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IPEDS ID: 119605
OPE ID: 01146000
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National University
11255 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, California 92037-1011
General information:  (800) 628-8648
Website:  www.nu.edu
Type:  4-year, Private not-for-profit
Awards offered:  Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Campus setting:  Rural: Fringe
Campus housing:  No
Student population:  15,521 (4,679 undergraduate)
Student-to-faculty ratio:  
4 to 1View note
The calculation used at our institution results in an undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of approximately 18 to 1.
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open-close General Information
Admissionswww.nu.edu/Admissions.html
Financial Aidwww.nu.edu/Admissions/FinancialAid.html
Apply Onlinewww.nu.edu/Admissions/ApplyOnline.html
Mission Statement
  www.nu.edu/OurUniversity/TheUniversity/OurMission.html
Carnegie Classification
Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
Federal Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Undergraduate students enrolled who are formally registered with office of disability services
3% or less
Special Learning Opportunities
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Student Services
Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
open-close Estimated Student Expenses (Before Aid)
Undergraduate academic year prices
Detailed Expenses2008-20092007-20082006-2007
Tuition and fees$10,224$9,720$9,072
Books and supplies$1,392$1,386$1,314
Living arrangement
Off Campus
Room and board$9,024$8,180$7,920
Other$3,300$3,260$3,136
Off Campus with Family
Other$3,600$3,474$3,348
Total Expenses2008-20092007-20082006-2007
Off Campus$23,940$22,546$21,442
Off Campus with Family$15,216$14,580$13,734
  • All student expenses data apply to full-time first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
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  • The estimated price does not include room and board, books and supplies, &c. (where applicable) and is based on typical tuition and fees figures listed above. Tuition and fees may vary by program. Please contact this institution for detailed price information.
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Alternative Tuition Plans
  • No alternative tuition plans are offered by this institution.
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Undergraduate students 2007-2008
Total grant aid received by all undergraduate students$3,147,618
Number of undergraduate students who received a Pell Grant1,356
  • Total grant aid includes dollars received from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources.
Full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking students, 2007-2008
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid Received aid: 16% Did not receive aid: 84%
Percentage of students receiving grant aid by type
Percentage of students receiving grant aid by type Total grants: 16% Federal: 16% Pell: 9% Other Federal: 8% Institutional: 9%
Average amount of grant aid received by type
Average amount of grant aid received by type Total grants: $7,874 Federal: $3,554 Pell: $4,063 Other Federal: $2,983 Institutional: $7,808
Percentage of students receiving loans by typeAverage amount of loans by type
Percentage of students receiving loans by type Total loans: 8% Federal: 8%Average amount of loans by type Total loans: $5,687 Federal: $5,687
  • For more information on Student Financial Assistance Programs or to apply for financial aid via the web, visit Federal Student Aid.
open-close Enrollment
Fall 2008
Total enrollment15,521
Undergraduate enrollment4,679
Undergraduate transfer-in enrollment562
Graduate enrollment10,842
Undergraduate Attendance StatusUndergraduate Student Gender
Undergraduate Attendance Status: Full-time: 53% Part-time: 47%Undergraduate Student Gender: Male: 37% Female: 63%
Undergraduate Race/ethnicity
Undergraduate Race/ethnicity: American Indian or Alaska Native: 1% Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 9% Black or African American: 11% Hispanic/Latino: 18% White: 44% Two or more races: 2% Race/ethnicity unknown: 14% Non-resident alien: 2%
Undergraduate Student AgeUndergraduate Student Residence
Undergraduate Student Age: 24 and under: 17% 25 and over: 83% Age unknown: 0%Undergraduate Student Residence: In-state: 87% Out-of-state: 9% Foreign countries: 0% Unknown: 5%
  • Age data are reported for Fall 2007.
  • Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates.
Graduate Attendance Status
Graduate Attendance Status: Full-time: 52% Part-time: 48%
open-close Admissions
Undergraduate application fee (2008-2009): $60
  • This institution has an open admission policy. Contact the institution for more information.
open-close Retention and Graduation Rates
First-to-Second Year Retention Rates

Retention rates measure the percentage of first-time students who are seeking bachelor's degrees who return to the institution to continue their studies the following fall.

Retention Rates for First-Time Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
Student retention: Full-time students: 60% Part-time students: 63%
Percentage of Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2007 and Returned in Fall 2008
Overall Graduation Rate and Transfer-Out Rate

The overall graduation rate is also known as the "Student Right to Know" or IPEDS graduation rate. It tracks the progress of students who began their studies as full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking students to see if they complete a degree or other award such as a certificate within 150% of "normal time" for completing the program in which they are enrolled.

Some institutions also report a transfer-out rate, which is the percentage of the full-time, first-time students who transferred to another institution.

Note that not all students at the institution are tracked for these rates. Students who have already attended another postsecondary institution, or who began their studies on a part-time basis, are not tracked for this rate.

Overall Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates for Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002
Overall graduation rate: Overall graduation rate: 51% (*) Transfer-out rate:
Percentage of Full-time, First-Time Students Who Graduated or Transferred Out Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
  • (*) Not all institutions report transfer-out rates.
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rates

Bachelor’s degree graduation rates measure the percentage of entering students beginning their studies full-time and are planning to get a bachelor’s degree and who complete their degree program within a specified amount of time.

