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Is This a good Camera?

It's a good starter for photography class. The real deal are lenses though. The kit lens it comes with should work fine for her starting off but seeing that this bundle also comes with an additional lens, I would get it for her.
 
Get one step up 5300 from costco.
Nikons are really good imo.
I liked them better than canon.

Best bang for the buck is sony a600
 
If you're doing the Canon vs Nikon thing, both entry level cameras for the most part are the same. I would suggest going to best buy and actually try them out. See how they feel in hand.

Also, as someone mentioned, it's all about the lenses. What do you want to shoot? Portraiture? Macro? Astrophotography? Landscapes? The kit lens will serve you well in the beginning but if you're looking to take that next step, some serious glass will cost money. Do you want to learn about aperture, iso and shutter speed? Or do you just want to shoot in auto mode (bridge cameras may be the better/cheaper alternative)? Photography can be a pricey hobby.

If it were me, I'd look for a refurb deal body w/ kit lens and grab the dx 35mm f/1.8 if you go with the Nikon.
 
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It's fine as a starter camera. All the D5xxx and D3xxx Nikons have the same control layout so there's no reason to get a D5xxx for more money. If and when she decides to step up to more control dials then the D7xxx, D750, D8xx, Df are the next level. Also better (faster) lenses are next. A 50 1.8 can be had for $250. A photographer needs to learn the craft first, then decide which camera body and lenses suit their particular style.
 
Canons are better for video, Nikons are better for still photography.

Sony's are making some really nice cameras. Also, don't forget Panasonic. Their Lumix mirrorless DSLR's are excellent, so I've heard.

However, if she is just getting into photography, the Nikon you posted should suffice.
 
Nikon is a bigger body. No one is really carrying that around.
Get the Sony a6000 and get some Sigma lenses later.
 

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