The School of Nursing is part of Northern Arizona University's College of Health and Human Services, based in Flagstaff and with statewide program sites. NAU itself was founded in 1899, and its nursing offerings grew into a full spectrum of baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral education, including BSN, RN-to-BSN, MSN, and DNP pathways. The school is known for preparing nurses to serve rural, underserved, and Native American communities across Arizona and the Southwest.
Students train in simulation labs and in clinical placements through partnerships with regional hospitals and health systems such as Flagstaff Medical Center. Cohorts are relatively small, giving students close faculty mentorship, and the program emphasizes community health, interprofessional teamwork, and evidence-based practice. Life in Flagstaff offers a high-elevation mountain-town setting with abundant outdoor recreation, and NAU's wider campus provides housing, clubs, and Division I athletics.
| Type | Public |
| Location | Flagstaff, Arizona |
| Founded | 1899 |
| Total students | 28,000 |
| Student–faculty ratio | 20:1 |
| Acceptance rate | 81% |
| Graduation rate | 58% |
| Average starting salary | $75,000 |
| In-state tuition | $12,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $28,500 |
| Room & board | $12,500 |
| Average financial aid | $11,500 |
| Students receiving aid | 85% |
| SAT range | 1000-1210 |
| ACT range | 20-26 |
| Average GPA | 3.45 |
| Regular deadline | Rolling (nursing major requires separate competitive application) |
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