National University
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About National University
School Type: Private
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: Yes
Accreditation: regional
National University is a medium-sized private university located on an urban campus in San Diego, California. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 8,485, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 55%. The university offers 53 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 22%, and a student-faculty ratio of 16:1. Tuition and fees for students are $13,320.
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Admissions Breakdown
Retention Rate Insight
64% 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
22% 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 scoresNot required or recommended
High school transcriptRequired
High school rankConsidered (not required)
Letter of recommendationNot required or recommended
High school GPARequired
Open admissionYes
Completion of college prep programNot required or recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Yes
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*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-
SAT 25th-75th Percentile750-1170
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
19k
Students enrolled
67%
Online student enrollment
16:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
13%
Unknown
4%
Black
5%
Hispanic
14%
Two or more races
2%
Non-U.S. Citizen
0%
Asian
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-economic diversity
27% 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
132
Total Online Enrollment
12,521
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.67% online, 33% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
5% On-campus
95% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates83% online
Associate89% online
Bachelor's96% online
Graduate Certificate100% online
Master's96% online
Doctorate67% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $59,784 | $59,784 |
| Graduate | $54,672 | $54,672 |
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 | $1,200 |
| On-campus room and board | $17,758 |
| On-campus other expenses | $2,600 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $81,342 | $81,342 |
| Off-campus without family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
| Off-campus with family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
91%
State Grant Aid
0%
Institution Grant Aid
55%
Pell Grant
27%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$25k
Average student debtafter 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.
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
| 2 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
| 3 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
| 4 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
| 5 | Education. | |||
| 6 | Engineering. | |||
| 7 | Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians. | |||
| 8 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
| 9 | Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics. | |||
| 10 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
| 11 | History. | |||
| 12 | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services. | |||
| 13 | Legal Professions And Studies. | |||
| 14 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities. | |||
| 15 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
| 16 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. | |||
| 17 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology. | |||
| 18 | Psychology. | |||
| 19 | Public Administration And Social Service Professions. | |||
| 20 | Social Sciences. | |||
| 21 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.