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Northern Arizona University is a public university located in Flagstaff, Arizona. The university was established in 1899, and has more than 20,000 students enrolled. The main campus is set 6,950 feet above the sea level.
Northern Arizona University offers more than 90 academic programs. It also provides higher education opportunities through its distance learning courses. Northern Arizona University has 6 colleges under it:
The sports teams of the university are known as the Lumberjacks. The colors are gold, sage and blue. The teams compete at professional, international and national levels in diving, swimming, tennis, track & field, baseball, basketball and football.
Northern Arizona University can be found in Flagstaff, AZ (a small city). The school is a public institution. The Doctoral degree is the highest degree at Northern Arizona University.
The most common majors at the school are in hospitality, education and teaching, and science and laboratory technician.
Northern Arizona University does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 490 or lower in 2007 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 500 to 600, but ranged both higher and lower.
A tenure system is one way Northern Arizona University works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at the school are well-paid.
In 2007, 21,347 students were enrolled in Northern Arizona University.
A lot of students at the school attend part-time. Student dorms or apartments are common at Northern Arizona University. The school student athletes compete in Big Sky Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Northern Arizona University
Knoles Drive Babbitt Administrative Center
Flagstaff, AZ 86011-4132
General Phone: (928) 523-9011
http://home.nau.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 2,126 | elementary school teaching, educational administration, school counseling, special ed, multilingual education, secondary teaching, early childhood education, elementary/middle school admin, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 661 | liberal arts and sciences, English, sociology, political science, anthropology, history, Spanish language, international relations, ... |
| Business And Management | 534 | business management, accounting, MIS, non-profit management, finance, marketing, human resources, investments and securities, ... |
| Science | 219 | biology, chemistry, geology, microbiology, zoology, physics, wildlife biology, physiology, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 183 | psychology, physical therapy, school psychology, medical psychology, educational psychology, psychology courses |
| Hospitality | 173 | hospitality management, tourism and travel |
| Media | 162 | public relations, advertising, journalism, radio and television, communication studies, communication and journalism |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 120 | registered nursing, community nurse, nurse practitioner |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 119 | parks and recreation studies, exercise science, athletic trainer |
| Medical Support And Technology | 114 | speech pathology, dental hygienist, radiographer |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 111 | criminology, criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and administration |
| Engineering | 98 | mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, engineering, environmental engineering |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 80 | science tech |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 77 | forest sciences, environmental science, forestry, environmental studies |
| Design | 67 | interior design, design and visual communication, design and applied arts |
| Family And Social Work | 56 | social work, human services, public policy analysis, public administration |
| Music | 34 | music performance, various music studies, voice, music, conducting, music history and theory, music theory and composition |
| Fine Arts | 30 | painting, metal and jewelry, art history and criticism, ceramics, sculpture |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 30 | construction management |
| Mathematics | 22 | mathematics, statistics courses, statistics, mathematics and statistics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 18 | drama |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 14 | photography, printmaking |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 13 | computer science, computer and info science |
| Religion And Philosophy | 10 | philosophy, religion, philosophy and religious studies |
| Art Studies | 9 | arts management, art studies |
| Engineering Technician | 0 | construction engineering tech |
| Medical Administration | 0 | health care administration |
| Medicine | 0 | gerontology |
Number of programs and degrees for Northern Arizona University in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,877 | 128 |
| Master's degree | 1,757 | 63 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 200 | 26 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 158 | 19 |
| Doctor's degree | 88 | 9 |
In 2007, Northern Arizona University had a total enrollment of 21,347 students (17,230 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 41% |
| Women | 59% |
| Full-Time | 92% |
| Part-Time | 8% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 66% |
| Graduate | 34% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 71% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 13% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 7% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 66% |
| California | 9% |
| Colorado | 3% |
| New Mexico | 2% |
| Hawaii | 2% |
| Nevada | 2% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Idaho | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
| Part-Time | 54 % |
Northern Arizona University offers campus housing for 6,582 of its 17,230 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Flagstaff, Arizona for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Arizona Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 15,486 | 11,629 | 75% | 3,171 | 27% |
| Men | 6,310 | 4,615 | 73% | 1,311 | 28% |
| Women | 9,176 | 7,014 | 76% | 1,860 | 27% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 490 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 600 |
| SAT Writing | 480 | 570 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 69% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 44% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,964 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,646 |
| Room and board | $ 6,572 |
| Room charge | $ 3,624 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,948 |
| Books and supplies | $ 864 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,816 |
Financial Aid:
Northern Arizona University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 108200)
Northern Arizona University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 282 | 161 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 64 | 74 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 80 | 113 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 178 | $89,225 | 74 | $81,590 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 109 | $65,628 | 96 | $63,348 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 78 | $55,399 | 109 | $52,195 |
| Instructor | academic year | 21 | $38,348 | 20 | $45,463 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 37 | $50,280 | 45 | $48,776 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 423 | $70,975 | 344 | $60,792 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Big Sky Conference |
| Basketball | Big Sky Conference |
| Track | Big Sky Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 122 | 113 | 235 |
| Football | 79 | 0 | 79 |
| Track | 19 | 25 | 44 |
| Basketball | 15 | 14 | 29 |
| All Other Sports | 9 | 74 | 83 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Arts Management
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Customer Service Management
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Fashion Merchandising
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
International Marketing
Investments and Securities
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Forest Sciences and Biology
Forestry, General
DESIGN
Design and Applied Arts, Other
Design and Visual Communications, General
Interior Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Bilingual and Multilingual Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Computer Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Drama and Dance Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education/Teaching of Individuals Who are Developmentally Delayed
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
German Language Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Speech Teacher Education
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
Technical Teacher Education
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, General
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
Public Administration
Public Policy Analysis
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
Metal and Jewelry Arts
Painting
Sculpture
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Tourism and Travel Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
American Indian/Native American Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Cartography
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
Geography
Geography, Other
German Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Linguistics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Technical and Business Writing
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Statistics, Other
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
Statistics, Other
MEDIA
Advertising
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Journalism
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MUSIC
Conducting
Music History, Literature, and Theory
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
Music, Other
Voice and Opera
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Photography
Printmaking
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Construction Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Animal Behavior and Ethology
Aquatic Biology/Limnology
Astronomy
Biochemistry
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Botany/Plant Biology
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Conservation Biology
Ecology
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics and Population Biology, Other
Evolutionary Biology
Geology/Earth Science, General
Geophysics and Seismology
Hydrology and Water Resources Science
Microbiology, General
Paleontology
Physical Sciences
Physical Sciences, Other
Physics, General
Physiology, General
Wildlife Biology
Zoology/Animal Biology
Zoology/Animal Biology, Other
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Criminology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Educational Psychology
Health/Medical Psychology
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Northern Arizona University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in science and laboratory technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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