by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Northern Arizona University, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Northern Arizona University were $13,009 a year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $29,881. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Of those figures, the required fees added up to $1,321 in-state and $1,321 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,688 | $28,560 |
| Fees | $1,321 | $1,321 |
| Total | $13,009 | $29,881 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much will Northern Arizona University charge if you go part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
To put that price in context, here is how Northern Arizona University tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In AZ | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Northern Arizona University is relatively pricey.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Check the Northern Arizona University Financial Aid page to learn more.
Take a look at how tuition at Northern Arizona University has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $10,650 | $25,396 |
| Two Years Ago | $11,024 | $26,286 |
| One Year Ago | $11,352 | $27,600 |
| Most Recent Year | $11,688 | $28,560 |
This chart shows the way tuition at NAU has trended over the reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition went up 3.5%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $30,920 in the following year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 3.03%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $13,402. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 3.90%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $31,046.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $13,402 | $31,046 |
| In 2 Years | $13,807 | $32,257 |
| In 3 Years | $14,224 | $33,515 |
| In 4 Years | $14,654 | $34,822 |
| In 5 Years | $15,097 | $36,180 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $131,640, versus roughly $56,087 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For more on the aid available at Northern Arizona University, check out the Northern Arizona University Financial Aid page.
