NU 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$13,320

Cost of attendance at National University in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$6,749
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$13,320

Cost of attendance at National University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$20,840
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at National University was $9,966. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

NU net price calculator

$9,966

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in California and nationwide.

California's average	$10,382
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of NU for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$9,966	$11,397 (53%)	$12,231		$12,231
2021	$21,363	$6,387 (43%)	$19,370		$23,427
2020	$14,976	--
2018	$23,232	$855 (4%)	$25,056	$27,247	$25,424	$27,247
2017	$22,377	$344 (2%)	$22,459	$22,752	$22,386	$25,045
2016	$22,033	$316 (1%)	$23,385	$22,398	$25,826	$26,755	$26,755
2015	$22,349	$1,069 (5%)	$23,936	$24,178	$24,609	$26,393	$27,201
2014	$21,280	--	$21,407	$22,478	$23,106	$23,268

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of National University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$36,459	$837 (2%)	$13,320	$22,014	$1,125
2021	$35,622	$2,454 (7%)	$13,320	$21,222	$1,080
2020	$33,168	$2,120 (7%)	$13,320	$18,096	$1,752
2019	$31,048	$800 (3%)	$13,320	$16,024	$1,704
2018	$30,248	$824 (3%)	$13,016	$15,584	$1,648
2017	$29,424	$768 (3%)	$13,032	$14,800	$1,592
2016	$28,656	$816 (3%)	$12,744	$14,344	$1,568
2015	$27,840	$504 (2%)	$12,384	$13,904	$1,552
2014	$27,336	$1,848 (7%)	$12,096	$13,720	$1,520
2013	$25,488	--	$11,736	$12,272	$1,480

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: NU estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,125.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, NU estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: N/A

If living off-campus, with family: $4,275

If living off-campus, not with family: $4,761
How much is NU application fees?: NU does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: NU offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

National University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$370	$430
For out-of-state students	$370	$430

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by National University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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