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National University
San Diego, CAPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
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Overview & Identity
National University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of San Diego, CA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 10.8K students and has an admission acceptance rate of N/A.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
10.8K (Large)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences24% of degrees
Business & Marketing21% of degrees
Social Sciences3% of degrees
Engineering1% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Computer Science.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $132,798
Earnings 5yr: $114,787
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $127,649
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $121,408
Earnings 5yr: $108,041
Debt: N/A
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $118,874
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $118,388
Earnings 5yr: $126,841
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $114,413
Earnings 5yr: $108,119
Debt: $37,375
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $110,083
Earnings 5yr: $104,236
Debt: N/A
Engineering-Related Fields.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $108,725
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $100,721
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Manufacturing Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,525
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $96,924
Earnings 5yr: $90,586
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,555
Earnings 5yr: $84,278
Debt: $29,500
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,203
Earnings 5yr: $78,572
Debt: $30,077
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,118
Earnings 5yr: $95,650
Debt: $28,675
Educational/Instructional Media Design.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,547
Earnings 5yr: $85,859
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,465
Earnings 5yr: $92,893
Debt: N/A
Public Administration.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,988
Earnings 5yr: $89,466
Debt: N/A
Medical Illustration and Informatics.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,945
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Special Education and Teaching.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,908
Earnings 5yr: $80,098
Debt: N/A
Human Resources Management and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,583
Earnings 5yr: $91,710
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$22,878
In-State Tuition$13,284
Out-of-State Tuition$13,284
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
29%
Pell Grants
25%
Take Loans
50%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$64,331
+5% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$67,548
Completion Signals
43%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
53%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,750
Est. Monthly Payment
$203/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
47%
Men53%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 47% men and 53% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
44%
Part-Time Share
41%
Avg Family Income
$42,447
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