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National University at a glance
Official figures from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
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Most popular majors
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree · 243 reported graduates$85,563median pay a year after
- Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree · 214 reported graduates$54,361median pay a year after
- Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree · 172 reported graduates$36,571median pay a year after
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's Degree · 142 reported graduates$40,395median pay a year after
- Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's Degree · 103 reported graduates$53,819median pay a year after
Figures describe different reporting cohorts, not the current class. Graduation rates cover first-time, full-time students; earnings cover federally aided students who are working and not enrolled. Net price is an average, not an individual quote.
Source: College Scorecard, data released June 2026. Estimate your own cost with the college's net price calculator.
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Questions students ask about National University
How much does National University cost?
The average net price after grants and scholarships is $22,878 a year. The total cost of attendance before aid is $33,978 a year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
What is the graduation rate at National University?
43% of full-time students finish within 150% of the normal time, and 53% return for their second year. Source: College Scorecard.
Is National University hard to get into?
National University has open admission. Source: College Scorecard.
What are the most popular majors at National University?
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (bachelor's degree), Business Administration, Management and Operations (bachelor's degree), Psychology, General (bachelor's degree). Source: College Scorecard.
How much do National University students earn after college?
Median earnings ten years after starting are $67,548. Source: College Scorecard.
When was National University founded?
National University was founded in 1971. Source: Wikidata.
Where is National University?
9388 Lightwave Ave, San Diego, CA, about 7 miles from La Mesa.
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Distances are straight-line from the campus location in the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS directory. Campus and athletics schedules come from the college's public calendars.