National University (NU)

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Non Traditional

Student body size	Medium
Student to faculty ratio	16 to 1
Acceptance rate	54%
Students retention rate	100%
On-time graduation rate	47%

Located in La Jolla, California, NU is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees.

National University is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University 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 NU is reported to be 47%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, California state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 56% whereas the national average was 58%.

NU boasts an impressive student retention rate of 100% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

54.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$13,320

Cost of attendance at National University in 2022 for students from California.

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California's average	$6,749
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$13,320

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

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

California's average	$20,840
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at National University received on average $8,610 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.

$8,610

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	2	100%	$6,345	$12,690
Other Federal Grant	2	100%	$6,345	$12,690
State Grant/Scholarships	2	100%	$600	$1,200
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1	50%	$3,330	$3,330
Total Grant & Scholarships	2	100%	$8,610	$17,220

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of National University 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 University students is 46.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 46.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 46.7%.

46.7%

white 28.6% 2 students
hispanic 57.1% 4 students
International Students 58.3% 7 students

Service Offerings

National University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

National University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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