| NAU vs. Rio Salado |
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|---|---|---|
#365 in National Universities #8 in Arizona Colleges | Rankings* | #16 in Arizona Community Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Associate's - Public Urban-serving Single Campus |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 12-Week Certificate 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$12,619 Arizona Residents $20,044 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$2,368 Arizona Residents $8,958 Out-of-State |
| $13,023 Arizona Residents $19,306 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | - |
| More$12,292 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$2,300 |
| Admission | ||
| 89.61% | Acceptance Rate | - |
| 15.82% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | - |
| High School GPA High School Record English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger28,467 | Total Enrollment | Smaller18,841 |
| Larger22,990 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller18,841 |
| 5,477 | Graduate Student Population | - |
| Smaller5,237 | Online Student Population | Larger8,147 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher61% | Graduate Rate | Lower9% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 16% |
| 75% | Retention Rate | - |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 9,952) | Campus Housing | |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,548) | Board/Meal Plan | |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty31 to 1 |
| 1,607 | Number of faculty | 686 |
| Higher$88,586 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$69,230 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.