Northern Arizona University (NAU) is a public university situated near the San Francisco Peaks in Flagstaff, Arizona in the United States. The university's mission is to provide an outstanding undergraduate residential education strengthened by research, graduate and professional programs, and sophisticated methods of distance delivery. Northern Arizona University emphasizes hands-on experiential learning where students are encouraged to conduct ...
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Northern Arizona University (NAU) is a public university situated near the San Francisco Peaks in Flagstaff, Arizona in the United States. The university's mission is to provide an outstanding undergraduate residential education strengthened by research, graduate and professional programs, and sophisticated methods of distance delivery. Northern Arizona University emphasizes hands-on experiential learning where students are encouraged to conduct research, author articles, participate in internships, study abroad, and volunteer in their areas of study.
As of spring 2009, 21,413 students were enrolled, 13,752 at the main Flagstaff campus. Average class sizes are 37 students in 100-level courses; 34 in 200-level courses; 23 in 300-level courses; 18 in 400 level courses; and 12 in graduate courses. Average cost of tuition for an on-campus, full-time, Arizona resident student for two semesters is $5,145.
NAU is governed by the Arizona Board of Regents.
Initially named the Northern Arizona...
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