National University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #7872 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #2092 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1999 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #181 of 249 | In California |
| #18 of 20 | In San Diego |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 10,151
- Graduates
- 9,773
- Male:Female Ratio
- 38:62
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.nu.edu
National University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
National University has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
633 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
16,569 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
National University has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 7036 (35%) |
|---|---|
| White | 6117 (31%) |
| Black or African American | 2624 (13%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 1704 (9%) |
| Asian | 1471 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 682 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 178 (0.9%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 40 (0.2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 3 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend National University is $28,115 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $30,678 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $27,247 |
| $48-75K | $21,975 |
| $75-110K | $29,588 |
| $110K+ | $32,956 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $13,320 | $15,912 |
| Tuition in-state | $13,320 | $15,912 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $13,320 | $15,912 |
National University majors
National University has granted 1,577 bachelor's degrees across 47 programs, 3,752 master's across 39 programs, and 39 doctorate degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at National University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 804 | |||
| Education, General | 653 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 17 | 169 | 230 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 1 | 288 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 243 | 12 | ||
| Psychology, General | 172 | 71 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 229 | |||
| Counseling Psychology | 172 | |||
| General Studies | 129 | 31 | ||
| Learning Sciences | 150 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 103 | 42 | ||
| School Psychology | 116 | |||
| Organizational Leadership | 44 | 64 | 6 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 75 | 35 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 26 | 71 | ||
| Homeland Security | 54 | 43 | ||
| Accounting | 50 | 44 | ||
| Public Administration | 14 | 77 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 86 | |||
| Public Health, General | 83 | |||
| Human Biology | 78 | |||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 77 | |||
| Sports Studies | 14 | 63 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 71 | |||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 64 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 43 | 20 | ||
| Cyber & Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism | 54 | |||
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 53 | |||
| Computer Science | 33 | 15 | ||
| Sociology, General | 41 | |||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 35 | |||
| Management Information Systems, General | 31 | 1 | ||
| Information Technology Project Management | 29 | |||
| Statistics, General | 27 | |||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 25 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 25 | |||
| Medical Informatics | 24 | |||
| Communication, General | 23 | |||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 22 | |||
| History, General | 22 | |||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 19 | |||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 19 | |||
| Construction Management, General | 18 | |||
| Clinical Psychology | 17 | |||
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General | 16 | |||
| Nurse Anesthetist | 16 | |||
| Pre-Law Studies | 16 | |||
| Psychology, Other | 16 | |||
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 15 | |||
| Creative Writing | 14 | |||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 14 | |||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 13 | |||
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 9 | 4 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 13 | |||
| Finance, General | 12 | |||
| Business & Corporate Communications, General | 11 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 10 | |||
| Manufacturing Engineering | 9 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 6 | 2 | ||
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 8 | |||
| Social Sciences, General | 8 | |||
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 5 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 5 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 4 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 | |||
| International & Globalization Studies | 3 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | |||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 2 | |||
| Construction Engineering | 2 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 | |||
| Multicultural Education | 2 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Office Management and Supervision | 1 | |||
| Performance and Sport Psychology | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 246 | 1,577 | 3,752 | 39 |
National University has a graduation rate of 50%, which is among the 42% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 50% | 67% | 33% |
| |||
General info
| Alternative names | NU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1971 |
| Motto | The University of Values |
| Colors | blue, gray |
| Academic calendar | A quarter system with classes offered every month |
| Total FTE staff | 3,045 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 9388 Lightwave Ave San Diego, California, 92123 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,387,000 |
| Phone | 8006288648 |