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 10,151, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 55%. The university offers 53 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 50%, and a student-faculty ratio of 16:1. Tuition and fees for students are $13,320.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate
Full-Time Student Retention Rate
Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students
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
20k
Students enrolled
86%
Online student enrollment
16:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
31%
Unknown
9%
Black
13%
Hispanic
35%
Two or more races
3%
Non-U.S. Citizen
0%
Asian
7%
American Indian/Alaska Native
1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
1%
Socio-economic diversity
38% 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
17,202
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.86% online, 14% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
4% On-campus
96% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates100% 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 | $13,320 | $13,320 |
| Graduate | $15,912 | $15,912 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $938 |
| On-campus room and board | $undefined |
| On-campus other expenses | $undefined |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $19,431 |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $6,192 |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $3,978 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $34,616 | $14,258 |
| Off-campus without family | $39,881 | $39,881 |
| Off-campus with family | $18,236 | $18,236 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
46%
State Grant Aid
0%
Institution Grant Aid
46%
Pell Grant
38%
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
| # | 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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