NAU in Flagstaff, AZ is another good, slightly underrated school. It’s a medium sized public school , it’s got a football team, and a large scenic campus. Flagstaff isn’t too big, but it’s not too small and it has everything you need and more. It’s definitely a college town! It’s a very beautiful part of Arizona and it never gets as hot as the desert areas. It does get a good amount of snow though. It’s close to the Grand Canyon and Sedona and two hours north of Phoenix by car. The town is served by Amtrak and it has a small airport with flights to LAX and Phoenix. It’s a great school for kids who love the outdoors. There are lots of hiking opportunities nearby. For those who like to ski and snowboard, Arizona Snow Bowl is a small ski area that is about 20 mins outside of town. Forestry and Hotel/Hospitality Management are the school’s most well-known and respected programs. The school’s programs in Nursing, Education, and the Sciences are also well regarded. Both my kids applied and got in. This school is definitely becoming more popular with students in California and it’s WUE which makes it affordable!
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