National University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #7653 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #2019 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1926 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #166 of 249 | In California |
| #16 of 20 | In San Diego |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 55%
- Undergraduates
- 7,648
- Graduates
- 9,487
- Male:Female Ratio
- 36:64
- 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 55% and is among the top 17% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 55% | 43% | 72% |
| Applicants | 154 | 93 | 61 |
| Admissions | 84 | 40 | 44 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 11 | 5 | 6 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 27 | 15 | 12 |
1,745 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
11,960 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school record | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 5660 (33%) |
|---|---|
| White | 5619 (33%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 1762 (10%) |
| Black or African American | 1599 (9%) |
| Asian | 1286 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 893 (5%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 152 (0.9%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 96 (0.6%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 25 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend National University is $9,966 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 | $12,231 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $27,247 |
| $48-75K | $12,231 |
| $75-110K | $27,247 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $13,320 | $15,480 |
| Tuition in-state | $13,320 | $15,480 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $13,320 | $15,480 |
National University majors
National University has granted 1,800 bachelor's degrees across 48 programs, 4,339 master's across 46 programs, and 4 doctorate degrees in Clinical Psychology. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at National University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education, General | 1,075 | |||
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 766 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 16 | 217 | 220 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 3 | 431 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 347 | 18 | ||
| Psychology, General | 152 | 71 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 149 | 37 | ||
| General Studies | 134 | 28 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 161 | |||
| Public Health, General | 156 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 117 | 37 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 132 | |||
| Counseling Psychology | 125 | |||
| Organizational Leadership | 23 | 98 | ||
| Public Administration | 14 | 94 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 58 | 46 | ||
| Homeland Security | 44 | 59 | ||
| Accounting | 40 | 59 | ||
| School Psychology | 96 | |||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 85 | |||
| Sports Studies | 12 | 68 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 78 | |||
| Computer Science | 42 | 31 | ||
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 70 | |||
| Cell & Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other | 69 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 19 | 43 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 41 | 18 | ||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 57 | |||
| Information Technology Project Management | 42 | |||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 41 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 24 | 14 | ||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 38 | |||
| Cyber & Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism | 37 | |||
| Sociology, General | 37 | |||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 34 | |||
| Creative Writing | 25 | |||
| Statistics, General | 25 | |||
| History, General | 24 | |||
| Communication, General | 23 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 23 | |||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 20 | |||
| Business & Corporate Communications, General | 19 | |||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 19 | |||
| Nurse Anesthetist | 19 | |||
| Medical Informatics | 16 | |||
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 2 | 13 | ||
| Finance, General | 14 | |||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 14 | |||
| Construction Management, General | 12 | |||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 12 | |||
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General | 11 | |||
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 11 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 10 | |||
| Manufacturing Engineering | 10 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 9 | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 10 | |||
| Construction Engineering | 9 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 9 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 9 | |||
| Multicultural Education | 9 | |||
| Management Science | 7 | |||
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 7 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 7 | |||
| Pre-Law Studies | 7 | |||
| Social Sciences, General | 7 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 5 | |||
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technologies & Technicians, Other | 5 | |||
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 5 | |||
| Clinical Psychology | 4 | |||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 3 | |||
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 3 | |||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 3 | |||
| Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems, General | 2 | |||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 1 | |||
| E-Commerce & Electronic Commerce | 1 | |||
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | 1 | |||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 1 | |||
| International & Globalization Studies | 1 | |||
| Psychology, Other | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 229 | 1,800 | 4,339 | 4 |
National University has a graduation rate of 47%, which is among the 35% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 47% | 47% | 47% |
| |||
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 | 1,790 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 11255 North Torrey Pines Road La Jolla, California, 92037-1011 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,387,000 |
| Phone | 8006288648 |