| Sacramento State vs. NAU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#22 in Federal Region IX Universities #56 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #365 in National Universities #8 in Arizona Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$8,018 California Residents $20,618 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$12,619 Arizona Residents $20,044 Out-of-State |
| expensive$9,542 California Residents $19,622 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$13,023 Arizona Residents $19,306 Out-of-State |
| Less$10,786 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$12,292 |
| Admission | ||
| Easier93.99% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter89.61% |
| Lower15.32% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable15.82% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test Work experience | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger31,943 | Total Enrollment | Smaller28,467 |
| Larger28,820 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller22,990 |
| Smaller3,123 | Graduate Student Population | Larger5,477 |
| Smaller2,090 | Online Student Population | Larger5,237 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower56% | Graduate Rate | Higher61% |
| 2% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher82% | Retention Rate | Lower75% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,279) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 9,952) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,302) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,548) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty24 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 1,764 | Number of faculty | 1,607 |
| Higher$105,365 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$88,586 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.