Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, Arizona

Public·Four or more years·Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice·GPA 3.70

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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…

Rankings: #177 (CWUR US)▼
National rank
Ranked #177 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
Value rank
Ranked #245 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck. Source: WM Best Value ↗
National rank
Ranked #353 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
World rank
Ranked #832 globally by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR World ↗
Tuition — In-State: $12,652▼
Total CoA (on-campus):

1900 S Knoles Dr, Babbitt Administrative Center, Room 200, Flagstaff, Arizona, 86011-4092

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