by our College Data Analytics TeamLearn the base cost of Northern Arizona University by getting details on in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees. Compare tuition and fees to nationwide and state averages to put those costs in context. In this NAU cost report, you'll find:
Combined out-of-state tuition and fees at Northern Arizona University for the 2020-2021 academic year was $17,761 for undergraduates. Those who hail from the state of Arizona get a discount and only needed to pay $11,527 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $16,600 | $1,161 | $17,761 |
| In-State | $10,381 | $1,146 | $11,527 |
NAU tuition and fees is for one year of attendance, not including room and board.
Remeber that many students qualify for scholarships and financial aid that will lower the amount they have to pay.
How much does Northern Arizona University cost for part-time students?
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Nationwide, out-of-state students pay, on average, $19,933 per year in tuition and fees to attend college. With an average cost of $17,761 in tuition and fees for undergraduate students, Northern Arizona University is inexpensive when compared to the national average.
In-state undergrads in Arizona pay an average of $16,784 for tuition and fees. NAU only charges $11,527 a year in for in-state undergraduates, making it relatively inexpensive when compared to the national average.
The chart below shows how NAU compares to other schools nationwide, in the region, and in the state.
| Nationwide | Southwest | Arizona | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Expensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: Northern Arizona University Financial Aid.
With an average annual growth rate of 0.96% for the past five years, Arizona residents could expect to pay $12,125 this year if the percentage growth remains the same.
If in-state tuition and fees keeps growing at the same pace, the estimated cost for two years at NAU would be $24,366, and $49,200 for four years.
For out-of-state students, tuition and fees have increased by about 1.05% in the past five years. This year, out-of-state students will be paying approximately $27,202 if the percentage increases stay the same.
This would result in a total cost of $54,690 for two years and $110,529 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at NAU.
Take note of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing yearlyl. At a log of colleges students will end up paying more for their final year of school than they did for their first.
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