C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ Northern Arizona is a public, comprehensive university. Founded in 1899 as a teacher training school, it gained university status in 1966. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Arts and Science, Business Administration, Ecosystem, Science, Management, Engineering and Technology, and Social and Behavioral Sciences; the Center for Excellence in Education; and the Schools of Communication, Health Professions, Hotel and Restaurant Management, and Performing Arts; and the Museum Faculty of Fine Art. Its 730-acre campus is located in Flagstaff. Web Site www.nau.edu/ Institution Type Public Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 23,845 Women 13,790 (57.8%) Men 10,055 (42.2%) Graduate Students 3,870 ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Moderately difficult 91% of 27,780 applicants were admitted No No Rolling Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA 3.49 SAT Math 460-570 range of middle 50% SAT Critical Reading 470-580 range of middle 50% SAT Writing 450-560 range of middle 50% ACT Composite 20-25 range of middle 50% Selection of Students Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance In-state: $25,340 Out-of-state: $38,330 Tuition and Fees In-state: $10,358 Out-of-state: $23,348 Room and Board $9,132 Average Percent of Need Met 63% Average Freshman Award $11,167 Average Indebtedness of 2011 Graduates $23,602
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Semester Required Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 1,055 Regular Class Size 2-9 students: 7% of classes 10-19 students: 26% of classes 20-29 students: 29% of classes 30-39 students: 16% of classes 40-49 students: 9% of classes 50-99 students: 9% of classes Over 100 students: 3% of classes CAMPUS LIFE Flagstaff Population 67,468 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities Freshmen are guaranteed housing 87% of freshmen, 29% of all students NCAA Division I Lumberjack STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students First-Year Students Returning 74.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 33.2% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 2.9% American Indian/Alaskan Native 1.8% Asian 3.5% Black/African-American 21.2% Hispanic/Latino 5.4% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.3% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 64.4% White 0.6% Unknown 4.8% from 72 countries
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted College preparatory program is not required High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 4 Mathematics 4 Science 3 Foreign Language 2 Social Studies 1 History 1 Academic Electives Examinations Exam SAT or ACT SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Required for some Required for some Required for some Required for some Required for some Scores Due in Admissions Office Accepted with or without writing component SAT: Not used ACT: Not used APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address South San Francisco Street City, State, Zip Flagstaff, AZ 86011 Phone (928) 523-5511 Fax (928) 523-0226 E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification Admissions@nau.edu No No Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline Rolling Application Fee $25 Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission Rolling No set date No Student can defer admission Transfer applications accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Other Application Requirements Common Application Not accepted Interview Not required Universal College Application Not accepted Essay or Personal Statement Electronic Application Letters of Recommendation Other Completion of 16 required college preparatory courses with minimum 2.0 in each subject area required for freshmen Financial Need Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X Level of Applicant's Interest X Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability X Character/Personal Qualities X First Generation to Attend College X State Residency X Geographic Residence X Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience X
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen 91% of 27,780 applicants were admitted 92% of 16,818 applicants were admitted 89% of 10,962 applicants were admitted 6,336 (25%) of 25,153 admitted students enrolled 3,447 (22%) of 15,441 admitted students enrolled 2,889 (30%) of 9,712 admitted students enrolled Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) SAT Math 460-570 range of middle 50% Score of 700-800 2% Score of 600-700 17% Score of 500-600 45% Score of 400-500 31% Score of 300-400 5% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Critical Reading 470-580 range of middle 50% Score of 700-800 2% Score of 600-700 17% Score of 500-600 45% Score of 400-500 30% Score of 300-400 6% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Writing 450-560 range of middle 50% Score of 700-800 1% Score of 600-700 12% Score of 500-600 39% Score of 400-500 40% Score of 300-400 7% Score of 200-300 0% Average GPA 3.49 3.75 and Above 34% 3.50-3.74 17% 3.25-3.49 16% 3.00-3.24 15% 2.50-2.99 16% 2.00-2.49 2% ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite 20-25 range of middle 50% Score of 30-36 4% Score of 24-29 38% Score of 18-23 49% Score of 12-17 9% Score of 6-11 1% Score of 5 or Below 0% Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank Top tenth: 21% Top quarter: 50% Top half: 83% Bottom half: 17% National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance In-state: $25,340 Out-of-state: $38,330 Tuition and Fees In-state: $10,358 Out-of-state: $23,348 Room and Board $9,132 Books and Supplies $1,000 Other Expenses $4,850 Payment Plans Credit card, installment plan APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office Application Process E-mail Financial.Aid@nau.edu Application Deadline Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Financial Aid Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Award Notification Method for Awarding Institutional Aid On a rolling basis beginning February 1 Federal Methodology Forms Required Cost to File FAFSA Code is 001082 Free PROFILE OF 2013-14 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 63% Average Award $11,167 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 3,746 (85.8%) of freshmen 2,832 (75.6%) of applicants 2,715 (95.9%) of applicants with financial need 370 (13.6%) of aid recipients Received by 1,951 (71.