National Defense University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2570 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #717 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #657 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #8 of 15 | In District of Columbia |
| #123 of 1,139 | For Military science |
| Top50% | For 10 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 1,500
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Website
- www.ndu.edu
- Acceptance rate
- 58%*
* National Defense University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Enrollment | 1,500 |
|---|---|
| Full time employee | 1,000 |
| Student:staff ratio | 2:1 |
Research profile
National Defense University has published 1,489 scientific papers with 8,190 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Business, Geography and Cartography, History, Engineering, and Philosophy.
National Defense University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 10 | 8 |
| 1992 | 9 | 11 |
| 1993 | 8 | 14 |
| 1994 | 8 | 20 |
| 1995 | 13 | 15 |
| 1996 | 12 | 36 |
| 1997 | 12 | 23 |
| 1998 | 14 | 39 |
| 1999 | 9 | 32 |
| 2000 | 18 | 64 |
| 2001 | 16 | 59 |
| 2002 | 16 | 97 |
| 2003 | 29 | 106 |
| 2004 | 36 | 101 |
| 2005 | 30 | 169 |
| 2006 | 54 | 164 |
| 2007 | 41 | 167 |
| 2008 | 45 | 160 |
| 2009 | 53 | 189 |
| 2010 | 52 | 244 |
| 2011 | 49 | 306 |
| 2012 | 49 | 300 |
| 2013 | 63 | 352 |
| 2014 | 48 | 354 |
| 2015 | 75 | 407 |
| 2016 | 62 | 390 |
| 2017 | 101 | 420 |
| 2018 | 74 | 358 |
| 2019 | 108 | 517 |
| 2020 | 94 | 677 |
| 2021 | 89 | 771 |
| 2022 | 62 | 676 |
| 2023 | 64 | 661 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by National Defense University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | No | No | No |
| Business | No | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | No | No | No |
| Computer Science | No | Yes | No |
| Economics | No | Yes | No |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | No | No | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | No | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | No | No | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
National Defense University alumni
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Dean Paul Martin
- Occupations
- tennis playertelevision actoractorsingeraircraft pilot
- Biography
-
Dean Paul Martin Jr. was an American pop singer and film and television actor. A member of the California Air National Guard, Martin died in a crash during a military training flight. He was the son of the entertainer Dean Martin.
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Benny Gantz
- Occupations
- politicianmilitary personnel
- Biography
-
Benjamin Gantz is an Israeli politician and retired army general who has served as minister without portfolio since 2023. Gantz also served as Minister of Defense between 2020 and 2022 and as deputy prime minister between 2021 and 2022. From 2020 to 2021, he was the alternate prime minister.
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Herzi Halevi
- Occupations
- military officermilitary personnel
- Biography
-
Herzl "Herzi" Halevi is the Chief of the General Staff of the Israel Defense Forces, having taken the oath of office on 16 January 2023.
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Agustín Laje
- Occupations
- YouTuberlecturerwriterphilosopherpolitical scientist
- Biography
-
Agustín Laje Arrigoni is an Argentine writer, political scientist and lecturer. He is founder and president of the Fundación Libre, a conservative think tank.
General information
| Alternative names | NDU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1976 |
Location and contacts
| Address | Fort Lesley J McNair United States |
|---|---|
| Phone | +1 (202) 685 4700 |