What is NAU (nau.edu)?

NAU is Northern Arizona University, a public university whose main campus is in Flagstaff, Arizona. Its website, nau.edu, is the entry point for prospective and current students to explore undergraduate degrees, graduate degrees, online degrees, and certificate programs. If you are researching where to study, comparing online options, or checking whether a specific program exists at NAU, the site is organized around those degree and program searches.

What NAU offers

NAU describes its academic catalog across four main credential types:

• Undergraduate degrees — bachelor's-level programs for first-year and transfer students.
• Graduate degrees — master's and doctoral-level study.
• Online degrees — programs designed to be completed remotely.
• Certificate programs — shorter credentials that can stand alone or complement a degree.

The university positions these programs as career-driven, with real-world experience built in. Its stated promise to students is personalized support alongside academic preparation, so you can expect the site to emphasize advising, community, and outcomes rather than only course lists.

Where NAU is and what campus life looks like

The main campus is in Flagstaff, Arizona, a mountain city that NAU leans into heavily in its branding. The site highlights the setting directly — golden trees, blue skies, crisp mornings, and mountain views on the walk to class. If location matters to you, Flagstaff's four-season climate and elevation are part of the pitch, not just a backdrop.

NAU at a glance

The university publishes several figures that give a quick sense of scale and student profile:

These numbers are useful for two kinds of decisions: whether the cost is likely to be manageable (the financial aid figure), and whether the outcomes and recruiting pipeline match your goals (the employment and recruiter figures).

Why students say they choose NAU

NAU frames the choice as more than a campus — community, purpose, and opportunity. In practice, that translates to a few concrete draws:

• Affordability — the site devotes a section to making education affordable, and the 99% scholarship-or-aid figure supports that emphasis.
• First-generation support — with 39% of undergraduates being first-generation, there is a substantial peer community if you are the first in your family to attend college.
• Research access — 800 funded research projects per year suggests undergraduates may find research opportunities, though you should confirm availability within your specific department.
• Recruiting connections — over 500 companies recruiting on campus is relevant if you want an internship or job pipeline before graduation.

How to use nau.edu

If you are evaluating NAU, the site supports a few direct actions:

1. Explore degrees and programs — browse by level (undergraduate, graduate, online, certificate) to confirm your field of interest is offered.
2. Check affordability — review the financial aid and scholarship information before assuming cost, since the aid rate is high but individual awards vary.
3. Apply — the site provides an application entry point for prospective students.
4. Schedule a tour — if you want to see the Flagstaff campus in person, tours can be booked through the site.

What to verify before deciding

The published figures are university-wide, so they describe NAU overall rather than your specific program. Before committing, confirm:

• Whether your intended major is available in the format you need (on-campus, online, or hybrid).
• The actual cost after any scholarship or aid you personally qualify for — the 99% figure means some aid, not full funding.
• Employment outcomes for your particular field, since the 73% figure spans all graduating seniors.

For anything involving tuition, deadlines, or admission requirements, use the current pages on nau.edu rather than secondhand summaries, as those details change by term.