Since 1971, National University has been dedicated to meeting the needs of hard-working adults across the U.S. by providing accessible, affordable, achievable higher education. Founded by retired U.S. Navy Capt. David Chigos, we are proud to be a private nonprofit university and a top provider of online education to students nationwide and around the globe. NU offers over 75 programs and four-week classes designed to help students reach their goals while balancing busy lives. A pioneer in online education, NU has offered online classes for over 20 years, as well as classes on-site at locations across California and on select military bases nationwide.