Our mission is to create a student-centered, world-class educational system that focuses on offering quality, market-relevant programs to lifelong learners.

Since 1971, National University has been dedicated to meeting the needs of hard-working adults by providing accessible, affordable, and achievable higher education opportunities. Founded by retired U.S. Navy Capt. David Chigos, we now educate students across the U.S. and around the globe as the largest private nonprofit university in San Diego. Our university continues to grow and change, but our commitment to our values remains constant. National University's values include:

Quality: Provide an exceptional student experience, from initial contact to degree completion and engagement as alumni.

Innovation: Cultivate innovation and invest in the latest developments that will have a positive impact on our students.

Collaboration: Create cooperative work relationships, enabling us to develop the best services, learning solutions, and academic pathways for our students.

Diversity: Embrace differences in race, gender, age, ability, and geography as apart of our academic fabric and appreciate those differences as drivers of change.

Access: Offer flexible, convenient, and affordable courses and programs for any qualified and motivated lifelong learner.

Accreditation Since 1977, National University has been accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).

Whether you're just beginning your college education or continuing studies begun at National University or elsewhere, you can rest assured that NU adheres to strict standards that maintain the level of quality you can expect from an institution of higher learning.

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