Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, Arizona · ★ 3.0 / 5 Overall (3 Student Reviews)
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Public · 4-year · Doctoral
Northern Arizona University is a public research university in Flagstaff, Arizona, United States, founded in 1899. It offers about 130 undergraduate and graduate programs through seven academic colleges, with instruction and research available in Flagstaff, online, and at more than 20 locations statewide. Classified as an R1 institution, NAU is also a primary institution of Lowell Observatory, and its Lumberjacks compete in NCAA Division I athletics primarily in the Big Sky Conference.
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Ranked #177 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
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Ranked #245 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck. Source: WM Best Value ↗
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Ranked #353 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
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1900 S Knoles Dr, Babbitt Administrative Center, Room 200, Flagstaff, Arizona, 86011-4092
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