Northern Arizona University

Savings Finder Profile Last Reviewed: 2026-10-16

At Northern Arizona University, students who meet admission criteria and live in one of 14 Western states, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, or Guam qualify for the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program—with up to a 40% discount on out-of-state tuition, plus an automatic merit scholarship. NAU is a four-year public, Research 1 university, recognized for Very High Research Spending and Doctorate Production offering 192 baccalaureate and graduate degree programs. With a main campus in Flagstaff, Arizona, more than 20 statewide campuses, and robust online options, NAU is committed to elevating excellence in Arizona and beyond. As of fall 2026, enrollment reached 25,410 students, with 19,424 at the Flagstaff campus. Since its founding in 1899, NAU has fostered a collaborative, student-centered community that engages students in research and professional growth.

WUE-Eligible Programs

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WUE Contact Info

  (928) 523-5511

  admissions@nau.edu

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Supplimentary Information

Tuition

  • Through WUE You'd Save: $12,000
  • WUE: $18,000
  • Resident: $12,000
  • Nonresident: $30,000

NOTE: Estimated tuition rates and savings shown are per academic year and are from WICHE’s most recent Tuition & Fees Report for AY 2026-2027. Fees are additional.

IMPORTANT: Verify full estimated cost of attendance with the institution’s bursar, admissions, financial aid or graduate admissions (for WRGP) office. Tuition rates for more specialized undergraduate/graduate programs may be much higher than the tuition rate for standard programs. To receive the discounted tuition rate, program must be WUE- or WRGP-eligible. You must apply by the school’s deadlines and meet their academic eligibility and residency requirements.

WUE Admissions Info*

  • WUE Rate for Transfers: Yes, all majors
  • Majors Avail. Online at WUE Rate: No
  • Separate WUE Application Req'd: No

*Requirements may vary by major

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Quick Facts

  • Located in: Flagstaff, Arizona
  • Type: 4-Year Public
  • Minority Serving Institution:
    • Hispanic-Serving Institution
  • Campus Housing Available: Yes
  • Interstate Passport Member: No

IMPORTANT: All information on this profile, with the exception of the tuition and savings data, is updated and maintained by the enrolling institution.