Campus & Student Life at National University

Home to about 8,441 undergraduates in 2020, National University is a large, private university located in La Jolla, California. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, National University offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by National University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our National University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

National University Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit National University Disability Services.

National University for the Military

While not a "service academy", National University does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit National University Veteran Services . For more information, check out our National University for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at National University

National University does not offer on-campus housing.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at National University

National University has a comparatively large, student body. There were 8,441 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 3,292 (39.0%). Part-time attendance was 5,149 (61.0%).

National University is Ranked #508 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, National University receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank National University #508 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at National University by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the National University Diversity Guide.

National University Athletics

We wanted to tell you about student athletes at National University, but that information was not available.

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to National University Athletics