National University
San Diego, CA · Private nonprofit · 10,794 undergrads (medium, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $21,554 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $26,583 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $25,176 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | — |
| Over $110,000 | — |
| All incomes (average) | $22,878 |
Sticker tuition: $13,284 in-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
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- Average SAT
- —
- Median ACT
- —
- Students with Pell grants
- 29%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 43%
- Freshman retention
- 53%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $67,548
- Median debt at graduation
- $25,000
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business23%
Health & Nursing21%
Psychology12%
Criminal Justice12%
Biology & Life Sciences6%
Education5%
Social Sciences2%
Computer Science2%
Engineering2%
English & Literature1%
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