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2022 Best Online Colleges Arizona

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, Arizona

Northern Arizona University is a public college in Flagstaff, Arizona and has been named to the Best Online Colleges West award list. Its online program features 20 online degree options. The in-state on-campus net price to attend is $14,937 and the per-credit hour charge is $761. The school offers credit for military training, academic counseling services, career services, and more.

Overview

School Type

Website: nau.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Career services:Yes
  • Weekend/Evening classes:No
  • Credit for life experiences:No
  • On-Campus day care:No
  • Remedial services:No

Demographics

Part-time students
4,586 undergrads
  • Full-time undergrad students:20,642
  • Undergrad students over 25 years old:4,182
  • Pell Grant students:8,663
  • Online and distance education undergrad students:4,428
  • Part-time students
    18%
  • Students over 25 years old
    17%

Cost

In-district per-credit-hour charge for part-time students
$761
In-district tuition and fees
$11,896
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Online & Distance Programs

Online/Distance degrees offered
20 degrees

Bachelor's degrees offered

  • Communication Journalism and Related Programs(1)
  • Engineering(1)
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences General Studies and Humanities(1)
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies(1)
  • Parks Recreation Leisure and Fitness Studies(1)

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  • Science Technologies/Technicians(1)
  • Psychology(1)
  • Homeland Security Law Enforcement Firefighting and Related Protective Service(1)
  • Public Administration and Social Service Professions(1)
  • Social Sciences(3)
  • Health Professions and Related Programs(4)
  • Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services(4)
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Outcomes

  • Retention rate for part-time students:55%
  • Graduation rate for part-time students:33%

Military & Veteran

Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
677 students
  • Credit for military training:Yes
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:Yes
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
  • Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes
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