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$13,009
per year
In-State Tuition
80%
Acceptance Rate
61%
Graduation Rate
76%
Retention Rate
Northern Arizona University is a public four-year institution in Flagstaff, AZ. Programs offered include Nursing, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Psychology, Elementary Education and Business Administration.
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33 of 34 CLEP exams accepted
Conditions Northern Arizona University places on CLEP credit
Northern Arizona University grants a maximum of 60 units by examination.
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Major: Human Resources Management
Major: Human Resources Management
Engineering
Education
Law & Criminal Justice
Arts & Communications
Science & Research
Sports & Fitness
Major: Sports Science and Kinesiology
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A program combining two or more fields into one course of study. NCES CIP 30.0000 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General".
A broad program across the humanities, social sciences, mathematics and natural sciences, most often taken as a transfer degree into a bachelor's program. NCES CIP 24.0101 "Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies".
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Sports
3
Men’s teams
5
Women’s teams
Team Sports(4)
Football
Basketball
Soccer
Volleyball
Individual Sports(2)
Tennis
Golf
Application Requirements
Historical data for first-time undergraduate applicants seeking a degree or certificate; requirements may have changed. This does not specify a number of recommendation letters.
Confirm current admission requirements with the school, including any program or transfer requirements.
In-State Students
Out-of-State Students
NAU automatically awards Fall 2027 freshmen yearly tuition scholarships by core GPA: $2,500-$11,000 for Arizona residents and $2,500-$6,500 for non-residents.
For students entering Fall 2027
Lumberjack Scholars Award (Arizona resident)
Automatic$11,000 per year
Renewable: Up to 4 years with a 2.0 cumulative NAU GPA and full-time enrollment (12+ credits)
Automatic; accept admission, pay the enrollment fee and send final high school transcripts
Arizona residents. High school core GPA band 3.75-4.00. Requires full-time enrollment at Flagstaff or a Desert Campus and NAU Campus Living (NAU housing and meal plan) the first year. Tuition only, fall and spring; not combinable with other NAU tuition awards. You receive only the award for your band.
President's Scholarship (Arizona resident)
Automatic$9,000 per year
Renewable: Up to 4 years with a 2.0 cumulative NAU GPA and full-time enrollment (12+ credits)
Automatic; accept admission, pay the enrollment fee and send final high school transcripts
Arizona residents. High school core GPA band 3.50-3.74. Requires full-time enrollment at Flagstaff or a Desert Campus and NAU Campus Living (NAU housing and meal plan) the first year. Tuition only, fall and spring; not combinable with other NAU tuition awards. You receive only the award for your band.
Dean's with Distinction Scholarship (Arizona resident)
Automatic$6,500 per year
Renewable: Up to 4 years with a 2.0 cumulative NAU GPA and full-time enrollment (12+ credits)
Automatic; accept admission, pay the enrollment fee and send final high school transcripts
Arizona residents. High school core GPA band 3.40-3.49. Requires full-time enrollment at Flagstaff or a Desert Campus and NAU Campus Living (NAU housing and meal plan) the first year. Tuition only, fall and spring; not combinable with other NAU tuition awards. You receive only the award for your band.
Dean's Scholarship (Arizona resident)
Automatic$5,000 per year
Renewable: Up to 4 years with a 2.0 cumulative NAU GPA and full-time enrollment (12+ credits)
Automatic; accept admission, pay the enrollment fee and send final high school transcripts
Arizona residents. High school core GPA band 3.00-3.39. Requires full-time enrollment at Flagstaff or a Desert Campus and NAU Campus Living (NAU housing and meal plan) the first year. Tuition only, fall and spring; not combinable with other NAU tuition awards. You receive only the award for your band.
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College scholarship pageChecked Oct 30, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$9,709
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$54,384
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,000
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Aug 2026
Conditions Northern Arizona University places on CLEP credit
Northern Arizona University grants a maximum of 60 units by examination.
⚠️ Partial acceptance — not all exams listed below may be accepted. Verify each with the registrar before planning your CLEP strategy.
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 55 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 5 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition Modular English & Writing | — | — | Not Accepted |
CLEP English Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 55 | Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
Flagstaff, Arizona
Coconino County
Control
Public
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