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National Paralegal College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Non Traditional
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 35 to 1
Students retention rate 43%
On-time graduation rate 29%

Located in Phoenix, Arizona, National Paralegal College is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of National Paralegal College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

National Paralegal College is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at National Paralegal College is reported to be 29%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For-profit institutions often serve a diverse student population, including many non-traditional students who may face unique challenges in completing their degrees. For comparison, Arizona state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 44% whereas the national average was 48%.

The retention rate of students at National Paralegal College is 43% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Arizona is 63%, while the national average is 63%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at National Paralegal College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • All programs are offered online
  • Accredited by: Distance Education Accrediting Commission

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,995

Cost of attendance at National Paralegal College in 2022 for students from Arizona.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Arizona's average $9,348
National average $17,868

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$7,995

Cost of attendance at National Paralegal College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Arizona's average $23,687
National average $17,869

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 47 of freshman students at National Paralegal College received on average $4,538 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,538
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 21 47% $4,538 $95,307
Other Federal Grant 21 47% $4,538 $95,307
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 21 47% $4,538 $95,307

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of National Paralegal College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of National Paralegal College students is 29.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 31.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 8.3%.

29.2%

  • white 24.3% 9 students
  • unknown 34.5% 20 students
  • hawaiian 100.0% 2 students

Service Offerings

National Paralegal College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

National Paralegal College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families