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,541 Received by 1,942 (71.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,464 Received by 1,527 (56.2%) of aid recipients 622 (14.3%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $6,373 All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 63% Average Award $10,622 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 14,219 (75.9%) of undergraduates 11,638 (62.1%) of applicants 11,183 (96.1%) of applicants with financial need 1,286 (11.5%) of aid recipients Received by 8,313 (74.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,226 Received by 8,320 (74.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,255 Received by 5,000 (44.7%) of aid recipients 2,271 (12.1%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $5,658
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF 2013-14 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2014 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 65% Average Indebtedness of 2014 Graduates $23,602 Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans, Federal Nursing loans College/university loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Non-Need-Based Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships, TEACH Grants, tribal grants, LEAP Grants Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athletic scholarships, Minority scholarships, State scholarships, ROTC scholarships, Alumni affiliation scholarships, Leadership scholarships Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Art/Fine Arts, Music, Theater/Drama Art/Fine Arts, Theater/Drama, Music Leadership Leadership Children and Siblings of Alumni, Local/State Students, Members of Minorities Children and Siblings of Alumni, Members of Minorities, Local/State Students
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available, other work study available
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session Semester Offered General Catalog/Bulletin UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Accounting American Indian/Native American Studies Anthropology Astronomy Biology/Biological Sciences, General Biomedical Sciences, General Business Administration and Management, General Business/Managerial Economics Chemistry, General Civil Engineering, General Computer Science Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst Construction Management Criminology Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Design and Visual Communications, General Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General Early Childhood Education and Teaching Electrical and Electronics Engineering Elementary Education and Teaching English Language and Literature, General Environmental Science Environmental Studies Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering Finance, General Fine/Studio Arts, General Foreign Languages and Literatures, General Forest Sciences and Biology Geography Geology/Earth Science, General History, General Hospitality Administration/Management, General Interior Design International Relations and Affairs Journalism Kinesiology and Exercise Science Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Management Information Systems, General Marketing/Marketing Management, General Mathematics, General Mechanical Engineering Microbiology, General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General Music Performance, General Music Teacher Education Music, General Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies Philosophy Photography Physics, General Political Science and Government, General Pre-Law Studies Psychology, General Public Administration Public Health, General Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other Radio and Television Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Science Technologies/Technicians, Other Social Sciences, Other Social Work Sociology Spanish Language and Literature Special Education and Teaching, General Speech Communication and Rhetoric Women's Studies
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Business/marketing, Education, Liberal arts/general studies Business administration, engineering, forestry, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Educational Specialties, Geography, Planning and Recreation, Psychology Accelerated program, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Teacher certification, Cooperative education program, Internships Offered Some online degree programs CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Not required Not required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Accepted Accepted for placement and credit through AP examinations
