Naval Postgraduate School: Review & Facts

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Naval Postgraduate School is a graduate and professional, public school with 2,670 students enrolled. This institution was originated in 1909 and is one of the 3 colleges located in Monterey, California.

Academic Offerings

At Naval Postgraduate School you can obtain your postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
64
Naval Postgraduate School deploys a quarter-based curriculum calendar system and offers 64 majors. The most popular concentrations are Engineering, Management, Computer Science, Business, and Political Science. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

Student to faculty ratio at Naval Postgraduate School is excellent - 4:1. Learn more on faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about admission at Naval Postgraduate School and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (831) 656-2442 or check Naval Postgraduate School Website.

Opportunities and Services

ROTC
Available
No
Naval Postgraduate School offers a distance education program.

Naval Postgraduate School provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 400 students, which offers a reasonable on-campus housing opportunity.

Naval Postgraduate School Location and Address

Postal Address:
Naval Postgraduate School
1 University Circle
Monterey, California
93943, USA
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