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Northern Arizona University
(NAU)
Part of Arizona's Public Universities
About
Northern Arizona University (NAU) is a public research university in Flagstaff, Arizona, United States. Founded in 1899, it was the third and final university established in the Arizona Territory. The university is divided into seven academic colleges offering about 130 undergraduate and graduate programs, and various academic certificates. Students can take classes and conduct research in Flagsta...
Northern Arizona University (NAU) is a public research university in Flagstaff, Arizona, United States. Founded in 1899, it was the third and final university established in the Arizona Territory. The university is divided into seven academic colleges offering about 130 undergraduate and graduate programs, and various academic certificates. Students can take classes and conduct research in Flagstaff, online, and at more than 20 statewide locations, including the Phoenix Biomedical Core research campus. As of fall 2023, 28,194 students were enrolled with 21,550 at the Flagstaff campus.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 501 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 19 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 29,566
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 26.9 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 5%
- Female : Male
- 62 : 38
- Staff
- 3,485
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
6 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecology | =50 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | 67 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Arts and Humanities | =114 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | 282 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =305 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =569 | 50.0 | 2026 |
QS
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Linguistics | 63 | 71.3 | 2026 |
| Archaeology | 151-200 | - | 2021 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Environmental Sciences | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| English Language & Literature | 301-350 | - | 2025 |
| Arts & Humanities | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
ARWU
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecology | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Atmospheric Science | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Education & Training | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Geography | 201-300 | - | 2024 |
| Environmental Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Biological Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Northern Arizona University?
Northern Arizona University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1001-1200, THE Rank 501–600, ARWU Rank 501-600, US News Rank =578.
When was Northern Arizona University founded?
Northern Arizona University was founded in 1899.
What are the top subjects at Northern Arizona University?
Top subjects at Northern Arizona University include: Ecology, Linguistics, Environment/Ecology, Ecology, Atmospheric Science.
Where is Northern Arizona University located?
Northern Arizona University is located in Flagstaff, United States.