Founded in 1971, National University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of La Jolla (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), California. Officially accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, National University (NU) is a large coeducational US higher education institution. National University (NU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 51 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy This higher education institution has an open admission policy. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. NU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, financial aids and/or scholarships, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.