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National University

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Tuition & Fees $13,284
Student Population 22,115
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $6,275
Graduation Rate 43 %
Students:Faculty 16 : 1

Academic Overview

National University Campus, San Diego, CA
National University is a private (not-for-profit), four-years institute located in San Diego, California. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The 2025 tuition & fees is $13,284 for undergraduate students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $16,416.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 22,115 students are enrolled.
The salary after graduation from National University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $59,000. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

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2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, National's tuition & fees is $13,284. For graduate programs, its 2025 average tuition & fees is $16,416.
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Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$13,284
Graduate$16,416
[Chart] 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at National.
The average received amount of financial aid is $6,275 and 56% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 22,115 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.
Graduation Rate for National University is 43 %
Graduation Rate
43%
Retention Rate for National University is 53 %
Retention Rate
53%
Student Population for National University is 22,115
Student Population
22,115
Student to Faculty Ratio for National University is 16 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
16 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $6,275 at National University.
Financial Aid Amount
$6,275

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address9388 Lightwave Ave, San Diego, CA 92123
Phone800-628-8648
WEBwww.nu.edu/
Admissionwww.nu.edu/Admissions.html
Online Applicationwww.nu.edu/Admissions/ApplyOnline.html
Financial Aidwww.nu.edu/Admissions/Financial-Aid-and-Scholarships.html
Net Price Calculatorwww.nu.edu/npcalc/npcalc.htm
Veterans Tuitionwww.nu.edu/Admissions/MilitaryAdmissions.html
Disability Servicewww.nu.edu/OurPrograms/StudentServices/accessibility.html

Offered Degrees

National offers 140 major programs through online and on-site education where 128 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
all offered programs
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's98
Bachelor's5350
Master's5451
Doctorate (Research)11
Doctorate (Practical)20
Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate10
Less Than 1 Year Certificate11
1-2 Years Certificate44
Post-Bachelor's Certificate1211
Post-Master's Certificate32

Special Learning Opportunities

National University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCNo
Weekend/Evening College✔
Teacher Certification✔
Study Abroad✔
Campus Housing✗
Board/Meal Plan✔

Veterans Benefits

National University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)		✔
Credit for military training✔
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✔
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✔
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