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Northern Arizona University can be found in Flagstaff, Arizona (a small city). The school is a public institution. The Doctoral degree is the highest degree at Northern Arizona University.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. The most common majors at Northern Arizona University are in hospitality and education and teaching.
The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 460 or lower in 2005 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at Northern Arizona University centered around 460 to 540, but ranged both higher and lower. People attending the school come from a variety of states around the country.
A tenure system is one way Northern Arizona University works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2005, 18,773 students were enrolled in the school.
A lot of students at Northern Arizona University attend part-time. Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. Northern Arizona University offers students meal plans. The school student athletes compete in Big Sky Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Northern Arizona University
Knoles Drive, Babbit Administrative Center
Flagstaff, AZ 86011-4132
General Phone: (928) 523-9011
Admissions Phone: (928) 523-5511
Financial Aid Phone: (928) 523-4951
http://www.nau.edu/text/
Northern Arizona University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 2,323 | elementary school teaching, educational administration, school counseling, special ed, multilingual education, secondary teaching, early childhood education, computer teaching, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 576 | liberal arts and sciences, English, history, anthropology, sociology, political science, Spanish language, technical and business writing, ... |
| Business And Management | 542 | business management, accounting, MIS, marketing, finance, customer service management, human resources, investments and securities, ... |
| Science | 228 | biology, chemistry, geology, microbiology, zoology, physics, botany, astronomy, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 223 | psychology, physical therapy, educational psychology, school psychology, medical psychology, psychology courses |
| Hospitality | 209 | hospitality management, tourism and travel |
| Media | 153 | public relations, advertising, radio and television, journalism, communication studies, communication and journalism |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 116 | speech pathology, dental hygienist |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 108 | criminal justice and administration, criminal justice and safety |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 87 | parks and recreation studies, exercise science, athletic trainer |
| Engineering | 86 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, engineering, environmental engineering |
| Design | 83 | interior design, design and visual communication, design and applied arts |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 71 | forest sciences, environmental science, environmental studies |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 64 | registered nursing, nurse practitioner, community nurse |
| Family And Social Work | 55 | social work, human services, public policy analysis, public administration |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 52 | science tech |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 34 | construction management |
| Music | 30 | music performance, music, voice, various music studies, conducting, music theory and composition, music history and theory |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 23 | drama |
| Mathematics | 20 | mathematics, statistics courses, statistics, mathematics and statistics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 20 | computer science, computer and info science |
| Religion And Philosophy | 19 | philosophy, religion, philosophy and religious studies |
| Fine Arts | 16 | ceramics, sculpture, painting, art history and criticism, metal and jewelry |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 16 | photography, printmaking |
| Art Studies | 8 | arts management, art studies |
| Medicine | 1 | gerontology |
| Engineering Technician | 0 | construction engineering tech |
| Medical Adminstration | 0 | health care administration |
Number of programs and degrees for Northern Arizona University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,829 | 122 |
| Master's degree | 1,890 | 57 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 218 | 22 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 115 | 17 |
| Doctor's degree | 111 | 9 |
In 2005, Northern Arizona University had a total enrollment of 18,773 students (15,275 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 39% |
| Women | 61% |
| Full-Time | 92% |
| Part-Time | 8% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 63% |
| Graduate | 36% |
| First Professional | 1% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 11% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 7% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 71% |
| California | 8% |
| State unknown | 4% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| Oregon | 2% |
| Nevada | 2% |
| New Mexico | 2% |
| Alaska | 2% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Utah | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 70 % |
| Part-Time | 54 % |
Northern Arizona University offers campus housing for 6,000 of its 15,275 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Flagstaff, Arizona for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 7,305 | 6,308 | 86% | 2,279 | 36% |
| Men | 2,924 | 2,461 | 84% | 897 | 36% |
| Women | 4,381 | 3,847 | 88% | 1,382 | 36% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 540 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 23 |
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 | 47% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (928) 523-5511
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,393 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,023 |
| Room and board | $ 5,960 |
| Room charge | $ 3,256 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,704 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,462 |
Financial Aid:
Northern Arizona University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 108200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (928) 523-4951
Northern Arizona University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 290 | 158 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 65 | 52 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 55 | 90 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 179 | $75,536 | 61 | $69,614 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 120 | $57,068 | 97 | $54,497 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 71 | $48,395 | 85 | $46,450 |
| Instructor | academic year | 25 | $35,671 | 37 | $33,130 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 16 | $44,634 | 19 | $38,497 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 411 | $61,827 | 299 | $51,633 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Big Sky Conference |
| Basketball | Big Sky Conference |
| Track | Big Sky Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 125 | 123 | 248 |
| Football | 84 | 0 | 84 |
| Track | 22 | 24 | 46 |
| Basketball | 12 | 15 | 27 |
| All Other Sports | 7 | 84 | 91 |
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
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 Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
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 ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
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
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
Geology/Earth Science, General
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
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 5% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in science and laboratory technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| 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 16% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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