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty 1,055 Part-Time Faculty 589 Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 7% of classes 10-19 students: 26% of classes 20-29 students: 29% of classes 30-39 students: 16% of classes 40-49 students: 9% of classes 50-99 students: 9% of classes Over 100 students: 3% of classes 2-9 students: 6% of discussion sections/labs 10-19 students: 33% of discussion sections/labs 20-29 students: 53% of discussion sections/labs 30-39 students: 2% of discussion sections/labs 40-49 students: 4% of discussion sections/labs 50-59 students: 1% of discussion sections/labs Over 100 students: 0% of discussion sections/labs ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library on Campus Yes Holdings 1,404,699 Computing Computer Ownership Computers on Campus Internet/E-mail Access Students not required to own/lease a computer Not Reported ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Offered Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Fine Arts, Master of Science, Master of Administration, Master of Music, Master of Physician Assistant Studies, Master of Arts in Science Teaching, Master of Forestry, Master of Science in Engineering, Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in Forestry, Master of Arts, Master of Public Administration, Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Education, Master of Engineering Master's Programs of Study Allied Health--General Anthropology Applied Physics Applied Statistics Archaeology Atmospheric Sciences Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General Business Administration and Management--General Chemistry Civil Engineering Clinical Psychology Communication Disorders Communication--General Community College Education Computer Science Counseling Psychology Counselor Education Criminal Justice and Criminology Cultural Anthropology Early Childhood Education Education--General Educational Leadership and Administration Educational Media/Instructional Technology Educational Psychology Electrical Engineering Elementary Education Engineering and Applied Sciences--General English English Education English as a Second Language Environmental Engineering Environmental Management and Policy Environmental Sciences Family Nurse Practitioner Studies Foreign Languages Education Forestry Foundations and Philosophy of Education Geographic Information Systems Geography Geology Higher Education History Liberal Studies Linguistics Mathematics Mathematics Education Mechanical Engineering Meteorology Multilingual and Multicultural Education Music Nursing--General Physician Assistant Studies Physics Political Science Psychology--General Public Administration Rhetoric School Psychology Science Education Secondary Education Sociology Spanish Special Education Statistics Student Affairs Sustainable Development Urban and Regional Planning Vocational and Technical Education Writing
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Doctor of Education, Doctor of Physical Therapy Doctoral Programs of Study Allied Health--General Atmospheric Sciences Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General Community College Education Counseling Psychology Counselor Education Education--General Educational Leadership and Administration Educational Psychology Engineering and Applied Sciences--General English English Education English as a Second Language Environmental Management and Policy Environmental Sciences Family Nurse Practitioner Studies Forestry Foundations and Philosophy of Education Geology Higher Education Linguistics Meteorology Nursing--General Physical Therapy Political Science Public Administration Rhetoric School Psychology Student Affairs Writing
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Flagstaff Population 67,468 Getting Around Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Small city Campus Map Nearest Airport Map 140 mile(s) from campus in Phoenix Campus Size 740 acres Nearest Bus Station 1 mile(s) from campus in Flagstaff Weather Nearest Train Station 4 mile(s) from campus in Flagstaff Temperature 15.2 average low in January, 78.2 average high in September Rain 83 rainy days per year HOUSING College Housing Types of Housing Students in College Housing Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 71% Off-Campus Housing Assistance College offers housing to students Coed dorms, women's dorms, men's dorms, married student apartments, single student apartments, disabled student housing, fraternity/sorority housing 87% of freshmen, 29% of all students Freshmen are guaranteed housing Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Offered Offered Not offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors NCAA Division I Lumberjack Blue and gold Intercollegiate Sports Offered WOMEN MEN Sport Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given Basketball x x x x Cross-Country Running x x x x Football x x Golf x x Soccer x x Swimming And Diving x x Tennis x x x x Track And Field x x x x Volleyball x x
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports Recreational Sports Intramural Sports badminton, basketball, racquetball, soccer, volleyball STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations Sororities Fraternities ROTC choral groups, concert band, dance, drama theatre, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, music theatre, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station Army ROTC offered on campus, Air Force ROTC offered on campus
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 23,845 Women 13,790 (57.8%) Men 10,055 (42.2%) Full-Time Undergraduates 19,361 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students Average Age 23 All Graduate Students 3,870 Yes 2.9% American Indian/Alaskan Native 1.8% Asian 3.5% Black/African-American 21.2% Hispanic/Latino 5.4% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.3% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 64.4% White 0.6% Unknown 4.8% from 72 countries UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 74.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 33.2% Students Graduating Within 5 Years 48.1% Students Graduating Within 6 Years 52.0% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Disciplines Pursued COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. http://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2015