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80.0%Acceptance
$12,652Tuition
23,041Students
57%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$54,384Earnings
#8 in ArizonaPublic4-yearSAT/ACT Test BlindResearch UniversityNCAA Division IStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$12,652
Out-of-State Tuition
$28,900
Average Net Price
$14,922
Students Receiving Financial Aid
29.8%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$11,728
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$17,248
Books & Supplies
$900
Total Cost of Attendance
$25,280
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$201/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
55.8%
Students Taking Federal Loans
33.1%
Pell Grant Recipients
29.8%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $10,333
$30,001 – $48,000 $11,015
$48,001 – $75,000 $14,211
$75,001 – $110,000 $19,013
$110,001+ $20,484

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Cost Overview

Most families pay far less than the $28,900 out-of-state sticker price at Northern Arizona University. The average net price sits at $14,922 across all income levels. Low-income families earning under $30,000 pay just $10,333 annually, while high earners above $110,000 pay $20,484. Over four years, total costs range from roughly $41,000 to $82,000 depending on family income.

Graduates leave with a median debt of $19,000, translating to monthly payments around $201. That debt load becomes manageable when weighed against median earnings of $54,384 ten years after graduation. Only 33% of students take federal loans, keeping debt relatively contained. In-state students get the strongest value proposition, paying $12,652 in tuition while accessing the same mountain campus and forestry programs that draw students from across the country.

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