National University
San Diego, CA · City · 10,794 students
HSI
4
YearPrivate Non-profit
City
Large (10k+)
Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
About
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Location
San Diego, CA, 92123 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
SAN · San Diego
8 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$33,978
Avg net price
$22,878
Tuition
$13,284
Books & supplies
$936/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$21,554
$30–48k
$26,583
$48–75k
$25,176
Admissions
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Essay Requirements
This school does not appear to use the Common Application. Check the school's admissions website directly for essay requirements and application instructions.
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
42%
1st-yr retention
53%
Transfer-out rate
35%
Consumer completion
42%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
53%
Transferred
25%
Still enrolled
2%
Dropped out / unknown
20%
Median earnings (6yr)
$64,331
Median earnings (10yr)
$67,548
Median debt
$25,000
Monthly loan payment
$265
Debt range (25th–75th)
$7,000–$29,688
Debt (90th percentile)
$39,500
Student Body
Men 47%Women 53%
16
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
29%
First-generation
44%
Median family income
$31,188
Independent students
92%
Veterans
4%
Avg age at entry
31.0
Part-time students
41%
Race & ethnicity
White
29%
Hispanic
32%
Black
18%
Asian
7%
Two or more
3%
AI/AN
1%
NH/PI
1%
Unknown
10%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$64,331
10 years after entry
$67,548
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Institutional
Endowment
$916M
Classification
Master's (Large)
Full-time faculty
11%
Avg faculty salary
$9,332/mo
Instructional spend/student
$5,903
Federal loan rate
25%
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