National University

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  • 11255 North Torrey Pines Road
    La Jolla, California 92037-1011

Founded in 1971, National University is the second largest private, not for profit institution in California. The University offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degrees in the area of business management, engineering,education, media and communications, liberal arts, and healthcare. Our English Language program accepts new students year-round.

National University is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)and the Ministry of Education of China. Students have the option of taking classes online while living outside of the United States or on-campus in Los Angeles,San Diego, or Las Vegas.

National University’s commitment to making education accessible is indicated by the acceptance of students in to the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program who have not completed coursework in business or management. Furthermore, bachelor degree students are able to apply relevant coursework toward their master’s degree.

Dinesh Alwani

These are very formative times of your life, and there's nothing like studying at National University. The staff at National University is extremely helpful and polite. The educational program is really different from the Indian system, the faculty are always available to help me with my questions. It's a place that welcomes creativity and innovation and has surpassed my expectations.

Dinesh Alwani
  • Master of Business Administration
  • Business
  • 2013
  • India
Jamal Nawrooz Jamal

Getting the best education is one of the reasons that brought me to the USA. Warm weather, beaches and cultural diversity made me choose to study in San Diego. Studying at National University in San Diego gave me a great opportunity to leverage my skills and knowledge in Computer Science, theoretically and practically. In addition, it provided me with a chance to work on campus. Moreover, being one of the board members of International Student Club gave me a great opportunity to socialize and make new friends.

Jamal Nawrooz Jamal
  • Master of Science in Computer Science
  • Computer & Information Systems
  • 2012
  • Iraq
Adaeze Ibe

I have learned a great deal studying here at National University. National's many locations, rich ethnically, diverse student population and one-course per-month format provides a flexibility and ease to learning, especially for international students. This is a great place to merge professionalism and fun.

Adaeze Ibe
  • Masters of Public Health
  • Health Professions
  • 2012
  • N/A
  • N/A
  • Nigeria

Programs/Degrees Offered

  • Basic Skills & Developmental Education
  • Business Management & Marketing
  • Communication & Journalism
  • Communications Technologies
  • Computer & Information Sciences
  • Construction Trades
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Engineering Technologies
  • English Language & Literature
  • Family & Consumer Sciences
  • Foreign Languages & Linguistics
  • Health Professions
  • Health-Related Knowledge
  • High School/Secondary Diplomas
  • History
  • Interpersonal & Social Skills
  • Legal Professions & Studies
  • Leisure & Recreational Activities
  • Liberal Arts & Sciences
  • Mathematics & Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Parks, Recreation, & Fitness Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration
  • Science Technologies/Technicians
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual & Performing Arts

Admissions

How hard is it to get in?

"Total" shows the total number of applicants for a spot in the incoming freshman class for the last year reported.

"Admitted" shows the number of those applicants that were accepted and offered a place at the college or university, both in raw numbers and as a percentage of the total number who applied.

"Enrolled" shows the number of accepted applicants that actually enrolled and chose to attend the college or university, both in raw numbers and as a percentage of the total who applied.

Applicants Total Percentage
Total N/A  
Admitted N/A N/A
Enrolled N/A N/A

Completions

How many students graduate or transfer?

"Graduation Rate" shows the percentage of students from a particular incoming freshman class that stay at the school for their full studies and graduate; the "Transfer Rate" shows the percentage of students from a particular incoming freshman class that transfer to another college or university.

Type Percentage
Graduation Rate 57.1%
Transfer-Out Rate 0%

Test Scores

What ACT/SAT scores do I need to get in?

Many colleges and universities in the US require either the SAT or the ACT, both standardized tests that help schools evaluate candidates.

In this chart, you can see how the middle portion of students admitted to the school fared on these tests—those from the 25th to the 75th percent of all accepted candidates. In other words, the chart does not show how the bottom 25% of all accepted candidates scored, and it does not show how the top 25% of all accepted candidates scored—but it shows how the middle half of candidates accepted to the school scored.

If you have taken the SAT or ACT, or you plan to, you can see where your score falls in comparison to this range, which will help you evaluate your likelihood of acceptance to this school.

Test 25th Percentile 75th Percentile
SAT Verbal N/A N/A
SAT Math N/A N/A
ACT Composite N/A N/A
ACT Math N/A N/A
ACT English N/A N/A

Student Body

How many international students are there?

This chart shows the total number of students at the school, the total number of international students and percentage of total enrollment, as well as breakdowns for male and female international students.

Students Total Percentage
All 26,162  
International 464 1.8%
International Males 280 1.1%
International Females 184 0.7%

Tuition & Expenses

How much does it cost?

This chart shows the latest tuition and expense figures published by the school, for out-of-state students—as typically international students pay the out-of-state tuition costs.

The figures assume the student will be living on-campus with full university room and board. Off-campus students could spend more or less, depending on their situation.

Category Cost
Tuition (Out of State) $10,224
Room & Board (On Campus) N/A
Books & Supplies $1,392
Other Expenses N/A
Total $11,616

Financial Aid

Do students receive financial aid?

There are three pieces of data in this table, which are designed to show how likely it is that an international student will receive any financial aid from the college or university.

"Undergrads receiving any aid" shows the percentage of first-time undergraduate students who receive any type of financial aid. However, many types of financial aid at US colleges and universities are not available to international students—like Pell Grants, Stafford loans and other federal loan programs.

The second piece of data, "Undergrads receiving school grants", shows the percentage of first-time undergraduate students that receive aid directly from the school—often this type of aid is available to international students.

"Average amount of school grant" shows the average amount that is provided in this category of aid, that may be available to international students.

Category Aid
Undergrads Receiving Any Aid 26%
Undergrads Receiving School Grant 0%
Average Amount of School Grant N/A

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