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 has 150+ academic programs with convenient 4-, 8-, and 12-week courses designed to help students achieve their goals while managing busy lives. As a leader in online education, NU has offered online classes for over 20 years, in addition to onsite classes at locations across California and on military bases nationwide. Since our founding, we’ve expanded to serve over 40,000 students and a global network of more than 240,000 alums. We are a leading educator of U.S. military personnel, offering tuition discounts to Veterans, active duty servicemembers, and their spouses and dependents. As the top institution for training educators in California, NU has recommended more candidates for California teaching credentials than any other university in the state