City Town Info

National University

National University

National University was established in 1971 as an accredited, private university. This university offers a wide variety of degree programs in arts and humanities, sciences, psychology, media and communication, healthcare, engineering and technology, teaching, general education, accounting, management, and marketing. There are also online education and extended learning programs.

The university has 28 regional campuses in the state of California, and one in Henderson, Nevada. The courses are taught in one college and 5 schools, namely:

  • The College of Arts and Sciences
  • The School of Business and Management
  • The School of Education
  • The School of Engineering and Technology
  • The School of Health and Human Services
  • The School of Media and Communication

Overview of National University

Students attend National University in La Jolla, CA, a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. National University degrees go up to the Master's degree.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in education and teaching.

National University Selectivity

Applicants to National University appreciate its open admissions policy.

Student Body

There are 26,363 students at the school (as of 2007). A large number of students at National University are 40 years old or older.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"National University is dedicated to making lifelong learning opportunities accessible, challenging and relevant to a diverse student population. Its aim is to facilitate educational access and academic excellence through exceptional management of University operations and resources, innovative delivery systems and student services, and relevant programs that are learner-centered, success-oriented and responsive to technology. National University's central purpose is to promote continuous learning by offering a diversity of instructional approaches, by encouraging scholarship, by engaging in collaborative community service, and by empowering its constituents to become responsible citizens in an interdependent, pluralistic, global community."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting National University

National University
11255 North Torrey Pines Road
La Jolla, CA 92037-1011
General Phone: (800) 628-8648
http://www.nu.edu

National University Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Education And Teaching5,327multilingual education, teacher ed, special ed, educational admin and supervision, education, secondary teaching, elementary school teaching, school counseling, ...
Business And Management703business management, accounting and management, business administration, organizational behavior, human resources management, management information systems, financial management, taxation, ...
Liberal Arts436general studies, creative writing, interdisciplinary studies, English, liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities
Therapy And Counseling416counseling psychology, psychology, school psychology, psychology courses, organizational psychology
Security And Law Enforcement203criminal justice and administration, forensic science, criminal justice and safety, security and loss prevention
Computer Science And Engineering147computer services management, computer science, computer and info science, computer support, software engineering
Family And Social Work141public administration, child development
Nursing And Emergency Medicine81various nursing, health aide
Office And Administration23office management
Engineering Technician16telecommunications tech, environmental engineering tech, drafting and design tech
Engineering12engineering management, engineering
Law9legal professions, legal assistant
Mathematics9mathematics
Art Studies6art studies
Medical Administration5health care facilities management
Science4geology, biological and physical sciences
Photography And Commercial Art1film studies

Number of programs and degrees for National University in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Master's degree3,42536
Postbaccalaureate certificate3,06519
Bachelor's degree96328
Associate's degree863

Student Body

In 2007, National University had a total enrollment of 26,363 students (15,430 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate28%
Graduate72%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White45%
Black9%
Hispanic14%
Asian6%
American Indian1%
Unknown23%
(Foreign Students)2%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
18-190%
20-211%
22-247%
25-2926%
30-3422%
35-3916%
40-4918%
50-649%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
California88%
State unknown4%
Texas2%
Georgia1%
Florida1%

National University Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time100 %
Part-Time66 %

National University Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of San Diego, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

National University Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 9,720
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 9,720
Books and supplies$ 1,386

Financial Aid:
National University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1146000)

National University Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track119106

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year30$99,64211$98,865
Associate professorcalendar year32$77,81525$74,083
Assistant professorcalendar year47$61,99651$64,469
Instructorcalendar year10$56,75019$58,289
All faculty totalcalendar year119$75,300106$69,198

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

National University Degree Programs (2007)

ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting and Business/Management
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other
Finance, General
Human Resources Management and Services, Other
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
Organizational Behavior Studies
Taxation

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer Software Engineering
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Bilingual and Multilingual Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Education, General
Education, Other
Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Student Counseling and Personnel Services, Other
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education

ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
Engineering/Industrial Management

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
Telecommunications Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Public Administration

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Legal Professions and Studies, Other

LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Health Aide
Nursing, Other

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Cinema Studies

SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Geology/Earth Science, General

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Forensic Science and Technology
Security and Loss Prevention Services

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
School Psychology

National University Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets National University Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%National University Number of students
% of degrees in education and teaching
(vs. all colleges)
Top 2%National University % of degrees in education and teaching
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%National University Number of degree programs
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%National University Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 8%National University Female % of student body
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%National University % students 40 years or older
Salaries of full-time faculty
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 19%National University Salaries of full-time faculty
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

Online Degree Alternatives

Schools Most Similar to National University

Try our unique CollegeMatch™ tool to find schools similar to National University.

Hotels Near National University

San Diego Hotels Near National University

Career and College Resources on CityTownInfo

Real-World Career Reports

Career Stories from workers: daily activities, job tips, best/worst job aspects, training, etc.

Career Videos. Professional videos on 800+ jobs, featuring actual employees.

Daily Career & Education News from our staff. We're an approved Google News provider!

Career Reference and Data

Resource Center. A starting point for all CityTownInfo career and college resources.

Career Overviews of hundreds of careers: descriptions, salaries, forecasts, schools, more.

Top Cities for each career. Lists and maps; salaries by city.

Top Industries. Lists of major hiring industries by career, with salaries.

City Comparisons, showing most common jobs, highest paying, etc.

Original Career Articles and Studies

Best Careers Not Requiring Degrees: Good pay, job growth, low need for degrees.

Helpful Articles, many in "how-to" format; e.g., "How to Become a Chef".

Interactive College Search Tools

College Search Scout™. Search by degree, location, major, athletics, etc.

CollegeMatch™. Find school most similar to one of interest.

College Directories and Lists

These lists link to thousands of detailed school profiles.

Colleges by State. Nearly every college and trade school in the country.

Colleges Listed Alphabetically. About 7,000 colleges & trade schools, including online schools.

Exceptional Schools. Lists of the "best/most/highest/lowest" schools.

Link to This Resource Page

Information is not guaranteed to be correct. Please check with individual schools for the most accurate and recent information.

Copyright © 2004-2009, Moving Traffic, Inc. All Rights Reserved.