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Economic score
National University is a private online college. National University is moderately inclusive in their admissions.
Return on educational investment at National University is in the top 25% of all ranked schools. The median student earns $62,885 10 years after enrolling, 9th among online schools, and in the top 25% nationally. When adjusted for earning differences by major, National University bachelor students earn 16% more than the national average.
National University’s median net annual cost of $20,722 and average years to graduate of 4.4 are reported only at the school level. We assume these same costs and graduation time for all programs.
The top 6 programs at National University sorted by number of graduates - Registered Nursing, Business Administration, Education, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Public Health - are shown below. To see more programs, click on "see additional programs".
Annual net cost
$20,722
Average years to graduate
4.4
Information Systems Mgmt.
Rank: #7
Economic score: 1.55
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
Rank: #10
Economic score: 1.88
Health Administrative Services
Rank: #34
Economic score: 2.84
Computer Science
Rank: #17
Economic score: 3.03
History
Rank: #9
Economic score: 3.5
Sociology
Rank: #9
Economic score: 3.64
Accounting
Rank: #82
Economic score: 3.75
Medical Allied Professions
Rank: #19
Economic score: 3.94
Homeland Security
Rank: #12
Economic score: 4.27
English Language & Lit
Rank: #29
Economic score: 44.99
EarningPlus compares the three-year post graduate earnings to the median earnings of the same graduating class, with the same graduate degree. These 2 metrics, debt-to-earnings and EarningsPlus, are combined into an economic score. The lower the economic score the better.
The most popular 6 graduate programs at National University - Education, Clinical / Counseling Psych, Special Education, Business Administration, Educ. Administration, Public Health - are shown below. To see more programs, click on "see additional programs".
Public Administration
Rank: #3
Economic score: 0.32
HR Management
Rank: #15
Economic score: 0.36
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
Rank: #8
Economic score: 0.37
Psychology
Rank: #1
Economic score: 0.5
Health Administrative Services
Rank: #42
Economic score: 0.5
Student Counseling
Rank: #16
Economic score: 0.57
Homeland Security
Rank: #11
Economic score: 0.59
Education
Rank: #72
Economic score: 0.59
Accounting
Rank: #80
Economic score: 0.62
Health & Fitness
Rank: #66
Economic score: 1.08
The average full-time graduate completes their degree in 4.4 years. 65% of all students graduate within 8 years including part-time students. The graduation rate at National University is 14% higher than the state average, and 7% above the average for all regional universities in the country.
At National University, Pell Grant recipients represent 17% of the measured graduating class, 18% lower than the national average of 35%. The average Pell Grant recipient at National University graduates within 4.4 years.
National University is in the bottom 25% of schools for graduating Pell recipients.
We calculate this performance by adjusting the graduation rate of Pell students by their percentage of the student body. This adjustment is made to prevent schools with large numbers of Pell students from underperforming in comparison to schools with few Pell students but high graduation rates.
National University’s economic mobility score of 12.52 is calculated by adjusting the 2.26 economic score of lower-income students by the 17% pell grant recipients within the student body. National University’s EMS of 12.52 ranks in the bottom 50% nationally.false
Economic Mobility
To calculate economic mobility of low-income (household earnings below $30,000) students, we adjust each institution’s economic score by their percentage of Pell Grant students. The logic of this Pell-adjusted calculation is derived from Third Way’s Economic Mobility Index (EMI).
Bottom 50%
The average Title IV recipient at National University pays $20,722 a year, $14,900 less than the $35,622 advertised. See below the cost breakdown for students who receive Title IV grants, broken down by income level.
Average net price
The average net price shown by income level for all students that receive Title IV aid. Calculated by deducting the average grant and scholarship aid from tuition, fees, books, and room and board. Limited to first-time, full-time students. Public institution figures are calculated using in-state tuition figures.
Median net price $20,722
Much of the gap between net price and sticker price is filled by institutional and government grants. At National University, 100% of students receive some grants and scholarships, compared to the national average of 87% for all colleges and universities. The average amount of federal, state, and institutional grants that students receive is shown on the right.
This leaves a total of $20,722 on average to be covered by the student – be it through loans or out of pocket. In total, null% of students take out loans, federal or private, at an average amount of $null. This is null the national average.
Pell grants
$4,159
State grants
$600
Institutional grants
$3,330
National University's moderately inclusive admissions are indicated by their 55% acceptance rate. In 2021, the school had 154 applicants, of which 84 were admitted and 38 enrolled. National University has a rolling admissions policy, which means applications are reviewed as they arrive until all spaces are filled.
National University does not consider standardized testing in their admissions process.
Full time
45%
83%
Female
64%
59%
First time
4%
59%
In-state
83%
68%
1st generation
44%
35%
White
35%
52%
Black
10%
14%
Hispanic
29%
15%
Asian
N/A
5%
American Indian
1%
1.6%
Pacific Islander
2%
0.3%
Other
23%
12%