Cost of attendance

A breakdown of tuition and fees at NAU

Receiving an I-20 or DS-2019

In order to receive an I-20 or DS-2019 from NAU, you must demonstrate proof of financial support by submitting bank statements along with the financial verification form to the undergraduate or graduate admissions team.

If you are bringing dependents with you, an additional $6,000 per dependent is required.

NAU Campus Living & Meal Plan

Estimated living costs are based upon on shared on-campus housing with NAU Campus Living at International House along with 10 meal per week meal plan.

Please note that if you are living on campus, an early arrival move-in fee of $50/night is added to your on-campus housing costs for move-in dates prior to the traditional license agreement start date. Single-semester exchange students pay 60% of the academic year rate for on-campus housing.

NAU Student Health Insurance

Enrollment in the NAU Student Health Insurance Plan is mandatory for all international students as required by Arizona Board of Regents policy.

Mandatory Student Fees

All mandatory student fees that are in addition to your tuition help make your university experience run smoothly, safely, and offer you the best of the best. In most cases fees have been initiated and voted on by the student body.

Tuition & Fees Disclaimer

This is not a bill. This is only an estimate. Northern Arizona University reserves the right to increase or modify tuition and fees without prior notice, upon approval by the Arizona Board of Regents or as otherwise consistent with Board policy, and to make such modifications applicable to students enrolled at Northern Arizona University at that time, as well as to incoming students.

Estimated fees for academic year 2026–2027

Fees listed are per academic year (two semesters) in US dollars unless otherwise noted. To learn more about estimated tuition and fees, payment methods, and payment deadlines, please visit Student and Departmental Account Services.

Flagstaff mountain campus

Undergraduate nonresident tuition	$30,000
Mandatory student fees	$1,625
Undergraduate college fees*	$1,132
NAU on-campus shared housing**	$8,499
Meals	$6,908
Books and supplies	$900
NAU student health insurance	$2,876
Total estimated cost	$51,940

Personal expenses, transportation, and summer costs are not included.
*$1,132 in college fees included but costs vary by degree program.
**On-campus housing costs vary between buildings. Estimate based upon one-bedroom apartment at Campus Heights.

Graduate nonresident tuition	$33,800
Mandatory student fees	$1,625
Graduate degree program fees*	$1,165
NAU on-campus shared housing**	$8,499
Meals	$6,908
Books and supplies	$900
NAU student health insurance	$2,876
Total estimated cost	$55,773

Personal expenses, transportation, and summer costs are not included.
*$1,165 in program fees included but costs vary by degree program.
**On-campus housing costs vary between buildings. Estimate based upon one-bedroom apartment at Campus Heights.

Program in Intensive English non-resident tuition	$15,162
Mandatory student fees	$1,625
Undergraduate college fees*	$356
NAU on-campus shared housing**	$8,499
Meals	$6,908
Books and supplies	$900
NAU student health insurance	$2,876
Total estimated cost	$36,326

Personal expenses, transportation, and summer costs are not included.
*$352 in college fees included but costs vary by degree program.
**On-campus housing costs vary between buildings. Estimate based upon one-bedroom apartment at Campus Heights.

Yuma campus

NAU Yuma nonresident tuition	$12,000
Mandatory student fees	$540
Undergraduate college fees*	$752
Housing	$8,499
Meals	$6,908
Books and supplies	$900
NAU student health insurance	$2,876
Total estimated cost	$32,475

Personal expenses, transportation, and summer costs not included.
*$752 in college fees included but costs vary by program.

NAU Yuma nonresident tuition	$33,800
Mandatory student fees	$540
Graduate degree program fees*	$850
Housing	$8,499
Meals	$6,908
Books and supplies	$900
NAU student health insurance	$2,876
Total estimated cost	$54,373

Personal expenses, transportation, and summer costs are not included.
*$850 in program fees included but costs vary by degree program.

Exchange students

	Fall 2026	Spring 2027	Academic Year
Mandatory student fees	$813	$813	$1,625
NAU on-campus shared housing*	$5,099	$5,099	$8,499
Meals	$3,454	$3,454	$6,908
Books & Supplies	$450	$450	$900
Mandatory health insurance	$1,087	$1,789	$2,876
Total estimated cost	$10,903	$11,605	$20,808

Personal expenses, transportation, and summer costs are not included.
*On-campus housing costs vary between buildings. Estimate based upon one-bedroom apartment at Campus Heights. Single semester exchange students pay 60% of the academic year housing rate.

	Fall 2026	Spring 2027	Academic Year
NAU exchange tuition	$9,000	$9,000	$18,000
Mandatory student fees	$813	$813	$1,625
Undergraduate college fees*	$566	$566	$1,132
NAU on-campus shared housing**	$5,099	$5,099	$8,499
Meals	$3,454	$3,454	$6,908
Books & Supplies	$450	$450	$900
Mandatory health insurance	$1,087	$1,789	$2,876
Total estimated cost	$20,469	$21,171	$39,940