National University (California)

National University
MottoDiscendo Vivimus
(Latin)
Motto in English
We live through learning
TypePrivate university
Established1971; 53 years ago (1971)
FounderDavid Chigos
AccreditationWSCUC
Academic affiliations
NAICU[1]
PresidentMark D. Milliron
Academic staff
2,721 (full & part-time)[2]
Students23,909[3]
Undergraduates12,089[3]
Postgraduates11,820[3]
Location, ,
United States
CampusUrban, 20 campuses
ColorsBlue   and   Gray
MascotNavi the Navigator
Websitenu.edu

National University is a private university headquartered in San Diego, California, United States. Founded in 1971, National University offers academic degree programs at campuses throughout California, a satellite campus in Nevada, and various programs online. Programs at National University are designed for adult learners. On-campus classes are typically blended learning courses, concentrated to four weeks or on weeknights with occasional Saturday classes. The university uses asynchronous learning and real-time virtual classrooms for its online programs.[4]

  1. ^ "NAICU Web Pages - NAICU". Naicu.edu. Retrieved 23 May 2019.
  2. ^ Fischman, Josh (2010-07-25). "Faculty count. Information on faculty number". The Chronicle of Higher Education. Retrieved 2010-09-05.
  3. ^ a b c "Student enrollment. Information on Student Enrollment at the Western Association of Schools and Colleges website". Western Association of Schools and Colleges. 2016. Retrieved 15 November 2017.
  4. ^ "2017 General Catalog" (PDF). Nu.edu. Retrieved 15 November 2017.