Facts and figures
Explore key facts and statistics about Northern Arizona University, from student demographics to faculty excellence. Discover what makes NAU a top choice in Arizona and beyond.
20+ locations throughout Arizona
350+ student clubs and organizations
266 days of sunshine each year in Flagstaff
At Northern Arizona University, we’re proud of our community of students, faculty, and staff who work together to create a vibrant, inclusive, and purpose-driven academic environment. United as Lumberjacks, we strive toward a better future through education, research, and service.
| Founded | 1899 |
| University type | Public, doctoral university: high research activity |
| President | José Luis Cruz Rivera, PhD |
| Provost | Karen Pugliesi, PhD |
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission |
Spring 2025 enrollment
| Total | 25,748 |
| Flagstaff/Phoenix Bioscience Core | 19,453 |
| Statewide locations | 1,560 |
| Yuma | 458 |
| Online | 4,277 |
Spring 2025 student demographics
| Male | 8,041 |
| Female | 13,075 |
| Arizona resident | 17,422 |
| Non-Arizona resident | 8,326 |
Land acknowledgement
Northern Arizona University sits at the base of the San Francisco Peaks, on homelands sacred to Native Americans throughout the region. We honor their past, present, and future generations, who have lived here for millennia and will forever call this place home.