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National University (NU), founded in 1971, is a comprehensive, nonsectarian, independent, accredited, non-profit private university headquartered in La Jolla, California, United States, with academic degree programs offered at campuses located throughout the state, one in Henderson, Nevada, and through an online learning environment. National University is organized into five schools and one college; the School of Business and Management; the School of Education; the School of Engineering and Technology; the School of Health and Human Services; the School of Media and Communication; and the College of Letters and Sciences. National University’s online academic programs are interactive with streaming videos, real-time discussions, multimedia learning material, and class chat rooms. Programs at National University are concentrated for adult learners with five or more years of work experience and on-campus classes are scheduled during evenings and on weekends.
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- Private not for profit, Four or more years
- 14485 students
- $10,728.00 avg tuition
11255 North Torrey Pines Road
La Jolla,
CA
92037-1011
(800) 628-8648
Apply online
Admissions:
www.nu.edu/Admissions.html
Financial Aid:
www.nu.edu/Admissions/FinancialAi..
Areas of Study:
- Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
- Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
- Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Education
- Engineering
- Engineering Technologies And Engineering Related Fields
- English Language And Literature/Letters
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
- Health Professions And Related Programs
- History
- Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
- Legal Professions And Studies
- Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
- Mathematics And Statistics
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Psychology
- Public Administration And Social Service Professions
- Social Sciences
- Visual And Performing Arts
National University
Statistics:
standards:
retention / graduation:
| Applied | ||
| Admitted | ||
| Enrolled total | ||
| Full Time: | ||
| Part Time |
| Test | 25th % | 75th % |
| SAT Reading | ||
| SAT Math | ||
| SAT Writing |
| ACT Composite | ||
| ACT English | ||
| ACT Math | ||
| ACT Writing |
| Retention rate | 80% |
| 4-year graduation rate | 0% |
| 6-year graduation rate | 0% |
requirements:
credit:
| Open Admissions Policy | Yes |
| Secondary School GPA | Not applicable |
| Secondary School Rank | Not applicable |
| Secondary School Record | Not applicable |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not applicable |
| Admission Test Scores | Not applicable |
| TOEFL | Not applicable |
| Other Tests | Not applicable |
| AP Credits | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
National University
| Tuition | In-District | In-State | Out-Of-State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition | $10,728.00 | $10,728.00 | $10,728.00 |
| Full-Time Undergraduate Required Fees | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Part-Time Undergraduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $298.00 | $298.00 | $298.00 |
| Avg Full Time Graduate Tuition | $9,126.00 | $9,126.00 | $9,126.00 |
| Full Time Graduate Required Fees | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Part-Full Time Graduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $338.00 | $338.00 | $338.00 |
| Expenses | On-Campus |
Off-Campus (without family) |
Off-Campus (with family) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $10,125.00 | $4,140.00 | |
| Other Expenses | $3,747.00 | $4,140.00 |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $60.00 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $60.00 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,456.00 |
| Percent receiving aid | 100% |
| Percent receiving grant aid | 60% |
| Avg amount of grant aid | $1,984.00 |
| Percent receiving student loan aid | 98% |
| Avg amount of student loan aid | $7,949.00 |
National University
| Programs and majors | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Accounting | X | |||
| Accounting and Business/Management | X | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | X | X | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | X | |||
| Finance and Financial Management Services, Other | X | |||
| Finance, General | X | |||
| Human Resources Management and Services, Other | X | |||
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General | X | |||
| Management Information Systems and Services, Other | X | |||
| Management Science | X | |||
| Marketing Research | X | |||
| Office Management and Supervision | X | |||
| Organizational Behavior Studies | X | X | ||
| Taxation | X | |||
| COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS | ||||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | X | |||
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | X | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | X | X | ||
| Computer Science | X | X | ||
| Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | X | X | ||
| EDUCATION | ||||
| Bilingual and Multilingual Education | X | |||
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | X | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | X | |||
| Education, General | X | |||
| Education, Other | X | |||
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | X | |||
| Educational Administration and Supervision, Other | X | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | X | |||
| Educational/Instructional Technology | X | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | X | |||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | X | |||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | X | |||
| Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education | X | |||
| ENGINEERING | ||||
| Computer Engineering, General | X | |||
| Computer Software Engineering | X | |||
| Engineering Science | X | |||
| Engineering, General | X | |||
| ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS | ||||
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other | X | |||
| Engineering/Industrial Management | X | X | ||
| Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology | X | |||
| Telecommunications Technology/Technician | X | |||
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | ||||
| Creative Writing | X | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | X | |||
| FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS | ||||
| Arabic Language and Literature | X | |||
| HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS | ||||
| Health Aide | X | |||
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | X | |||
| Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management | X | |||
| Nursing, Other | X | X | ||
| HISTORY | ||||
| History, Other | X | |||
| HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES | ||||
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | X | |||
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | X | |||
| Forensic Science and Technology | X | |||
| Security and Loss Prevention Services | X | |||
| LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES | ||||
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | X | |||
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | X | |||
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES | ||||
| General Studies | X | X | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | X | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | X | |||
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS | ||||
| Mathematics, General | X | |||
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | ||||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | X | |||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | X | |||
| PSYCHOLOGY | ||||
| Counseling Psychology | X | |||
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | X | |||
| Psychology, General | X | |||
| Psychology, Other | X | |||
| School Psychology | X | |||
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS | ||||
| Public Administration | X | X | ||
| SOCIAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Sociology | X | |||
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS | ||||
| Art/Art Studies, General | X | |||
| Film/Cinema/Video Studies | X | |||
Scholarships for Students in California
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Donald F. Hastings Scholarship | $2500 | February 15, 2012 |
| Educational Assistance General Scholarship | $2000 | Varies |
| California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Scholarship | $2000 | Varies |
| Philippine International Aid - Wells Fargo Scholarship | $2000 | March 15, 2012 |
| Mary Keith Duff Memorial Scholarship | $1000 | March 12, 2012 |
| APCF - Verizon Scholarship (First Cycle) | $1000 | March 30, 2012 |
| National President's Scholarship-California Division | $500 | Varies |
| Past Department Presidents' Junior Scholarship Award - American Legion | Varies | Varies |
| Intel PhD Fellowship Program | Varies | Varies |
| Global Green USA Policy and Legislative Affairs Internship (Los Angeles) | Varies | Varies |
Schools Near National University
| Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| University of California-San Diego | 2.4mi |
| Design Institute of San Diego | 4.8mi |
| San Diego Miramar College | 7.1mi |
| San Diego Mesa College | 8.2mi |
| Alliant International University | 8.3mi |
| Coleman University | 8.6mi |
| Kaplan College-San Diego | 8.7mi |
| International Professional School of Bodywork | 8.8mi |
| Fashion Careers College | 9.2mi |
| University of Phoenix-San Diego Campus | 9.8mi |
| ITT Technical Institute-San Diego | 10.1mi |
| University of San Diego | 10.1mi |
| Pacific College of Oriental Medicine | 10.3mi |
| The Art Institute of California-San Diego | 10.4mi |
| Argosy University-San Diego | 10.6mi |
