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National Defense University

country rank  435
world rank  1168

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Overview

Established in 1976, the National Defense University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the medium town of Fort Lesley J McNair (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), District of Columbia. Officially accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, National Defense University (NDU) is a coeducational US higher education institution. National Defense University (NDU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. NDU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

National Defense University's Control Typepublic

Entity

National Defense University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

National Defense University' Size by Total Enrollmentnot reported

Selectivity

National Defense University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Acronym NDU
Founded 1976
Video Presentation

n.a.; please submit an official National Defense University general video presentation.

University Location

Address 62, 300 5th Avenue
Fort Lesley J McNair
20319 District of Columbia
United States
National Defense University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
National Defense University Phone Number +1 (202) 685 4700
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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following National Defense University's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify National Defense University's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This National Defense University's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at National Defense University.

National Defense University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic National Defense University's admission information.

National Defense University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


National Defense University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Not reported


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

National Defense University's acceptance rate range is not reported.


National Defense University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


National Defense University's Admission Office Admission Office






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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for National Defense University.

National Defense University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Not reported


National Defense University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Not reported


National Defense University's Control Type Control Type

National Defense University is a public higher education institution.


National Defense University's Entity Type Entity Type

National Defense University is a non-profit higher education institution.


National Defense University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Not reported


National Defense University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Not reported


Religious Affiliation

National Defense University does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of National Defense University's main facilities:


National Defense University's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit National Defense University's Library


National Defense University's Housing University Housing

Not reported


National Defense University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of National Defense University's main services:


National Defense University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

National Defense University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported

National Defense University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


National Defense University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

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National Defense University's Career Services Career Services

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Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


National Defense University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

National Defense University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some National Defense University's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

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National Defense University's X (formerly Twitter) page National Defense University's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

National Defense University's YouTube channel National Defense University's official YouTube channel

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

National Defense University's main LinkedIn profile

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