2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$16,059
Net Price
78%
Admitted
16%
Enrolled
59%
Graduation Rate
21/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
Northern Arizona University
is a public, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 28,711. In 2021, there were 620 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #3 in Arizona and ranks #626 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Bachelor, Master, Doctor
Psychology Graduates
620
Total Enrollment
28,711
Type
Public, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
Ranking for Northern Arizona University
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Arizona Rank
Combining ranking factors for 11 schools that offer psychology degrees in Arizona, Northern Arizona University ranks #3.
U.S. Rank
Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., Northern Arizona University ranks #626.
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, Northern Arizona University offers General Psychology and Social Work at the bachelor level. At the master level, the university offers Counseling and Applied Psychology, General Psychology, School Psychology and Social Work. At the doctorate level Counseling and Applied Psychology and Educational Psychology are offered.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
| Psychology Graduates in 2021 | BS | MA | PhD |
| Counseling and Applied Psychology | – | 16 | 7 |
| Educational Psychology | – | – | 7 |
| General Psychology | 345 | 12 | – |
| School Psychology | – | 16 | – |
| Social Work | 174 | 43 | – |
| Total Graduates | 519 | 87 | 14 |
Psychology Program Accreditation(s)
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 42,872 students applied to the Northern Arizona University. The university admitted 78% and 16% of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for Arizona universities is 22,516. On average, all Arizona institutions admit 76% and 33% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of Northern Arizona University students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 74%. Compared to all Arizona four or more years colleges, the percentage is 61%.
The overall graduation rate for Northern Arizona University is 59%, compared to 46% for all Arizona universities.
Compare NAU to Arizona Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Northern Arizona University to the average of all Arizona four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
NAU
42,872
Applicants
78%
Percent Admitted
16%
Percent Enrolled
74%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
59%
Graduation Rate
AZ Colleges
22,516
Applicants
76%
Percent Admitted
33%
Percent Enrolled
61%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
46%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 1,001 or 65% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 541 or 35% part-time faculty members employed at Northern Arizona University. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 977 or 63%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
NAU
21 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
65%
Percent Full-Time
35%
Percent Part-Time
63%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
AZ Colleges
19 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
35%
Percent Full-Time
65%
Percent Part-Time
34%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at Northern Arizona University the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $10,381, and the average cost for books and supplies is $900.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $10,724 and the average cost for graduate fees is $831.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Northern Arizona University in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
| Expenses for Northern Arizona University | 2021-2022 |
| On Campus Room & Board | $11,338 |
| On-Campus Living Expenses | $4,720 |
| Total Living Expenses | $16,058 |
| Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $10,381 |
| Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $900 |
| Total Undergraduate Expenses | $27,339 |
| In-State, Graduate Tuition | $10,724 |
| In-State, Graduate Fees | $831 |
| Total Graduate Expenses | $11,555 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend Northern Arizona University is $16,059. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Net Price by Family Income
Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, the table below shows the average amount students pay to attend Northern Arizona University presented by family income bracket.
Students may pay more or less depending on their individual circumstances; however, these are the average costs as tracked by the university and reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
| Average Net Price by Income | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 |
| $0 – $30,000 | $10,520 | $10,836 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $11,320 | $11,662 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $14,142 | $14,736 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $17,920 | $18,318 |
| $110,001 and more | $19,585 | $19,688 |
Compare Northern Arizona University to all Arizona universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
NAU
$27,339
Cost to Attend
$9,701
Average Financial Aid
98%
Percent Receiving Aid
$16,059
Net Price
AZ Colleges
$24,296
Cost to Attend
$6,642
Average Financial Aid
82%
Percent Receiving Aid
$14,301
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 4,478 or 98%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 22,874 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $9,701.
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or Scholarship Aid | 22,874 | $9,701 |
| Pell Grants | 8,007 | $4,507 |
| Federal Student Loans | 8,697 | $6,527 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Northern Arizona University to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
NAU
22,874
Grant or Scholarship Aid
58%
Grants or Scholarships
8,007
Number of Pell Grants
20%
Pell Grants
8,697
Federal Student Loans
22%
Federal Student Loans
AZ Colleges
9,746
Grant or Scholarship Aid
49%
Grants or Scholarships
5,122
Number of Pell Grants
26%
Pell Grants
5,180
Federal Student Loans
26%
Federal Student Loans
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