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Naval Postgraduate School
Monterey, CA
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$15,977
Out-of-State Tuition
$21,605
Avg On-Campus Living
$18,167
Avg Off-Campus Living
$15,000
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$34,144
Net price (after aid)Data not available
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Sticker price estimated as tuition + on-campus living (estimated total cost). Net price not reported by this institution. Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
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Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
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Most qualified applicants are admitted.
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Admissions
Acceptance rate
89%
SAT range
863 - 1093
ACT range
14 - 22
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Monterey, CA 93943
Academics
Studying online: a large share study entirely online
In Fall 2023, 1,122 of Naval Postgraduate School's 2,600 students (43%) were enrolled entirely at a distance.
Distance-education figures count STUDENTS enrolled in Fall 2023, not programs on offer. "Exclusively at a distance" means a student took only distance courses that term. A college with few or no such students may still run online courses or an online degree, so a low figure is not evidence that online study is unavailable, and a high one is not a judgement of quality either way.
U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS Fall Enrollment (distance education status), Fall 2023
Fields of study
Naval Postgraduate School reported conferring credentials in 30 different fields to the federal government. See which ones, and at what credential level.
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About Naval Postgraduate School
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- Where is Naval Postgraduate School located?
- Naval Postgraduate School is located in Monterey, CA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Naval Postgraduate School?
- Naval Postgraduate School is a public university based in CA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Naval Postgraduate School?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Naval Postgraduate School is approximately 89%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Naval Postgraduate School?
- Naval Postgraduate School's published in-state tuition is approximately $15,977 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Naval Postgraduate School?
- Naval Postgraduate School reports total enrollment of approximately 17,903 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Naval Postgraduate School?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Naval Postgraduate School.
Fields this college awarded credentials in
The 14 largest of 30 fields Naval Postgraduate School reported, by credentials conferred in 2023-24, using the federal classification of each field. The level is the highest credential actually awarded, which is not always the one a field is best known for.
| Field | Awarded | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 459 | Graduate |
| Systems Engineering | 351 | Graduate |
| Operations Research | 277 | Graduate |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 249 | Graduate |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 150 | Graduate |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | 137 | Graduate |
| Military Applied Sciences | 136 | Graduate |
| Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations | 118 | Graduate |
| Homeland Security | 86 | Graduate |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 54 | Graduate |
| Data Science | 52 | Graduate |
| Data Analytics | 51 | Graduate |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 37 | Graduate |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 33 | Graduate |
Fields are as classified in the federal IPEDS completions collection, which records credentials already conferred. A field listed here was awarded in the reporting year; it does not confirm the program is currently admitting students, and a field CampusPin has no guide for is still shown under its official federal title. Confirm current offerings with the institution.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024Last verified: May 19, 2025
Facts on this profile of Naval Postgraduate School are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.
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CampusPin. (2024). Naval Postgraduate School, college profile. Retrieved from https://campuspin.com/schools/naval-postgraduate-school
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