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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:
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.
The school is known for its programs in education and teaching.
Applicants to National University appreciate its open admissions policy.
There are 26,363 students at the school (as of 2007-2008). 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.
National University
11255 North Torrey Pines Road
La Jolla, CA 92037-1011
General Phone: (800) 628-8648
http://www.nu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 4,382 | multilingual education, teacher ed, special ed, educational admin and supervision, education, educational administration, school counseling, secondary teaching, ... |
| Business and Management | 615 | business management, accounting and management, business administration, organizational behavior, human resources management, finance, taxation, management information systems, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 471 | creative writing, general studies, interdisciplinary studies, English, liberal arts and humanities, history courses, liberal arts and sciences, sociology |
| Therapy and Counseling | 381 | counseling psychology, psychology, psychology courses, school psychology, organizational psychology |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 193 | criminal justice and administration, forensic science, security and loss prevention, criminal justice and safety |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 147 | computer services management, computer science, software engineering, computer and info science, computer support, information science |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 113 | various nursing, health aide |
| Family and Social Work | 105 | public administration |
| Office and Administration | 27 | office management |
| Engineering Technician | 21 | telecommunications tech, environmental engineering tech, drafting and design tech |
| Engineering | 17 | engineering management, engineering |
| Law | 15 | legal assistant, legal professions |
| Art Studies | 11 | art studies |
| Science | 6 | geology, biological and physical sciences |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 4 | film studies |
| Medical Administration | 3 | health care facilities management |
Number of programs and degrees for National University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 3,402 | 37 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 1,998 | 21 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,029 | 32 |
| Associate's degree | 86 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, National University had a total enrollment of 26,363 students (21,312 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 28% |
| Graduate | 72% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 92% |
| (Foreign Students) | 8% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 0% |
| 20-21 | 1% |
| 22-24 | 7% |
| 25-29 | 26% |
| 30-34 | 22% |
| 35-39 | 16% |
| 40-49 | 18% |
| 50-64 | 9% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 88% |
| State unknown | 4% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 100 % |
| Part-Time | 66 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 10,224 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,224 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,392 |
Financial Aid:
National University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1146000)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 136 | 115 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 36 | $106,022 | 15 | $106,425 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 32 | $85,161 | 29 | $81,156 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 49 | $67,748 | 47 | $67,520 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 19 | $47,109 | 24 | $64,420 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 136 | $79,093 | 115 | $75,386 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
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
Information Science/Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Bilingual and Multilingual Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
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
Special Education and Teaching, Other
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
Public Administration
LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Sociology
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets National University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
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
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