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National University Computer Science Programs

National University is a private not-for-profit institution located in San Diego, CA. A Major City Center provides an ideal setting close to urban amenities.

National University Rankings

National University has earned the following rankings for computer science programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#16 of 46	State — California
Overall Quality	#30 of 81	Region — Far Western
Overall Quality	#192 of 692	Nationwide

Where Is National University?

Contact details for National University are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	9388 Lightwave Ave, San Diego, CA 92123
Phone:	8006288648
Website:	www.nu.edu/
Admissions:	www.nu.edu/Admissions.html
Financial Aid:	www.nu.edu/Admissions/Financial-Aid-and-Scholarships.html

How Do I Get Into National University?

You can apply to National University online at: www.nu.edu/Admissions/ApplyOnline.html

How Hard Is It To Get Into National University?

Average Test Scores

Can I Afford National University?

The average net price after aid at National University is $31,058. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$13,284
In-State Fees	$N/A
Out-of-State Tuition	$13,284
Out-of-State Fees	$N/A
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$13,284
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$13,284

Financial Aid

Approximately 48% of students at National University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $3,990 per student.

29% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,363.

Student Loan Debt

25% of National University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $8,350 per year.

National University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 15,154 students enrolled at National University. National University is classified as a 20,000 and above institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 9,725 undergraduate students at National University, approximately 47% are male and 53% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of National University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	739
Black or African American	1,701
Hispanic	3,131
White	2,791
American Indian/Alaska Native	77
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	97
Two or More Races	262

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at National University are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
California	30
Texas	8
Georgia	5
New York	5
Pennsylvania	5

Additionally, approximately 0.0% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

National University Graduate Student Diversity

9,773 of National University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at National University, approximately 30% are male and 70% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of National University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	713
Black or African American	1,172
Hispanic	3,791
White	3,039
American Indian/Alaska Native	48
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	68
Two or More Races	185

Online Learning at National University

National University delivers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

626 undergraduate students at National University took at least one online class — of those, 8,245 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 173 students took at least one online class and 10,072 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at National University

The following computer science majors are available at National University, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	13	75	—	88
Computer Science	40	18	—	58
Computer and Information Sciences, General	—	—	—	1

Academic Programs at National University

National University offers 22 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

National University has an open admission policy: Yes. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.