National University is a San Diego-based nonprofit founded in 1971 by retired U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. David Chigos. As the largest private nonprofit university in San Diego, our mission is to provide accessible, achievable higher education to adult learners. We’ve offered online classes for more than 20 years. Today, we educate students across all 50 states and from 65 countries, offering over 100 on-campus and online programs through our unique four-week class format. Our undergraduate and graduate programs include healthcare, business, education, engineering, law and criminal justice, and homeland security. Classes are available online or at over 20 locations in California and Nevada. As the top educator of educators in California, we have credentialed more teachers than any other California university.
At National University, we're committed to serving those who serve by offering military tuition discounts and scholarships for military personnel and their dependents. In addition to online programs, military students have access to classes on over a dozen military bases and to our Veteran Center designed to ease the transition from military to civilian life. As a Yellow Ribbon school, we accept the post 9/11 GI Bill®, so veteran and active-duty students pay virtually no out-of-pocket costs for their education.
Top Degrees
Biology
Business Administration & Management, General
Computer & Information Systems Security/Information Assurance
Computer & Information Systems Services Management
Computer Science
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Engineering (general)
Health Professions & Related Programs
Health Services Administration
Psychology
A general program of biology at the introductory, basic level or a program in biology or the biological sciences that is undifferentiated as to title or content. Includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biological specializations.
A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.
A program that prepares individuals to assess the security needs of computer and network systems, recommend safeguard solutions, and manage the implementation and maintenance of security devices, systems, and procedures.
Includes instruction in computer architecture, programming, and systems analysis; networking; telecommunications; cryptography; security system design; applicable law and regulations; risk assessment and policy analysis; contingency planning; user access issues; investigation techniques; and troubleshooting.
A program that focuses on computer theory, computing problems and solutions, and the design of computer systems and user interfaces from a scientific perspective.
Includes instruction in the principles of computational science, computer development and programming, and applications to a variety of end-use situations.
A program that prepares individuals to perform the duties of police and public security officers, including patrol and investigative activities, traffic control, crowd control and public relations, witness interviewing, evidence collection and management, basic crime prevention methods, weapon and equipment operation and maintenance, report preparation and other routine law enforcement responsibilities.
A program that focuses on the application of policy analysis, public administration, business management, and communications to the planning and management of health services delivery systems in the public and private sectors, and prepares individuals to function as health services administrators and managers. Includes instruction in health systems planning, public health organization and management, pubic health policy formulation and analysis, finance, business and operations management, economics of health care, organizational and health communications, marketing, human resources management, and public health law and regulations.
A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the various subfields of psychology, research methods, and psychological assessment and testing methods.
Tuition & Institution Information
Undergraduate
In State
Out of State
Tuition
$13,320
$13,320
Fees
$0
$0
Room
$9,160
$9,160
Board
$4,248
$4,248
Books
$1,752
$1,752
Other Expenses
$4,688
$4,688
Totals
$33,168
$33,168
Graduate
In State
Out of State
Tuition
$15
$15
Fees
$0
$0
Room
$9
$9
Board
$4
$4
Books
$1
$1
Other Expenses
$4
$4
Totals
$33
$33
Waives the admission application fee for military students and veterans
Awards college credit for passing scores on CLEP exam
Awards college credit for passing scores on DSST exam
Award college credit for military training and experience according to the ACE recommendation guidelines
Provide admissions events or special admissions information sessions customized for prospective students who are military service members
Customized student orientation program for military students
Mentoring/on-boarding programs for new military students or veterans
Tuition discounts specifically for military students
Additional scholarships specifically for military students and veterans
Compliant with Section 702 of the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 ("Choice Act")
Active duty or reserve military student returns without penalty after deployment
Returning student receive reimbursement or remission of course fees
Explicit commitment to serving the military and veteran community
Commitment incorporated into the institution’s mission, vision and values
Formal policy in place regarding business conduct and compliance when admitting, educating, advising, and placing military and/or veteran students
Academic support/tutoring
Academic advising
Study skills workshops
Financial aid counseling
Career planning services
Mental health counseling
Transition Assistance
Accommodations for military students with disabilities
Full-time veteran counselors or advisors on staff
Formal mentoring or advising program in which faculty or staff members who are current or former members of the military mentor students who are military service members or veterans
Veteran-to-veteran peer mentoring program
Online clubs or associations for military service members or veterans
Dedicated social space for gathering (e.g. a student lounge or veteran center) reserved specifically for military service members and veterans
Campus/social networking events planned specifically for veterans
Specialized career guidance counseling or other programs to help military students identify careers to pursue
Industry-employer relationship programs available to active duty military students and veterans to assist with post-graduate employment outcomes
