National University
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$13,320
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About National University
National University is a large private university located on an urban campus in La Jolla, California. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 18,070, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 89%. The university offers 61 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.
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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.
89% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 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
45% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
47% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. 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.
Test scores Not required or recommended
High school rank Considered (not required)
High school GPA Required
Completion of college prep program Not required or recommended
High school transcript Considered (not required)
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
Open admission No
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
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 awards18k
Students enrolled
44%
Online student enrollment
16:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
35%
Hispanic
31%
Unknown
19%
Black
9%
Two or more races
3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
2%
Non-U.S. Citizen
1%
Asian
Information not available
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Female student population
62%
Socio-economic diversity
55% 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
112
Total Online Enrollment
7,959
Percent of Programs Online
12% On-campus
88% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates 67% online
Associate 82% online
Bachelor's 89% online
Graduate Certificate 100% online
Master's 90% online
Doctorate 67% online
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
55%
State Grant Aid
Information not available
Institution Grant Aid
9%
Pell Grant
55%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$27k
Average student debt after graduation
$52k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. 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.
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