Why Choose National University?

50+ years of experience in
student-focused higher
education

Robust network with 40,000
students and 240,000 alumni

Flexible 4 & 8 week
course options

Numerous scholarship
opportunities

One of the Largest Nonprofit
Universities in the U.S.

Admission Requirements

To apply to National University, prospective students should take note of the following admission requirements:

  • 1.

    High school or college transcripts.

  • 2.

    Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.

  • 3.

    First-time students must attend an orientation course before enrolling.

  • 4.

    Individual degree programs may have additional admission requirements.

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Grow as You Learn - With
National University’s Holistic Programs

National University (NU) is one of the largest nonprofit universities in the U.S. At NU, the focus is on making higher education accessible for everyone. NU’s student-centered academic programs and comprehensive support services equip students with the tools needed to excel in today’s fast-paced world. National University is dedicated to transforming higher education for busy adults and working professionals

Offering over 190 career-focused programs, manageable four- and eight-week course structures, and flexible online classes, NU provides essential academic, financial, career, family, and emotional support services. These resources are designed to help students succeed not just in the classroom, but also at work, at home, and beyond.

WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)

American Bar Association (ABA)

Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)

Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)

Committee of Bar Examiners of the State Bar of California (Cal Bar)

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)

Council on Education in Public Health (CEPH)

Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA)

Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE)

Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)

International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE)

International Accreditation Commission for Systemic Therapy Education (IACSTE)

WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)

American Bar Association (ABA)

Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)

Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)

Committee of Bar Examiners of the State Bar of California (Cal Bar)

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)

Council on Education in Public Health (CEPH)

Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA)

Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE)

Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)

International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE)

International Accreditation Commission for Systemic Therapy Education (IACSTE)