Transferring to NAU from California
Northern Arizona University admitted 98.1% of its transfer applicants for fall 2025: 3,033 of 3,092. As an out-of-state school it has its own application, deadlines and tuition, so plan for it apart from UC and CSU.
Checked against each university’s own pages in October 2026.
Admission numbers
- Fall 2025 admit rate
- 98.1%
- Transfer applicants
- 3,092
- State
- AZ
- WUE discount for transfers
- Yes
| Term | Applicants | Admits | Admit rate | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | 3,092 | 3,033 | 98.1% | 1,498 |
From Common Data Set 2025-2026, D2. Counts cover all transfer applicants.
Most transfer paths require a 2.0 college GPA. Applicants who completed an AGEC, IGETC, or CSUGE curriculum need a 2.5 cumulative GPA.
Application dates
| Date | What |
|---|---|
| Rolling | NAU uses rolling admission for most undergraduate programs, and applying early helps with financial aid and housing. |
| April 15, 2026 | Scholarship application deadline for fall 2026 entry. Fall 2027 dates were not yet posted. |
| May 1, 2026 | $250 transfer enrollment fee due to reserve a spot and access housing for fall 2026. |
What you need
- Transfer applicants have 12 or more college credits earned after high school, not counting dual enrollment. Admission paths use 12, 24, or 12 to 23 transferable credits, and the 12 to 23 credit path also needs a 2.0 core high school GPA. Source
- Applicants create an NAU account, complete the online application, and upload transcripts from every college attended. Source
For California community college students
- Completing IGETC or CSUGE satisfies NAU's lower-division general education requirements. Students still complete upper-division writing and major-specific courses. Source
Cost and scholarships
- NAU's Common Data Set lists 2026-2027 out-of-state tuition of $30,000 and required fees of $1,625 for full-time undergraduates. Source
- NAU's WUE discount is described as nearly 40% off out-of-state tuition. California is an eligible state and no extra application is required. Source
- WUE students can also earn additional scholarships and financial aid. Source
More from NAU
Official links
- NAU transfer admissionnau.edu
- ASSIST, for UC and CSU course agreementsassist.org
Other out-of-state options
Questions
What is NAU’s transfer acceptance rate?
98.1% for fall 2025: 3,033 admitted of 3,092 transfer applicants, from the Common Data Set 2025-2026, D2.
What GPA do you need to transfer to NAU?
Most transfer paths require a 2.0 college GPA. Applicants who completed an AGEC, IGETC, or CSUGE curriculum need a 2.5 cumulative GPA.
When is the NAU transfer deadline?
NAU uses rolling admission for most undergraduate programs, and applying early helps with financial aid and housing. Rolling. Scholarship application deadline for fall 2026 entry. Fall 2027 dates were not yet posted. April 15, 2026.
Does NAU use ASSIST?
No. ASSIST covers only UC, CSU and some California private universities. Use the university’s own transfer guide or course equivalency tool to check your classes.