Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Northern Arizona University is $12,652 for Arizona residents and $28,900 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 7.13% for Arizona residents and increased by 55.95% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($10,771) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,046.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for NAU is $13,554 for Arizona residents and $45,071 for out-of-state students which is a 56.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 7.13% for Arizona residents and increased by 55.95% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $16,128 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 0.62% compared to the previous year.The off-campus living costs increased by 0.46% compared to the previous year.
You may want to compare the school to other Arizona schools with tuition changes from last year at Arizona colleges tuition change page.
NAU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$11,810 $18,531$16,028
2023-2024$12,652$28,900$16,128
Change % 2023-20247.13%55.95%0.62%
2024-2025$13,554$45,071$16,229
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Northern Arizona University - COA
Northern Arizona University - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Northern Arizona University - Room and Board Coost Chart

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $12,547 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $22,077 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($11,485) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $21,694.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at NAU is $13,178 for Arizona residents and $22,471 for out-of-state students which is a 1.8% increase compared to 2024's rate.
NAU Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$11,946 $21,690$16,028
2023-2024$12,547$22,077$16,128
Change % 2023-20245.03%1.78%0.62%
2024-2025$13,178$22,471$16,229
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Northern Arizona University - Graduate Tuition Chart

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at NAU. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $493 for Arizona residents and $1,709 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $593 for Arizona residents and $1,580 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$460$1,096
2023-2024$493$1,709
2024-2025$528$2,665
Graduate2022-2023$565$1,552
2023-2024$593$1,580
2024-2025$622$1,609
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Northern Arizona University - Tuition per Credit Hour
Northern Arizona University - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Northern Arizona University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Northern Arizona University and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Northern Arizona University$12,652$28,900
University of Northern Colorado$12,010$26,204
Montana State University$8,083$31,337
Idaho State University$8,356$27,466
University of Idaho$8,816$29,784
Portland State University$11,238$30,138

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at NAU?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at NAU is $53,866 for Arizona residents and $147,398 for out-of-state students.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$12,970$13,295$13,629$13,972$53,866
Out-of-State$31,779$34,944$38,424$42,251$147,398
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$13,295$13,629$13,972$14,323$55,219
Out-of-State$34,944$38,424$42,251$46,460$162,079
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$13,629$13,972$14,323$14,682$56,606
Out-of-State$38,424$42,251$46,460$51,087$178,222
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$13,972$14,323$14,682$15,051$58,028
Out-of-State$42,251$46,460$51,087$56,175$195,973
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$14,323$14,682$15,051$15,429$59,485
Out-of-State$46,460$51,087$56,175$61,771$215,493

Total College Costs Including Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $122,494 for Arizona residents and $216,025 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Northern Arizona University.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$30,048$30,426$30,836$31,255$122,494
Out-of-State$48,857$52,074$55,607$59,488$216,025
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$30,426$30,812$31,231$31,659$124,059
Out-of-State$52,074$55,607$59,488$63,750$230,918
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$30,812$31,208$31,636$32,073$125,662
Out-of-State$55,607$59,488$63,750$68,433$247,278
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$31,208$31,613$32,050$32,497$127,304
Out-of-State$59,488$63,750$68,433$73,578$265,250
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$31,613$32,029$32,475$32,931$128,985
Out-of-State$63,750$68,433$73,578$79,231$284,993

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 97% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $82,674 for Arizona residents and $176,205 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Northern Arizona University.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$20,093$20,471$20,881$21,300$82,674
Out-of-State$38,902$42,119$45,652$49,533$176,205
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$20,471$20,857$21,276$21,704$84,239
Out-of-State$42,119$45,652$49,533$53,795$191,098
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$20,857$21,253$21,681$22,118$85,842
Out-of-State$45,652$49,533$53,795$58,478$207,458
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$21,253$21,658$22,095$22,542$87,484
Out-of-State$49,533$53,795$58,478$63,623$225,430
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$21,658$22,074$22,520$22,976$89,165
Out-of-State$53,795$58,478$63,623$69,276$245,173

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Northern Arizona University.
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Northern Arizona University 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$12,652$900$16,128$28,900$900 $16,128
Graduate$12,547 $900$16,128$22,077 $900$16,128
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