National University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
At National University, fit and support deserve close attention: the 53% freshman retention rate and 50% graduation rate make advising, flexibility, and academic resources important questions. Because it is test-optional and no test-score scholarship cutoffs are listed, submit SAT/ACT scores only if they clearly strengthen your profile.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
National University facts and stats
National University enrolls about 11,297 undergraduate students in an urban campus setting. National University has a freshman retention rate of 53% and a 6-year graduation rate of 50%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 16:1.
San Diego, CA
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Key National University application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
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Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
March 2
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit scores to National University, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year and reserve the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes that could improve your superscore. Since National University does not offer Early Decision or Early Action, use its Regular Decision deadline as your score-arrival target and choose the last fall retake whose scores will be reported in time.
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What you'll actually pay
National University’s tuition and fees are $13,320. About 69% of students receive aid, and the average merit award is $6,717. Submit the FAFSA by the March 2 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.
National University’s estimated total cost of attendance is $43,681, including tuition, fees, room, and board. About 69% of students receive financial aid, with an average aid package of $11,956. Students receiving merit aid see an average award of $6,717. For context, graduates leave with an average debt of $6,186.
Student life at National University
Student activities and organization details coming soon.
Campus housing details coming soon.
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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