NPU Description

Close to the heart of the computer industry in Northern California, Northwestern Polytechnic University provides undergraduate and graduate degrees for those who wish to work in the computer, business and engineering fields.

Located in Fremont, California, Northwestern Polytechnic awards bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in such specialized fields as Business Administration, Electronics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science and Global Business Development.

Since Northwestern Poly is within 40 minutes of San Francisco as well as San Jose (the center of Silicon Valley where computers and technology are the main industry), students have an abundance of employment opportunities upon graduating.

To further develop students’ subject-related and overall professional skills, Northwestern Poly hosts seminars and lectures with respected professionals in various business-related fields.

Campus life includes a student association and several clubs, including a music club and many fitness and recreation clubs.

Undergraduate admission requirements include transcripts and SAT scores. Those seeking graduate admission will need to take the GRE.

Financial aid may be awarded to students who would otherwise not be able to afford tuition costs.

Quick Facts

Location

Southwest

Setting

Small Town Setting

Type

Private

Size

Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Website

www.npu.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

No

In-State Tuition

$7,340

Out-of-State Tuition

$7,340

Selectivity

Open Admissions

Enrollment

1,003

NPU Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
169
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
1,003

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
16%
Graduate
84%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
86%
Part-Time
14%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
3%
Asian
81%
Caucasian
13%
Other
3%

International Students

International
88%
Domestic
12%