Football, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Big Sky Conference
Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force, Army
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Greek life
10% of men in fraternities · 9% of women in sororities · 9% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2022–23)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), valormovement.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, small
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Flagstaff, AZ
145,161 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Flagstaff Pulliam (FLG)
Nearest hub airport
Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 14.5 of 20
Elevation
6,889 ft
Time zone
Mountain (no daylight saving)
January low
18°F
July high
82°F
Annual snowfall
90.1 in
Days at 90°F or higher
3 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,790 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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Straight-line distance between campuses
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