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  • LA JOLLA, CA
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National University

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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      A minus
    2. Value
      A+
    3. Diversity
      A minus
    4. Campus
      A minus
    5. Athletics
      unavailable
    6. Party Scene
      C
    7. Professors
      B
    8. Location
      A
    9. Dorms
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    10. Campus Food
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    11. Student Life
      A minus
    12. Safety
      A+
    National University is a highly rated private university located in San Diego, California. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 3,292 undergraduate students. The National University acceptance rate is 89%. Popular majors include Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic), Nursing, and Business. Graduating 47% of students, National University alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $48,900.
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    11255 NORTH TORREY PINES ROAD
    LA JOLLA, CA 92037
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    National Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    89%
    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    SAT Range
    750-1170
    ACT Range
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Neither required nor recommended
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    Application Website
    nu.edu/admissions/applyonline.html

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $21,363 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $4,845 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    73%
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    Academics

    Professors
    B
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    5:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors

    • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
      492 Graduates
    • Nursing
      347 Graduates
    • Business
      303 Graduates
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      195 Graduates
    • Psychology
      153 Graduates
    • Early Childhood Education
      149 Graduates
    • Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
      119 Graduates
    • Public Health
      70 Graduates
    • Cellular Biology
      69 Graduates
    • Healthcare Management
      58 Graduates
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    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    56
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    4
    Online Associates Programs
    7
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    45
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    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      23%
    • On Campus
      61%
    • Online
      16%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    3,292 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    5,149
    Undergrads Over 25
    84%
    Pell Grant
    55%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $59,400 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    47%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    89%
    National
    83%
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