National University

Since 1971, National University has been dedicated to meeting the needs of hard-working adults by providing accessible, affordable, achievable higher education opportunities. Founded by retired U.S. Navy Capt. Dr. David Chigos, we now educate students across the U.S. and around the globe as the largest private nonprofit university in San Diego. 

NU offers over 190 programs and four- and eight-week courses designed to help students reach their goals while balancing busy lives. A pioneer in online education, NU has offered online classes for over 20 years, as well as classes on-site at locations across California and on military bases nationwide. 

Since its founding, the National University community has grown to over 40,000 students and 230,000+ alumni worldwide. NU is a top educator of the U.S. military, providing tuition discounts to Veterans, active duty servicemembers, and their dependents. As the top educator of educators in California, NU has recommended more candidates for California teaching credentials than any other university in the state.