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Northern Arizona University (NAU)
- Knoles Drive, Babbitt Administrative Center
- Flagstaff, AZ 86011
- OPEID College Code: 00108200
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- General Phone: (928) 523-9011
- President: John D. Haeger
- Website: home.nau.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 21,347
- College Alias: NAU
- College Mascot: Lumberjacks
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - NAU Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Research Universities (High Research Activity)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Comprehensive Doctoral (No Medical/Veterinary)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: home.nau.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 6,310 | 9,176 | 15,486 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 4,615 (73%) | 7,014 (76%) | 11,629 (75%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1,311 (28%) | 1,860 (27%) | 3,171 (27%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 2,187 | 69% |
| ACT ® Exam | 1,377 | 44% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 490 | 590 |
| SAT ® Math | 500 | 600 |
| SAT ® Writing | 480 | 570 |
| ACT ® Composite | 20 | 25 |
| ACT ® English | 20 | 25 |
| ACT ® Math | 20 | 25 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: NAU Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 79%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 40% | 20% | 6% | 57% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,598 | $3,706 | $1,585 | $3,641 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 4.2% | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Number in Default | 178 | 147 | 132 |
| Number in Repayment | 4,209 | 4,288 | 3,852 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $4,964 | $4,546 | $4,393 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $14,646 | $13,486 | $13,023 |
| Books and Supplies | $864 | $828 | $800 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,572 | $6,260 | $5,960 |
| Other Expenses | $3,816 | $3,600 | $3,462 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,212 | $7,094 | $7,420 |
| Other Expenses | $4,162 | $3,932 | $3,782 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,844 | $3,932 | $2,563 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $16,216 | $15,234 | $14,615 |
| Out of State | $25,898 | $24,174 | $23,245 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $17,202 | $16,400 | $16,395 |
| Out of State | $26,884 | $25,340 | $25,025 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $8,672 | $8,038 | $7,756 |
| Out of State | $18,354 | $16,978 | $16,386 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 21,347 Undergraduate: 15,566 Graduate: 5,781
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 7,927 Female: 13,420
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 6,289 Female: 9,277
- Graduate Gender Male: 1,638 Female: 4,143
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 14,708 Part-Time: 6,639
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 12,685 Part-Time: 2,881
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,023 Part-Time: 3,758
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 463 | 2% |
| American Indian | 1,297 | 6% |
| Black | 646 | 3% |
| Asian | 459 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2,614 | 12% |
| White | 15,319 | 72% |
| Unknown | 549 | 3% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 210 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 4,888 | 23% |
| Ages 20-21 | 4,010 | 19% |
| Ages 22-24 | 3,330 | 16% |
| Ages 25-29 | 3,148 | 15% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,784 | 8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 1,353 | 6% |
| Ages 40-49 | 1,712 | 8% |
| Ages 50-65 | 893 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 19 | 0.09% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 3,333 | 2,394 | 939 |
| Faculty Status | 841 | 807 | 34 |
| Tenured Faculty | 487 | 472 | 15 |
| Graduate Assistants | 429 | - | 429 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,500 | 774 | 726 |
| Primarily Instruction | 1,492 | 767 | 725 |
| Primarily Research | 7 | 6 | 1 |
| Primarily Public Service | 1 | 1 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 267 | 253 | 14 |
| Other Professionals | 845 | 738 | 107 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 721 | 629 | 92 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 343 | 275 | 68 |
| Skilled Crafts | 66 | 64 | 2 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 173 | 165 | 8 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $66,408 (767) | $70,975 (423) | $60,792 (344) |
| Professor | $86,983 (252) | $89,225 (178) | $81,590 (74) |
| Associate Professor | $64,561 (205) | $65,628 (109) | $63,348 (96) |
| Assistant Professor | $53,531 (187) | $55,399 (78) | $52,195 (109) |
| Instructor | $41,819 (41) | $38,348 (21) | $45,463 (20) |
| Lecturer | $49,455 (82) | $50,280 (37) | $48,776 (45) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $66,408 (767) | $70,975 (423) | $60,792 (344) |
| Professor | $86,983 (252) | $89,225 (178) | $81,590 (74) |
| Associate Professor | $64,561 (205) | $65,628 (109) | $63,348 (96) |
| Assistant Professor | $53,531 (187) | $55,399 (78) | $52,195 (109) |
| Instructor | $41,819 (41) | $38,348 (21) | $45,463 (20) |
| Lecturer | $49,455 (82) | $50,280 (37) | $48,776 (45) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $3,086,721 | $1,672,786 | $1,413,935 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 54% | 46% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 417 | 210 | 207 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 306 | 155 | 151 |
| Basketball | 32 | 15 | 17 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 207 | 107 | 100 |
| Football | 80 | 80 | - |
| Golf | 8 | - | 8 |
| Soccer | 24 | - | 24 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 34 | - | 34 |
| Tennis | 19 | 8 | 11 |
| Volleyball | 13 | - | 13 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $69,212 | $55,562 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $33,803 | $33,461 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 47 | 24 | 23 |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 14 | 7 | 7 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Football | 11 | 11 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 10 | - |
| Golf | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 71%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 54%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 48% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 43% |
| Female | 51% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 57% |
| American Indian | 28% |
| Black | 49% |
| Asian | 40% |
| Hispanic | 42% |
| White | 50% |
| Unknown | 22% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 28% |
| 5 Years | 44% |
| 6 Years | 48% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 99 | 132 |
| Liquor Related | 57 | 68 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 64 | 82 |
| Liquor Related | 26 | 30 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 8 | 6 |
| Non-Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 | 3 |
| Aggravated Assault | 9 | 8 |
| Burglary | 58 | 56 |
| Vehicle Theft | 8 | 14 |
| Arson | 2 | 2 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 8 | 6 |
| Non-Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 4 | 7 |
| Burglary | 31 | 21 |
| Arson | 2 | 2 |
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