What is Northern Arizona University's acceptance rate?

Northern Arizona University admitted 35,561 of 39,685 first-year applicants for 2025-26, an acceptance rate of 89.6%, according to its Common Data Set.

Does Northern Arizona University have early decision?

No. Northern Arizona University does not offer early decision, per its 2025-26 Common Data Set.

What SAT score do you need for Northern Arizona University?

The middle 50% of Northern Arizona University's enrolled first-years scored 1010–1280 on the SAT and 19–26 on the ACT.

How much does Northern Arizona University cost?

Tuition is $12,096 in-state, plus $14,432 for food and housing, before aid. The average need-based grant is $9,053.

What is Northern Arizona University's graduation rate?

59% of students graduate within six years.

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Northern Arizona University Common Data Set 2025-26

AZTest policy: Test-optional: SAT or ACT considered if submitted, not required; test scores not required for scholarshipsCompare with other schools AP credit

Acceptance rate

89.6%

35,561 of 39,685

Early decision rate

No ED

SAT middle 50%

1010–1280

ACT middle 50%

19–26

Admissions

AppliedC1	39,685
AdmittedC1	35,561
EnrolledC1	4,540
YieldC1	12.8%
Early decisionC21	Not offered
Early actionC22	Not offered

Waitlist

Offered a placeC2	—
Accepted a placeC2	—
Admitted from waitlistC2	—
Odds if you stay on the listC2	—

Test scores and GPA

Submitted SATC9	3%
Submitted ACTC9	27%
SAT Reading & Writing (25th–75th)C9	520–650
SAT Math (25th–75th)C9	483–630
Average high school GPAC12	3.70
GPA of 4.0C11	32%
GPA 3.75–3.99C11	19%
GPA 3.50–3.74C11	15%
GPA below 3.50C11	34%

Cost and financial aid

Tuition, in-stateG1	$12,096
Tuition, out-of-stateG1	$29,568
Required feesG1	$1,343
Food and housingG1	$14,432
Need fully met (first-years)H2	12.7%
Average % of need metH2	64.7%
Average need-based packageH2	$17,081
Average need-based grantH2	$9,053

What admissions looks at

Rigor of secondary school recordImportant
Class rankNot considered
Academic GPAVery important
Standardized test scoresConsidered
Application essayNot considered
Recommendation(s)Not considered
InterviewNot considered
Extracurricular activitiesNot considered
Talent/abilityNot considered
Character/personal qualitiesNot considered
First generationNot considered
Alumni/ae relationNot considered
Geographical residenceNot considered
State residencyNot considered
Religious affiliation/commitmentNot considered
Volunteer workNot considered
Work experienceNot considered
Level of applicant's interestNot considered

From item C7.

Outcomes

UndergraduatesB1	22,203
First-year retentionB22	76.9%
4-year graduation rateB	—
6-year graduation rateB	59%

Notes on this filing

C2: waitlist policy is 'No' and no waitlist counts are printed; waitlist fields left null.
C21/C22: early decision and early action both answered 'No'; applied/admitted counts null.
C8A/C8F: SAT/ACT are considered if submitted; C8F states scores are optional and not required for scholarships. Summary reflects both.
C11: the 1.0-1.99 band is printed as '<1%' and the below-1.0 band as 0%; these were counted as 0 in pct_below_3_50 (34 = 12+10+10+2).
C9: pct_submitting figures are printed as 3% SAT and 27% ACT.
B4-B11/H: the Fall 2019 cohort's 4-year completion rate is not printed; only the six-year rate (59%) is printed. grad_rate_4yr left null.
H2: pct_need_fully_met computed as 385 / 3,043 = 12.7%. Line d is the first-time full-time first-year awarded-aid count.
H2: avg_need_based_package uses line J (average financial aid package, all awarded aid), since no need-only package figure is printed.
H2: pct_with_need_awarded_aid is not printed, so left null.
G1: public institution; tuition is null because in-state and out-of-state rates are printed separately. Room and board is the food and housing figure.

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Northern Arizona University admissions FAQ

What is Northern Arizona University's acceptance rate?: Northern Arizona University admitted 35,561 of 39,685 first-year applicants for 2025-26, an acceptance rate of 89.6%, according to its Common Data Set.
Does Northern Arizona University have early decision?: No. Northern Arizona University does not offer early decision, per its 2025-26 Common Data Set.
What SAT score do you need for Northern Arizona University?: The middle 50% of Northern Arizona University's enrolled first-years scored 1010–1280 on the SAT and 19–26 on the ACT.
How much does Northern Arizona University cost?: Tuition is $12,096 in-state, plus $14,432 for food and housing, before aid. The average need-based grant is $9,053.
What is Northern Arizona University's graduation rate?: 59% of students graduate within six years.

Source: Northern Arizona University Common Data Set 2025-26 . “—” means the college left the item blank.