National University: cost & net price by income
San Diego, California
Here's what students actually pay to attend National University after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. Families earning under $30k pay about $19,370 a year, while families earning $48k–$75k pay around $23,427. Published in-state tuition is $13,320. These are federal figures (U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard), so they reflect real aid.
What you'll pay, by family income
Average net price per year after grants and scholarships.
- Under $30k$19,370/yr
- $48k–$75k$23,427/yr
National University cost at a glance
- In-state tuition
- $13,320
- Out-of-state tuition
- $13,320
- Students receiving aid
- 26%
B
FindU Value Grade
Outcomes weighed against what students actually pay.
FindU Grades are FindU editorial ratings derived from public federal data (IPEDS / U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard). They are one opinion — not an official measure or a prediction of any individual outcome.
Cost FAQ
- How much does National University cost for low-income families?
- For families earning under $30k, the net price at National University is about $19,370 per year after need-based aid.
- What is tuition at National University?
- At National University, published in-state tuition is $13,320 and out-of-state tuition is $13,320 per year (before aid). Most students pay less than the sticker price once grants and scholarships are applied.
- Is National University worth the cost?
- FindU gives National University a value grade of B — weighing outcomes against what students actually pay. (FindU editorial rating from public data — not an official measure.)