Graduation Rates for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
Bachelor's degree rate: 4-year: 10% 6-year: 58% 8-year: 79%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Graduated in the Specified Amount of Time
6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees: (!)Male: 0% (!)Female: 38%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees: (!)Black or African American: 10% (!)White: 24%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
  • (!) Interpret data with caution. There are insufficient cases for a reliable estimate.
  • One or more categories are not present in the race/ethnicity graph because of an insufficient number of cases.
open-close Programs/Majors
Completions 2007-2008
sort byProgramAssociateBachelorMasterCertificate
  • Data shown are for first majors.
  • (-) Program is not offered at this award level.
Business, management, marketing, and related support services
Accounting and Business/Management-64--
Business Administration and Management, General-153250-
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other--48-
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other-4--
Finance, General--8-
Human Resources Management and Services, Other--37-
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General--11
Management Information Systems and Services, Other--4-
Office Management and Supervision-27--
Organizational Behavior Studies-1425-
Taxation--6-
Category total-2623791
Computer and information sciences and support services
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other--9-
Computer and Information Sciences, General-18--
Computer Science-199-
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other-5414-
Information Science/Studies-3--
Category total-9432-
Education
Bilingual and Multilingual Education--773751
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services--9145
Early Childhood Education and Teaching-110--
Education, General--54120
Education, Other--21
Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms--5810
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other--84127
Educational Leadership and Administration, General--11259
Educational/Instructional Media Design--142
Elementary Education and Teaching---121
Secondary Education and Teaching---131
Special Education and Teaching, General--127328
Special Education and Teaching, Other---3
Student Counseling and Personnel Services, Other---12
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels--975152
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other---37
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other--1027
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education--442
Category total-1102,3441,928
Engineering technologies/technicians
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other-3--
Engineering/Industrial Management-37-
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology--6-
Telecommunications Technology/Technician--12-
Category total-625-
Engineering
Computer Software Engineering-318-
Engineering, General--7-
Category total-325-
English language and literature/letters
Creative Writing--152-
English Language and Literature, General-51--
Category total-51152-
Health professions and related clinical sciences
Health Aide12---
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management--3-
Nursing, Other4853--
Category total60533-
History
History, Other-16--
Category total-16--
Legal professions and studies
Legal Assistant/Paralegal-10--
Legal Professions and Studies, Other-5--
Category total-15--
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
General Studies2652-43
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other-29--
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies-14--
Category total2695-43
Mathematics and statistics
Mathematics, General-4--
Category total-4--
Multi/interdisciplinary studies
Biological and Physical Sciences-3--
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other-86--
Category total-89--
Physical sciences
Geology/Earth Science, General-3--
Category total-3--
Psychology
Counseling Psychology--1451
Industrial and Organizational Psychology--8-
Psychology, General-98--
Psychology, Other--73-
School Psychology--3125
Category total-9825726
Public administration and social service professions
Public Administration-2103-
Category total-2103-
Security and protective services
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration-103--
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies-3--
Forensic Science and Technology--78-
Security and Loss Prevention Services-9--
Category total-11578-
Social sciences
Sociology-2--
Category total-2--
Visual and performing arts
Art/Art Studies, General-11--
Film/Cinema Studies--4-
Category total-114-
Grand total861,0293,4021,998
open-close Varsity Athletic Teams
  • No varsity sports data reported for this institution.
open-close Accreditation
Institutional Accreditation
AgencyPeriods of AccreditationStatus
Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities 2/28/1977 -  Accredited
Specialized Accreditation
Agency / ProgramPeriods of AccreditationStatus
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels4/21/2001 -  Accredited
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels4/21/2001 -  Accredited
open-close Campus Security
2007 Crime Statistics
Arrests - On-Campus200520062007
Illegal weapons possession000
Drug law violations000
Liquor law violations000
Criminal Offenses - On-Campus200520062007
Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter000
Negligent manslaughter000
Sex offenses - Forcible000
Sex offenses - Non-forcible (incest and statutory rape only)000
Robbery002
Aggravated assault001
Burglary004
Motor vehicle theft001
Arson000
  • The crime data reported by the institutions have not been subjected to independent verification by the U.S. Department of Education. Therefore, the Department cannot vouch for the accuracy of the data reported here.
  • These data do not include incidents that: (a) took place off campus on public property immediately adjacent to and accessible from the Campus; (b) took place on a noncampus building or property owned or controlled by a student organization that is officially recognized by the institution; or (c) incidents at buildings/property owned or controlled by an institution but is not contiguous to the institution. For further information, see http://ope.ed.gov/security.
open-close Federal Loans
Average amount of undergraduate student loans by type, 2007-2008
Loan typeAverage amount
FFEL Subsidized Stafford Loan$3,575
FFEL Unsubsidized Stafford Loan$4,100
Default Rates
Fiscal Year200720062005
Default rate2.3%1.8%1.7%
Number in default136111108
Number in repayment5,7766,0486,110
Aid Programs
  • Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL)
  • Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan)
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