California

National University

San Diego, California

Private nonprofitBachelor's to graduateFounded 1971Large citySEVP certified

About

National University is a private university headquartered in San Diego, California, United States. Founded in 1971, National University offers academic degree programs at campuses throughout California and various programs online. Programs at National University are designed for adult learners. On-campus classes are typically blended learning courses, concentrated to four weeks or on weeknights with occasional Saturday classes. The university uses asynchronous learning and real-time virtual classrooms for its online programs.

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Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state)
US$13,284
Estimated total for international students
US$31,068
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International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates
10,794
Graduate students
10,878
International undergraduates
0%
Students per teacher
16 to 1

Outcomes

Graduation rate
43%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
US$73,988

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (128)

Bachelor's degrees51 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsArts, Entertainment, and Media ManagementBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Corporate CommunicationsClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsCommunication and Media StudiesComputer ScienceComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementConstruction EngineeringConstruction ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsEducation, GeneralElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering-Related FieldsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFinance and Financial Management ServicesHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoryHomeland SecurityHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesHuman Resources Management and ServicesInternational/Globalization StudiesLegal Professions and Studies, OtherLegal Support ServicesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesManagement Information Systems and ServicesManufacturing EngineeringMathematicsMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, GeneralNon-Professional Legal StudiesPolitical Science and GovernmentPractical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsPsychology, GeneralPsychology, OtherPublic AdministrationPublic HealthPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSecurity Science and TechnologySocial Sciences, GeneralSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Master's degrees44 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAlternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical SystemsBilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural EducationBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication and Media StudiesComputer ScienceComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDesign and Applied ArtsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEducation, GeneralEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational Assessment, Evaluation, and ResearchEducational/Instructional Media DesignElectrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/TechniciansEngineering-Related FieldsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoryHomeland SecurityHuman Resources Management and ServicesInternational BusinessManagement Information Systems and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMedical Illustration and InformaticsMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherPsychology, GeneralPublic AdministrationPublic HealthRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesSecurity Science and TechnologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStatisticsStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesSustainability StudiesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Doctoral degrees3 subjects
Business Administration, Management and OperationsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)2 subjects
Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degrees9 subjects
Business Administration, Management and OperationsCell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical SciencesEngineering Technologies/Technicians, GeneralHuman BiologyLegal Support ServicesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsPractical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsRhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
Undergraduate certificates7 subjects
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAllied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsCriminal Justice and CorrectionsHuman Resources Management and ServicesLegal Support ServicesMechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians
Post-baccalaureate certificates2 subjects
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingSecurity Science and Technology
Graduate certificates10 subjects
Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralFinance and Financial Management ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMedical Illustration and InformaticsRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingSecurity Science and TechnologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.