Paying for NAU

$12,238 3.62%

Undergraduate(in-state)

$19,015 2.61%

Undergraduate(out-of-state)

$12,547 5.03%

Graduate(in-state)

$22,077 1.78%

Graduate(out-of-state)

How much does it cost to go to Northern Arizona University?

The 2024 tuition & fees of Northern Arizona University is $12,238 for in-state and $19,015 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is lower than the average tuition for R2 Universities' tuition of $30,764 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

Based on the last year increase rate, The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at NAU is $12,682 for Arizona residents and $19,512 for out-of-state students, a 2.6% increase compared to 2024's rate.

NAU 2024 Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateR2 Universities' Average
2022-2023$11,810 $18,531$29,877
2023-2024$12,238$19,015$30,764
Change % 2023-20243.62%2.61%2.97%
2024-2025 Estimate$12,682$19,512$31,678

How much do you actually pay at NAU?

The living costs at NAU is $16,128 when living on campus. The on-campus living costs increased by 0.62% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 0.46%.

The NAU's 2024 COA is $29,266 for in-state and $36,043 for out-of-state students for whom living on campus. The off-campus COA is $34,786 for in-state and $41,563 for out-of-state students.

97% of enrolled students have received grants or scholarships, and the average aid amount is $9,955. It could cover 52.35% of full tuition amount.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $19,311 for in-state and $26,088 for out-of-state students..

Northern Arizona University 2024 Cost of Attendance (COA)
On-CampusOff-Campus
In-StateOut-StateIn-StateOut-State
Tuition & Fees$12,238$19,015$12,238$19,015
Room & Board$11,728$17,248
Personal Expenses$4,400$4,400
Books & Supplies$900$900
COA$29,266$36,043$34,786$41,563
COA with Financial Aid$19,311$26,088$24,831$31,608

NAU 4-Years Tuition

How Much is NAU tuition for 4 years?

NAU's 4-years tuition is $50,031 for in-state and $77,278 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate.

Since the tuition & fees at Northern Arizona University have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.

NAU 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)In-State$12,345$12,453$12,562$12,672$50,031
Out-of-State$19,136$19,258$19,380$19,504$77,278
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)In-State$12,453$12,562$12,672$12,782$50,469
Out-of-State$19,258$19,380$19,504$19,628$77,769
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)In-State$12,562$12,672$12,782$12,894$50,910
Out-of-State$19,380$19,504$19,628$19,753$78,264
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)In-State$12,672$12,782$12,894$13,007$51,355
Out-of-State$19,504$19,628$19,753$19,878$78,762
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)In-State$12,782$12,894$13,007$13,121$51,804
Out-of-State$19,628$19,753$19,878$20,005$79,264

Net Price for 4 Years at NAU

Based on recent tuition increase rate, for the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $118,394 for Arizona residents and $145,640 for out-of-state students.

NAU 4 Years COA
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)In-State$29,398$29,531$29,665$29,800$118,394
Out-of-State$36,189$36,336$36,483$36,632$145,640
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)In-State$29,531$29,665$29,800$29,936$118,932
Out-of-State$36,336$36,483$36,632$36,781$146,232
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)In-State$29,665$29,800$29,936$30,073$119,473
Out-of-State$36,483$36,632$36,781$36,931$146,828
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)In-State$29,800$29,936$30,073$30,211$120,019
Out-of-State$36,632$36,781$36,931$37,082$147,426
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)In-State$29,936$30,073$30,211$30,350$120,569
Out-of-State$36,781$36,931$37,082$37,234$148,028

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $78,574 for Arizona residents and $105,820 for out-of-state students.

NAU 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)In-State$19,443$19,576$19,710$19,845$78,574
Out-of-State$26,234$26,381$26,528$26,677$105,820
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)In-State$19,576$19,710$19,845$19,981$79,112
Out-of-State$26,381$26,528$26,677$26,826$106,412
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)In-State$19,710$19,845$19,981$20,118$79,653
Out-of-State$26,528$26,677$26,826$26,976$107,008
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)In-State$19,845$19,981$20,118$20,256$80,199
Out-of-State$26,677$26,826$26,976$27,127$107,606
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)In-State$19,981$20,118$20,256$20,395$80,749
Out-of-State$26,826$26,976$27,127$27,279$108,208

NAU's Graduate Tuition

The graduate school tuition at Northern Arizona University is $12,547 for in-state and $22,077 for out-of-state studetns. Detailed graduate program tuition and majors can be found at NAU gradute program page.

NAU Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
2022-2023$11,946 $21,690
2023-2024$12,547$22,077
Change % 2023-20245.03%1.78%
2024-2025$13,178$22,471

Tuition Per Credit Hour

For part-time and/or full-time students who take additional credits at NAU is $473 for Arizona residents and $1,150 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $610 for Arizona residents and $1,630 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge at NAU
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$460$1,096
2023-2024$473$1,150
2024-2025 (Estimate)$486$1,207
Graduate2022-2023$565$1,552
2023-2024$610$1,630
2024-2025 (Estimate)$659$1,712

NAU Tuition Charts

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Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Northern Arizona University and its similar schools.

Tuition Comparison between NAU and Similar Colleges
In-StateOut-of-State
Northern Arizona University$12,238$19,015
Idaho State University$8,356$27,466
University of Northern Colorado$11,528$25,940
Weber State University$6,391$17,084
California State University-Sacramento$7,602$19,482
The University of Montana$8,152$31,622

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