National University
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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This school is more affordable than other private schools
Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.
Learn more about how we determine school awards$13,320
Avg tuition
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About National University
National University is a medium-sized private university located on an urban campus in San Diego, California. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,648, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 55%. The university offers 52 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 47%, and a student-faculty ratio of 16:1. Tuition and fees for students are $13,320.
Rankings
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- #2 Ranked in Most Popular Online Law Degree Programs
- #2 Ranked in Most Affordable Online Law Degree Programs of 2022
- #2 Ranked in Most Affordable Online Early Childhood Education Programs of 2024
- #2 Ranked in The Best LVN to BSN Programs in California
- #8 Ranked in Best Information Technology Project Management Programs
- #8 Ranked in Fastest Online Social Sciences Degree Programs
- #8 Ranked in The Best Private Nursing Schools in California
- #10 Ranked in Most Affordable Online Master's in Accounting Programs of 2022
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
55% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
Learn more about how we determine school awards
Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
Learn more about how we determine school awards100% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
47% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Not required or recommended
High school transcript Considered (not required)
High school rank Considered (not required)
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Not required or recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards17k
Students enrolled
80%
Online student enrollment
16:1
Student to faculty ratio
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Demographics
White
33%
Hispanic
33%
Unknown
10%
Black
9%
Asian
8%
Two or more races
5%
Non-U.S. Citizen
1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Female student population
63%
Socio-economic diversity
100% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
136
Total Online Enrollment
13,705
Percent of Programs Online
0% On-campus
100% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates 100% online
Associate 100% online
Bachelor's 100% online
Graduate Certificate 100% online
Master's 100% online
Doctorate 100% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $13,320 | $13,320 |
Graduate | $15,480 | $15,480 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,125 |
On-campus room and board | Currently unavailable |
On-campus other expenses | Currently unavailable |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $17,253 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $4,761 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $4,275 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $14,445 | $14,445 |
Off-campus without family | $36,459 | $36,459 |
Off-campus with family | $18,720 | $18,720 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
100%
State Grant Aid
100%
Institution Grant Aid
50%
Pell Grant
100%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$25k
Average student debt after graduation
$52k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
No information available for this school.
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Corporate Communications
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Behavior Studies
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
Management Science, General
BA
MA
DOC
Construction Management
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Office Management and Supervision
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Corporate Communications
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Behavior Studies
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
Management Science, General
BA
MA
DOC
Construction Management
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Corporate Communications, General
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Behavior Studies
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
Management Science
BA
MA
DOC
Construction Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Corporate Communications, General
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Behavior Studies
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
Management Science
BA
MA
DOC
Construction Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Communication, General
BA
MA
DOC
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
BA
MA
DOC
Communication, General
BA
MA
DOC
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
BA
MA
DOC
Communication, General
BA
MA
DOC
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
BA
MA
DOC
Communication, General
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
BA
MA
DOC
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Systems Security
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology Project Management
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Systems Security
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology Project Management
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology Project Management
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology Project Management
BA
MA
DOC
Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Multicultural Education
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
BA
MA
DOC
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Educational/Instructional Media Design
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Multicultural Education
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Educational/Instructional Media Design
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Multicultural Education
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Educational/Instructional Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Multicultural Education
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
BA
MA
DOC
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Educational/Instructional Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering Technologies/Technicians
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering/Industrial Management
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering/Industrial Management
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Construction Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Manufacturing Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Construction Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Manufacturing Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Construction Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Manufacturing Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Construction Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Manufacturing Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering/Industrial Management
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering/Industrial Management
BA
MA
DOC
English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
Creative Writing
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
Creative Writing
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
Creative Writing
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
Creative Writing
BA
MA
DOC
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
BA
MA
DOC
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
BA
MA
DOC
Community Health and Preventive Medicine
BA
MA
DOC
Medical Informatics
BA
MA
DOC
Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Nurse Anesthetist
BA
MA
DOC
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
BA
MA
DOC
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
BA
MA
DOC
Community Health and Preventive Medicine
BA
MA
DOC
Medical Informatics
BA
MA
DOC
Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Nurse Anesthetist
BA
MA
DOC
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN, LVN, Cert., Dipl, AAS)
BA
MA
DOC
Health Professions And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
BA
MA
DOC
Public Health, General
BA
MA
DOC
Community Health and Preventive Medicine
BA
MA
DOC
Medical Informatics
BA
MA
DOC
Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
BA
MA
DOC
Nurse Anesthetist
BA
MA
DOC
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
BA
MA
DOC
Public Health, General
BA
MA
DOC
Community Health and Preventive Medicine
BA
MA
DOC
Medical Informatics
BA
MA
DOC
Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
BA
MA
DOC
Nurse Anesthetist
BA
MA
DOC
History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Homeland Security
BA
MA
DOC
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
BA
MA
DOC
Forensic Science and Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Homeland Security
BA
MA
DOC
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
BA
MA
DOC
Forensic Science and Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Legal Professions And Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Pre-Law Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
BA
MA
DOC
Pre-Law Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
BA
MA
DOC
Pre-Law Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
BA
MA
DOC
Pre-Law Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
General Studies
BA
MA
DOC
General Studies
BA
MA
DOC
General Studies
BA
MA
DOC
General Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Statistics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Statistics, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Statistics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Statistics, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Statistics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Statistics, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Statistics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Natural Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
International/Global Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Sustainability Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
International/Global Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Sustainability Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
International/Globalization Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
International/Globalization Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Natural Resources And Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Science
BA
MA
DOC
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Sports Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Sports Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
Sports Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Sports Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counseling Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
School Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Behavior Analysis
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counseling Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
School Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Behavior Analysis
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counseling Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
School Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Behavior Analysis
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Counseling Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
School Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Behavior Analysis
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Security And Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Forensic Science and Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Juvenile Corrections
BA
MA
DOC
Homeland Security
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Forensic Science and Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Homeland Security
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Playwriting and Screenwriting
BA
MA
DOC
Film/Cinema Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
BA
MA
DOC
Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Playwriting and Screenwriting
BA
MA
DOC
Film/Cinema Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
BA
MA
DOC
Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Game and Interactive Media Design
BA
MA
DOC
Playwriting and Screenwriting
BA
MA
DOC
Film/Cinema/Media Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
BA
MA
DOC
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Playwriting and Screenwriting
BA
MA
DOC
Film/Cinema/Media Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
BA
MA
DOC
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
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