Northern Arizona University: what international applicants need

What are Northern Arizona University's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Northern Arizona University has one application deadline for 2026–27: Regular Decision on July 27, 2027.

• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is Northern Arizona University's acceptance rate?

89.6% for students who started in fall 2024: Northern Arizona University admitted 31,453 of its 35,100 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Northern Arizona University require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

No. Northern Arizona University is test-optional for 2026–27: you decide whether to send SAT or ACT scores.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Regular Decision deadline (July 27, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is June 5, 2027: scores on June 21, 2027, registration by May 21, 2027 (late registration May 25, 2027).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

How much is Northern Arizona University's application fee for international students?

Northern Arizona University's application fee is $50 for international applicants: $10 more than the $40 US applicants pay.

Does Northern Arizona University accept the Common App fee waiver from international students?

No. Northern Arizona University accepts the Common App fee waiver from US students only.

• If the fee is a real obstacle, write to the admissions office: some universities grant waivers on request.

Which English tests does Northern Arizona University accept?

Northern Arizona University doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

How many recommendation letters does Northern Arizona University require?

Northern Arizona University doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Northern Arizona University require the Common App personal essay?

No. Northern Arizona University doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.

How many international students does Northern Arizona University have?

486 of Northern Arizona University's 22,990 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 2.1%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Northern Arizona University cost for international students?

Northern Arizona University is a public university: international students pay at least the out-of-state rate, $29,881 in published tuition and fees for 2024–25 (in-state students paid $13,009). Some public universities add an international fee. On-campus food and housing was $14,432. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $50,149 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source

Does Northern Arizona University give financial aid to international students?

Yes. In 2025-26, Northern Arizona University gave institutional scholarships or grants to 129 international undergraduates.

• Number of international students aided: the university's Common Data Set 2025-26 Source