National University, CA
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Large • Primarily Nonresidential
Master's College and University
Open Admissions
Main Campus
National University Rankings
Affordability41
Retention3
Graduation1
Earnings71
Diversity93
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at National University
54%
Bachelor’s
26%
Associate’s
20%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences2%
Business, Management, Marketing23%
Communication, Journalism1%
Computer and Information Sciences6%
Education9%
Engineering2%
Engineering Technologies<1%
English Language and Literature1%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs25%
History1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting7%
Legal Professions and Studies1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities6%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies2%
Natural Resources and Conservation<1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies1%
Psychology7%
Public Administration and Social Service1%
Social Sciences2%
Visual and Performing Arts1%
Admissions
Getting into National University
100%
Admission Rate
-
Median SAT Math
-
Median SAT Reading
-
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
Cost
Cost of Attending National University
$13K
In-State Tuition
$13K
Out-of-State Tuition
$27K
Average Total Cost
$26K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $25K | $16K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $27K | $16K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $25K | $19K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $27K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $27K | $24K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after National University
36%
Receive Federal Loans
$19K
Median Federal Debt
50%
Repayment Rate
$277
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 46% | 63% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 22% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 8% | 6% | 9% |
| >$110K | 7% | 8% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $20K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $19K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $16K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $24K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $12K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $40K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $30K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $7K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 42% | 42% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 50% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 60% | 49% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 65% | 53% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at National University
50%
Retention Rate
20%
Transfer Rate
18%
Withdrawal Rate
38%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 12% | 37% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 38% | 60% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 41% | 63% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 20% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 12% | 41% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 35% | 53% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42% | 51% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 43% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 33% | 45% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 50% | 51% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 100% | 48% | 44% |
| Other race | 20% | 48% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after National University
89%
Employment Rate
$49K
Median Salary
$29K
25 Pctl Salary
$70K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 89% | 82% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 91% | 80% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 89% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 89% | 79% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 90% | 79% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $12K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $29K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $49K | $29K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $70K | $45K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $82K | $62K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $49K | $29K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $53K | $34K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $59K | $37K | $35K |
Students
Students at National University
7,097
Undergraduates
<1%
Full-time Undergrads
31
Avg Entry Age
9,195
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 56% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 44% | 37% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 8% | 12% | 4% |
| Black | 10% | 8% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 34% | 25% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27% | 39% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 4% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | 12% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 37% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 20% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 12% | 11% | 14% |
| >$110K | 18% | 14% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near National University, CA
Northcentral University
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