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National University
- 11255 North Torrey Pines Road
- La Jolla, CA 92037
- OPEID College Code: 01146000
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- General Phone: (800) 628-8648
- Chancellor/President: Jerry C Lee
- Website: www.nu.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Other Academic Year
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Rural Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 26,363
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- Mission Statement
- 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.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate Comprehensive
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Four-Year
- Enrollment Classification Majority Graduate/Professional
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.nu.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees N/A
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $60.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $60.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 26%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 24% | 13% | 26% | - |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,405 | $4,063 | $3,394 | - |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.8% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Number in Default | 111 | 108 | 112 |
| Number in Repayment | 6,048 | 6,110 | 6,530 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $9,720 | $9,072 | $8,352 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $9,720 | $9,072 | $8,352 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,386 | $1,314 | $1,242 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,180 | $7,920 | $7,616 |
| Other Expenses | $3,260 | $3,136 | $2,976 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,474 | $3,136 | $3,200 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $11,106 | $10,386 | $9,594 |
| Out of State | $11,106 | $10,386 | $9,594 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $22,546 | $21,442 | $20,186 |
| Out of State | $22,546 | $21,442 | $20,186 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $14,580 | $13,734 | $12,794 |
| Out of State | $14,580 | $13,734 | $12,794 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 26,363 Undergraduate: 7,417 Graduate: 18,946
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 9,648 Female: 16,715
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 2,924 Female: 4,493
- Graduate Gender Male: 6,724 Female: 12,222
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 8,582 Part-Time: 17,781
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,330 Part-Time: 5,087
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 6,252 Part-Time: 12,694
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 407 | 2% |
| American Indian | 194 | 0.7% |
| Black | 2,334 | 9% |
| Asian | 1,725 | 7% |
| Hispanic | 3,766 | 14% |
| White | 11,900 | 45% |
| Unknown | 6,037 | 23% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 18-19 | 50 | 0.2% |
| Ages 20-21 | 250 | 0.9% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,809 | 7% |
| Ages 25-29 | 6,881 | 26% |
| Ages 30-34 | 5,826 | 22% |
| Ages 35-39 | 4,279 | 16% |
| Ages 40-49 | 4,798 | 18% |
| Ages 50-65 | 2,413 | 9% |
| Age Over 65 | 57 | 0.2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 4,093 | 785 | 3,308 |
| Faculty Status | 3,456 | 225 | 3,231 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 3,456 | 225 | 3,231 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 102 | 102 | - |
| Other Professionals | 152 | 128 | 24 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 383 | 330 | 53 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 150 | 113 | 37 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 32 | 16 | 16 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $72,425 (225) | $75,300 (119) | $69,198 (106) |
| Professor | $99,433 (41) | $99,642 (30) | $98,865 (11) |
| Associate Professor | $76,178 (57) | $77,815 (32) | $74,083 (25) |
| Assistant Professor | $63,283 (98) | $61,996 (47) | $64,469 (51) |
| Instructor | $57,758 (29) | $56,750 (10) | $58,289 (19) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $59,258 (225) | $61,610 (119) | $56,618 (106) |
| Professor | $81,356 (41) | $81,527 (30) | $80,891 (11) |
| Associate Professor | $62,329 (57) | $63,669 (32) | $60,615 (25) |
| Assistant Professor | $51,778 (98) | $50,725 (47) | $52,749 (51) |
| Instructor | $47,258 (29) | $46,433 (10) | $47,692 (19) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 100%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 66%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 57% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 56% |
| Female | 58% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 100% |
| Black | 60% |
| Asian | 33% |
| Hispanic | 60% |
| White | 64% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Robbery | 2 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 4 | - |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | - |
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