National University is a private nonprofit university headquartered in San Diego, California, founded in 1971 by David Chigos, a former U.S. Navy captain. Designed to serve working adults, military personnel, and veterans, National University offers accelerated one-course-per-month programs across more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. With an enrollment of over 25,000 students—including undergraduates and graduate students across the NU System—the university serves learners nationwide and internationally through its predominantly online model. Approximately 75% of students take courses exclusively online. National University is regionally accredited by WSCUC and is a member of the National University System, which includes schools such as City University of Seattle. The university is particularly recognized for its veteran-friendly programs and was one of the first universities designed specifically around the needs of working adult students.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$$13,284
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $13,284
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
