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Not for Profit since 1971
Quality, access, relevance, accelerated pace, affordability, and community are the core values that shape the National University mission and our commitment to you.
Since 1971, National University has been dedicated to making lifelong learning opportunities accessible, challenging, and relevant to a diverse student population.
Based in San Diego, California, National University offers a wide range of educational opportunities that will help you earn your associate’s, bachelor’s or master’s degree or teaching credential. Choose from a variety of online degree programs or from our convenient locations throughout California and Nevada.
Dedicated to accessibility since 1971, National University more than 45 locations that offer:
- More than 120 undergraduate and graduate degree programs
- 30 teacher credential and certificate programs
- 70 online graduate and undergraduate degree programs
Accredited by the Western Associate of Schools and Colleges and other leading organizations, we provide:
- Accelerated one-course-per-month format
- Student advocates seven days a week
- 24 hour live phone support
- On campus and online services and resources
With more than 130,000 alumni and 22,000 full-time equivalent students, National provides more master's degrees in education to minority students than any other college or university in California. Annually, National University also ranks in the Top 10 nationally in granting master's degrees to women.
National features locations throughout San Diego County. Regional campuses are also located in Camarillo, Costa Mesa, Sacramento, Redding, San Jose, Stockton, Fresno, Bakersfield, Ontario, San Bernardino, Los Angeles, Sherman Oaks, Orange and Twentynine Palms, as well as Henderson, Nevada.