Campus & Student Life at Northern Arizona University

Home to about 25,228 undergraduates in 2020, NAU is a very large, public university located in Flagstaff, Arizona. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, NAU offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by NAU can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our NAU Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

NAU Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 5.0% of the student population at NAU. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit NAU Disability Services.

NAU for the Military

While not a "service academy", NAU does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit NAU Veteran Services . For more information, check out our NAU for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Northern Arizona University

NAU offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Northern Arizona University

NAU has a comparatively very large, student body. There were 25,228 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 20,642 (81.8%). Part-time attendance was 4,586 (18.2%).

Northern Arizona University is Ranked #417 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, NAU receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank NAU #417 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at NAU by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the NAU Diversity Guide.

Northern Arizona University Competes in the NCAA

NAU has a total of 399 student athletes, 204 men and 195 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Northern Arizona University Athletics