National University

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$13,320

0% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$21,363

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

3.76%

Default Rate

2020 Acceptance Rate

89.4%

47 Applicants

2020 Enrolled Students

18,070

51% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

42.9%

12 Graduates

About

National University is a higher education institution located in San Diego County, CA. In 2020, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at National University were Registered Nursing (326 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (234 degrees), and General Psychology (167 degrees).

In 2020, 6,419 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at National University. 63.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,351 degrees), 1.35 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1742 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at National University is $13,320, which is $−9,210 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at National University is $13,320, which is $−9,210 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,363.

In 2020, 41% of undergraduate students attending National University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 29% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$13,320

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at National University was $13,320. The cost of tuition at National University is $−9,210 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

This chart compares the tuition costs of National University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$21,363

2020 Value

27.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 National University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,363. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of National University grew by 27.3%.

This chart compares the average net price of National University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$13,408

Room and Board

$1,752

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at National University was of $13,408 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,752. The cost of room and board increased by 9.47% between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.82% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at National University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

41%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

29%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

41% of undergraduate students at National University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a growth of 5.13% with respect to 2019, when 39% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at National University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

3.76%

2018 Default Rate

222

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at National University was 3.76%, which represents 222 out of the 5906 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

National University received 47 undergraduate applications in 2020, which represents a 72.5% annual decline. Out of those 47 applicants, 42 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 89.4% acceptance rate.

There were 18,070 students enrolled at National University in 2020, and N/A% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

National University has an overall enrollment yield of 42.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

89.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2020

Accepted Out of 47

In 2020, the undergraduate acceptance rate of National University was 89.4% (42 admissions from 47 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2019, which was 89.5%. Between 2019 and 2020, the number of applicants declined by −72.5%, while admissions declined by −72.5%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of National University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

N/A%

Submission Percentage

Scores Submitted

N/A% of enrolled first-time students at National University in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

National University has a total enrollment of 18,070 students. The full-time enrollment at National University is 9,207 students and the part-time enrollment is 8,863. This means that 51% of students enrolled at National University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at National University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 35.1% White, 31.1% Hispanic or Latino, 9.26% Black or African American, 3.15% Two or More Races, 1.83% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0.41% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0% Asian.

Students enrolled at National University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (18.6%), followed by White Male (17.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (16.6%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (23.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (23.4%) and White Male (11.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

51%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at National University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 18,070 students. The full-time enrollment at National University is 9,207 and the part-time enrollment is 8,863. This means that 51% of students enrolled at National University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.8% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at National University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

45%

2020 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at National University was 45%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (75%), National University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at National University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
6,339
Hispanic or Latino
5,618
Black or African American
1,674

The enrolled student population at National University is 35.1% White, 31.1% Hispanic or Latino, 9.26% Black or African American, 3.15% Two or More Races, 1.83% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0.41% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52.6% White, 16.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3,365 students (18.6%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 1697 more women than men received degrees from National University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at National University is white (2,351 degrees awarded). There were 1.35 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1742 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at National University is Registered Nursing (326 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (234 degrees) and General Psychology (167 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at National University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Education (1,959 degrees awarded), Psychology (1,079 degrees), and English (109 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at National University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,912,268 people), Registered nurses (1,395,765 people), Secondary school teachers (438,921 people), Education administrators (336,082 people), and Other managers (273,763 people).

The most specialized majors at National University are Education (1,959 degrees awarded), Psychology (1,079 degrees), English (109 degrees), Protective Services (229 degrees), and Health (1,225 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at National University are Surgeons, Physicians, Podiatrists, Nurse anesthetists, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at National University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,322,950 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,719,011 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (586,854 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (438,436 people), and Outpatient care centers (386,300 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by National University.

Most Common

Registered Nursing
326 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
234 degree-majorss awarded
General Psychology
167 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at National University was Registered Nursing with 326 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at National University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

2,361

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

4,058

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 2,361 degrees were awarded to men at National University, which is 0.582 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (4,058).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at National University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 300 degrees were awarded to men at National University in General Education, which is 0.498 times less than the 602 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 602 degrees were awarded to women at National University in General Education, which is 2.01 times more than the 300 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

12%

100% Completion Time

34%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 12% of students graduating from National University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 34% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 37% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at National University is Male and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 8.33% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
2,351 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1,742 degrees awarded
Unknown
681 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at National University is white (2,351 degrees awarded). There were 1.35 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1742 degrees).

10.6% of degree recipients (681 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Female
1,487 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
1,122 degrees awarded
White Male
864 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at National University is white female (1,487 degrees awarded). There were 1.33 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (1,122 degrees).

Operations

National University has an endowment valued at nearly $966M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $8.13M (0.842%), compared to the 3.19% average return ($1.26M on $39.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2020, National University had a total salary expenditure of $228M. National University employs 95 Professors, 56 Associate professors, and 47 Assistant professors. Most academics at National University are Male Professors (50), Female Professors(45), and Female Assistant professors (32).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at National University are: Management, with 201 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 175 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 163 employees.

Endowment

$966M

2020 Endowment

23.7%

growth from 2019

National University has an endowment valued at about $966M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of National University grew 23.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $927M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at National University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$480k - Federal
$0 - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, National University received $480k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $0 from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$97M

2020 Salaries

7.7%

growth from 2019

In 2020, National University paid a median of $97M in salaries, which represents 42.5% of their overall expenditure ($228M) and a 7.7% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.181% decline from 2018 and a 12.8% decline from 2017.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 34.6M (40.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$21.7M

Instructional Salaries

211

Number of Employees

In 2020, National University paid a total of $21.7M to 211 employees working as instructors, which represents 22.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.8%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

95 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

201 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at National University were Professor with 95 employees; Associate professor with 56 employees; and Associate professor with 47 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at National University were Management with 201 employees; Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 175 employees; and Business and Financial Operations with 163 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Male Professor
Female Professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at National University was Male Professor with 50 employees, Female Professor with 45 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 32 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at National University.