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National University

National University
11255 North Torrey Pines Road
La Jolla, CA 92037

Official telephone: (800) 628-8648
Fax number: (619) 563-7299

Website: www.nu.edu



Screen last updated on: January 12, 2009
STUDENT PROFILE
Total undergraduates: 2,926 men, 4,491 women, 7,417 total
Full-time undergraduates: 819 men, 1,511 women, 2,330 total
Part-time undergraduates: 2,107 men, 2,980 women, 5,087 total
Total graduate students: 6,684 men, 12,262 women, 18,946 total
Full-time graduate students: 1,973 men, 4,279 women, 6,252 total
Part-time graduate students: 4,711 men, 7,983 women, 12,694 total
Average age of full-time undergraduates: 33
U.S. region where majority of students come from: West
Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: 7%
First-year student breakdown:
14.1% Black (non-Hispanic)
1.6% American Indian or Alaskan Native
9.4% Asian or Pacific Islander
16.5% Hispanic
33.7% White (non-Hispanic)
2.2% total international (nonresident aliens)
22.5% race/ethnicity unreported/unknown
Undergraduate breakdown:
11.0% Black (non-Hispanic)
0.9% American Indian or Alaskan Native
8.8% Asian or Pacific Islander
16.1% Hispanic
41.0% White (non-Hispanic)
1.0% total international (nonresident aliens)
21.3% race/ethnicity unreported/unknown

National University
CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT
Campus size: 15 acres
Locations of branch/satellite campuses: Branch campuses in Honolulu, Henderson, NV, Redding, Sacramento, Stockton, San Jose, San Bernardino, Bakersfield, Sherman Oaks, Inglewood, Costa Mesa, Orange, Carlsbad, Rancho Bernardo, Fresno, Ontario, and Camarillo, CA.
Nearest major city: San Diego
Distance of nearest major city: 10 miles
Online campus map: www.nu.edu/Locations.html

LIVING ON CAMPUS
Institution offers housing: no
Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: no
Percent of students who live off campus: 100%
Percent of all students who have cars on campus: 100%
Student conduct policies:
class attendance mandatory, smoking prohibited
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: no

STUDY FACILITIES
Every student is required to lease or own a computer: no
Every student is required to take a computer course: yes
Computer equipment is provided in: library, computer center/lab(s)
Total number of microcomputers available to students: 3200
Internet access provided to all students: yes
E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: no
School has a library on campus: yes

ASSISTANCE SERVICES
Remedial learning services:
reading, writing, math, study skills
Additional services offered:
nonremedial tutoring
Counseling services:
military, veteran student, career, academic
Career placement services:
career/job search classes, resumé assistance, alumni services
Services for students with disabilities:
note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, adaptive equipment, braille services
Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: 100%

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Number of social fraternities on campus: 0
Number of social sororities on campus: 0
Student activities:
literary magazine, television station
Number of honor societies: 3
Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:
Pinnacle student group

ATHLETICS
School has an athletic program: no
School colors: blue and white
School mascot: Bulldog

GETTING AWAY
Public transportation serves campus: yes

PAYING THE BILLS
Institutional employment is available: no
Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: good
Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: no

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

National University offers an accelerated pace, evening, and weekend focused classes and is committed to providing adult learners the highest quality of education.  New courses begin each month, allowing students to enroll at anytime without waiting for the beginning of a new quarter or semester.  Because the average class size is 20 students, faculty can provide students with individual attention, allowing students to be individuals, not just a number.

National University is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) which accredits institutions of higher learning in California, Guam, and Hawaii. 

National University is also accredited by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE) and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), and it is approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC).

 

 


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