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National University, California

Overview of National University

Students attend National University in San Diego, California, 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 26,035 students at the school (as of 2005). 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 population of adult learners. 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
Admissions Phone: (800) 628-8648
Financial Aid Phone: (858) 642-8500
http://www.nu.edu

National University Programs and Degrees (2005)

National University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Education And Teaching6,009education, multilingual education, teacher ed, secondary teaching, special ed, educational admin and supervision, elementary school teaching, early childhood special ed, ...
Business And Management716business management, business administration, accounting and management, organizational behavior, human resources, management information systems, management science, financial management, ...
Therapy And Counseling430counseling psychology, psychology, school psychology, psychology courses
Liberal Arts308interdisciplinary studies, liberal arts and sciences, English, liberal arts and humanities, general studies, creative writing
Security And Law Enforcement204forensic science, criminal justice and administration
Computer Science And Engineering174computer services management, computer and info science, computer science, software engineering, computer support
Family And Social Work139public administration
Office And Administration30office management
Science9biological and physical sciences, geology
Engineering Technician9environmental engineering tech
Mathematics8mathematics
Law7legal professions
Medical Adminstration7health care facilities management
Art Studies6art studies
Media1communication studies
Nursing And Emergency Medicine1various nursing

Number of programs and degrees for National University in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Postbaccalaureate certificate3,68815
Master's degree3,36029
Bachelor's degree99223
Associate's degree181

Student Body

In 2005, National University had a total enrollment of 26,035 students (15,100 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate23%
Graduate77%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White57%
Black10%
Hispanic17%
Asian7%
American Indian1%
Other Races6%
(Foreign Students)2%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 180%
18-191%
20-212%
22-2413%
25-2928%
30-3420%
35-3912%
40-4916%
50-647%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
California92%
Pennsylvania1%
Virginia1%
State unknown1%
Texas1%
Florida1%

National University Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time100 %
Part-Time65 %

National University Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

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

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

National University Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Admissions Phone Number: (800) 628-8648

National University Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 8,352
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 8,352
Books and supplies$ 1,242

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

Financial Aid Phone Number: (858) 642-8500

National University Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year21$90,7806$85,702
Associate professorcalendar year29$67,82920$68,228
Assistant professorcalendar year43$55,11842$56,003
Instructorcalendar year6$50,16217$47,733
All faculty totalcalendar year99$66,10685$59,322

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

National University Degree Programs (2005)

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
Human Resources Development
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
Management Science, General
Organizational Behavior Studies

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

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration

LAW
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

MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric

MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision

SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Geology/Earth Science, General

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Forensic Science and Technology

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
School Psychology

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National University Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets National University Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in education and teaching
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%National University % of degrees in education and teaching
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%National University Number of students
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%National University Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%National University % students 40 years or older
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%National University Number of degree programs
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Has ROTC (army, navy, air force)

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