National University (119605)

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition
$13,320
2023 Average Net Price
$28,115
After Financial Aid
2020 Default Rate
0.0169%
on Student Loans
2021 Acceptance Rate
54.5%
154 Applicants
2023 Enrolled Students
19,924
52.1% Full-Time
2023 Graduation Rate
60%
3 Graduates

About

National University (119605) is a higher education institution located in San Diego County, CA. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at National University (119605) were Applied Behavior Analysis (804 degrees awarded), General Education (653 degrees), and General Special Education & Teaching (288 degrees).

In 2023, 5,686 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at National University (119605). 67.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 32.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,002 degrees), 1.11 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1,811 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at National University (119605) is $13,320, which is $−11,255 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at National University (119605) was 0.0169%, corresponding to 1 out of the 5,932 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at National University (119605) is $13,320, which is $11,255 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $28,115.

In 2023, 56% of undergraduate students attending National University (119605) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 23% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$13,320
2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at National University (119605) was $13,320. The cost of tuition at National University (119605) is $−11,255 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

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Average Net Price

$28,115
2023 Value
7.9%
1 Year Growth

In 2023 National University (119605) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $28,115. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of National University (119605) grew by 7.9%.

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Other Student Expenses

$17,784
Room and Board
$1,152
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at National University (119605) was of $17,784 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.08% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,152. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.4% during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

56%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
23%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

56% of undergraduate students at National University (119605) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 25.3% with respect to 2022, when 75% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Student Loan Default Rate

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0.0169%
2020 Default Rate
1
Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at National University (119605) was 0.0169%, which represents 1 out of the 5932 total borrowers.

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Admissions

National University (119605) received 154 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 228% annual growth. Out of those 154 applicants, 84 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 54.5% acceptance rate.

There were 19,924 students enrolled at National University (119605) in 2023. 8% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

National University (119605) has an overall enrollment yield of 45.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

54.5%
Acceptance Rate in 2021
84
Accepted Out of 154

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of National University (119605) was 54.5% (84 admissions from 154 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 89.4%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 228%, while admissions grew by 100%.

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SAT Scores

8%
Submission Percentage (2019)
2
Scores Submitted (2019)

8% of enrolled first-time students at National University (119605) in 2019 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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Enrollment

National University (119605) had a total enrollment of 19,924 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at National University (119605) is 10,383 students and the part-time enrollment is 9,541. This means that 52.1% of students enrolled at National University (119605) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at National University (119605), both undergraduate and graduate, is 35.3% Hispanic or Latino, 30.7% White, 13.2% Black or African American, 7.38% Asian, 3.42% Two or More Races, 0.893% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.547% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at National University (119605) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (17.7%), followed by White Female (16.7%) and White Male (14.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (27.2%), followed by White Female (23%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (9.79%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

52.1%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at National University (119605) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 19,924 students. The full-time enrollment at National University (119605) is 10,383 and the part-time enrollment is 9,541. This means that 52.1% of students enrolled at National University (119605) are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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Retention Rate over Time

54%
2023 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 (119605) was 54%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), National University (119605) had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. Hispanic or Latino
    7,036 enrolled students
  2. White
    6,117 enrolled students
  3. Black or African American
    2,624 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at National University (119605) is 35.3% Hispanic or Latino, 30.7% White, 13.2% Black or African American, 7.38% Asian, 3.42% Two or More Races, 0.893% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.547% American Indian or Alaska Native. 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 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

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Graduates

In 2023, 2,002 more women than men received degrees from National University (119605). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at National University (119605) is white (2,002 degrees awarded). There were 1.11 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1,811 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at National University (119605) is Applied Behavior Analysis (804 degrees awarded), followed by General Education (653 degrees) and General Special Education & Teaching (288 degrees).

In 2023,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at National University (119605), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Psychology (1,371 degrees awarded), Education (1,573 degrees), and Protective Services (376 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 (119605) are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,670,760 people), Secondary school teachers (581,161 people), Education administrators (340,927 people), Other managers (288,318 people), and Special education teachers (234,964 people).

The most specialized majors at National University (119605) in 2023 are Psychology (1,371 degrees awarded), Education (1,573 degrees), Protective Services (376 degrees), English (111 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (78 degrees) (as of 2023).

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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 (119605) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at National University (119605) are Psychology (1,371 degrees awarded), Education (1,573 degrees), Protective Services (376 degrees), English (111 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (78 degrees) (as of 2023).

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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 (119605) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

The most specialized majors at National University (119605) are Psychology (1,371 degrees awarded), Education (1,573 degrees), Protective Services (376 degrees), English (111 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (78 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by National University (119605).
Most Common (2023)
  1. Applied Behavior Analysis
    804 degrees awarded
  2. General Education
    653 degrees awarded
  3. General Special Education & Teaching
    288 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common masters degree concentration at National University (119605) was Applied Behavior Analysis with 804 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,842
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2023
3,844
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2023

In 2023, 1,842 degrees were awarded to men at National University (119605), which is 0.479 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (3,844).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 218 degrees were awarded to men at National University (119605) in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.1 times more than the 198 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 660 degrees were awarded to men at National University (119605) in Applied Behavior Analysis, which is 4.58 times more than the 144 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

11%
100% Completion Time
43%
150% Completion Time

In 2023, 11% of students graduating from National University (119605) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 43% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 46% within 200%.

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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 in 2023 at National University (119605) is Male and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. White
    2,002 degrees awarded
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    1,811 degrees awarded
  3. Black or African American
    540 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at National University (119605) is white (2,002 degrees awarded). There were 1.11 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1,811 degrees).

9.53% of degree recipients (542 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)
  1. White Female
    1,341 degrees awarded
  2. Hispanic or Latino Female
    1,281 degrees awarded
  3. White Male
    661 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at National University (119605) is white female (1,341 degrees awarded). There were 1.05 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (1,281 degrees).

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Operations

National University (119605) has an endowment valued at nearly $1.14B, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 36.3M (3.18%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, National University (119605) had a total salary expenditure of 544M. National University (119605) employs 187 Professors, 92 Associate professors and 58 Assistant professors. Most academics at National University (119605) are Female Professor (102), Male Professor (85), and Female Associate professor (56).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at National University (119605) are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 812 employees, Management, with 455 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 242 employees.

Endowment

$1.14B
2023 Endowment
5.49%
decline from 2022

National University (119605) has an endowment valued at about $1.14B, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of National University (119605) declined 5.49% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.09B higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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Salary Expenditure

$215M
2023 Salaries
154%
growth from 2022

In 2023, National University (119605) paid a median of $215M in salaries, which represents 39.5% of their overall expenditure ($544M) and a 154% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.33% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 11.9% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

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Instructional Salaries

$34.3M
Instructional Salaries
351
Number of Employees

In 2023, National University (119605) paid a total of $34.3M to 351 employees working as instructors, which represents 16% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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Occupations by Share

Professor
Most Common Instructor
187 Employees
Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services
Most Common Non-Instructional Employee
812 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at National University (119605) were Professor with 187 employees, Associate professor with 92 employees, and Assistant professor with 58 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at National University (119605) were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 812 employees, Management with 455 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 242 employees.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)
  1. Female Professor
  2. Male Professor
  3. Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at National University (119605) was Female Professor with 102 employees, Male Professor with 85 employees, and Female Associate professor with 56 employees.

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