National University

National University Overview

National University is a private, nonprofit school in the urban setting of San Diego, California. National University was founded in 1971 and the school currently enrolls around 17,135 students a year, which includes 7,648 undergraduate students.

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2022 National University Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Continuous
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	Info Not Available
Early Action Acceptance Rate	Info Not Available
Tuition	$13,320
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$12,713

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Is National University a Good School?

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The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions difficulty, admitted student statistics, tuition, and financial aid can all provide a sense of how selective a school is.

Let's take a closer look at these factors to get a better view of what National University offers and if the college might be a good fit for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at National University

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. It is a way to measure how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 100% of students who start at National University return for their second year of college. 43% of National University undergrads graduate within six years. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook National University Graduates

Job placement stats are a good resource for understanding the value of a degree from National University by providing a look on how job placement has gone for other grads.

Check with National University directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

National University's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

As of 2022, the total market value of National University's endowment was $1.416 billion. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. The school spends $4,088 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at National University

Tuition is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $12,713 a year.

In 2020, students graduated with an average of $53,184 in student loans for each student with debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at National University.

Based on this information, does National University seem like a good fit? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is National University a good school for you?

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Where is National University Located?

National University is located in the urban setting of San Diego, California, in the suburbs of San Diego.

If you want to see National University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 5 to San Diego, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Lindbergh Field.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what National University and San Diego are like without leaving home.

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