NAU Average GPA (3.7) & Acceptance Rate (90%)

Q: What is the acceptance rate at NAU?

Northern Arizona University's acceptance rate was 90% for fall 2024: it admitted 31,453 of 35,100 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Q: What GPA do most NAU students have?

66% of Northern Arizona University's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (32%) had a 4.0, as the college reported in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

Acceptance rate: 90% for fall 2024

Average high school GPA: 3.7, as reported by the college for 2025–26

Average net price: $16,544 a year (2022–23)

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Northern Arizona University average GPA

Northern Arizona University reported an average high school GPA of 3.7 for its first-year students who submitted one (91% did), in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.

How their high school GPAs were spread:

High school GPA	Share of first-year students
4.0	32%
3.75–3.99	19%
3.50–3.74	15%
3.25–3.49	12%
3.00–3.24	10%
2.50–2.99	10%
2.00–2.49	2%
1.00–1.99	1%

First-year students who submitted a high school GPA, as Northern Arizona University reported in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. None had a GPA below 1.00. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so these figures can't be compared directly with your own GPA.

Northern Arizona University acceptance rate

Northern Arizona University admitted 31,453 of 35,100 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 90%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Northern Arizona University is a public 4-year university in Flagstaff, Arizona, with 22,990 undergraduates.

Admission requirements

What Northern Arizona University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factor	Status
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.	Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.	Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.	Not considered
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.	Not considered
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.	Not considered
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.	Not considered
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.	Not considered
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.	Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.	Not considered
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.	Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.	Not considered

Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Northern Arizona University's admissions office before you apply.

Northern Arizona University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.

AP credit

Northern Arizona University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It doesn't award credit for life experience.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $16,544 a year at Northern Arizona University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Is it easy to get into NAU?

For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Northern Arizona University admitted 90% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

How much does GPA matter at NAU?

A lot: Northern Arizona University requires high school GPA and high school record. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What is the acceptance rate at NAU?

Northern Arizona University's acceptance rate was 90% for fall 2024: it admitted 31,453 of 35,100 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Can a 3.5 GPA get you into NAU?

It would be within the usual range there: 35% of Northern Arizona University's first-year students who submitted a GPA had one below 3.5, as the college reported in its 2025–26 Common Data Set, and it admitted 90% of applicants for fall 2024. Colleges calculate GPA in different ways, so compare on the same scale and look at your courses and test scores too.

What GPA do most NAU students have?

66% of Northern Arizona University's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (32%) had a 4.0, as the college reported in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

Is there a minimum GPA for NAU?

Northern Arizona University doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.7, as reported by the college in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.

Does NAU require the SAT or ACT?

Check Northern Arizona University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Northern Arizona University didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them (test blind), as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).

What is the average net price at NAU?

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $16,544 a year at Northern Arizona University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Does it matter at NAU if a parent went there?

No. Northern Arizona University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Does NAU give credit for AP exams?

Yes. Northern Arizona University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

Before you apply, check NAU's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

College Navigator: Northern Arizona UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
Northern Arizona University Common Data Set 2025–26Northern Arizona University: average high school GPA of first-year students and how their GPAs were spread.

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