National University is a large, private not-for-profit, four-year University that emphasizes citizenship, character and career located in the city of La Jolla, CA. It is known for Special Education and Teaching, Teacher Education, Multiple Levels and Education.
National University
place 11255 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, CA 92037-1011
phone Phone: (800) 628-8648
web Web: http://www.nu.edu/No alternative names found
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| Institution | Accreditation Agency | Status | First Accredited | Next Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National University | WASC Senior College and University Commission | Preaccredited | 1975-06-30 | 2019-10-30 |
| National University | WASC Senior College and University Commission | Accredited | 1977-02-28 | 2030-02-15 |
The complete list of accredited programs and locations for National University is available for members.
Accreditors certify that the institution upholds high academic standards, and acts with integrity towards its students. Most institutions are reviewed on a 10-year cycle, with follow-up reviews at the 5-year mark.
See About Accreditation for more information, as well as links to the US Department of Education, which should verify the same info. If the institution’s accreditation standing is in doubt, it is listed here as a ‘note’ or ‘review.’
Links
Every college reports annually to the US Department of Education, and is required by law to provide information that will enhance transparency for the prospective student or parent. These links are listed here, if they are available.
- Application: www.nu.edu/Admissions/ApplyOnline.html
- Admissions: www.nu.edu/Admissions.html
- Financial Aid: www.nu.edu/Admissions/Financial-Aid-and-Scholarships.html
- ADA Information: www.nu.edu/OurPrograms/StudentServices/accessibility.html
- Veterans: www.nu.edu/Admissions/MilitaryAdmissions.html
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- Net Price calculator: www.nu.edu/npcalc/npcalc.htm
Rankings
- National Rankings#3 in Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above colleges emphasizing Citizenship #3 in 4-year or above colleges emphasizing Citizenship #5 in Public colleges emphasizing Citizenship #5 in Private not-for-profit colleges emphasizing Citizenship #5 in Private for-profit colleges emphasizing Citizenship
- State Rankings#1 in Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above colleges in California emphasizing Citizenship #1 in 4-year or above colleges in California emphasizing Citizenship #1 in Private not-for-profit colleges in California emphasizing Citizenship #1 in colleges in California emphasizing Citizenship
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Student Services
Students with disabilities:
Less than 3% of students registered with learning or other disabilty.
Less than 3% of students registered with learning or other disabilty.
‘Disability’ can include blindness or visual impairment that cannot be corrected by wearing glasses; hearing impairment (e.g., deaf or hard of hearing); orthopedic or mobility impairment; speech or language impairment; learning, mental, emotional, or psychiatric condition (e.g., serious learning disability, depression, ADD, or ADHD); or other health impairment or problem.
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National University is open admissions, meaning that the only requirement for admission is a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
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