Average

Score: 48/100

Naval Postgraduate School

4-Year Public

📍 Monterey, California 93943

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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.

Outcomes

C+

60/100

Affordability

44/100

Resources

C+

55/100

Experience

54/100

Prestige

23/100

Quick Stats

2,600

Total Enrollment

N/A

Graduation Rate

N/A

Retention Rate

N/A

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

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🏆 Where Naval Postgraduate School Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

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Combat Systems Engineering

of 1 schools

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Undersea Warfare

of 1 schools

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Finance and Financial Management Services, Other

of 4 schools

International Relations and National Security Studies, Other

of 5 schools

Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management

of 11 schools

Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare

of 11 schools

#10

National Security Policy Studies

#12

#18

#19

Data Analytics, General

of 21 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	N/A	N/A

Financial Aid

N/A

Receive Any Aid

N/A

Receive Pell Grants

N/A

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Systems Engineering 351 grads/yr Operations Research 277 grads/yr Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management 234 grads/yr International Relations and National Security Studies, Other 179 grads/yr Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General 137 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 130 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 119 grads/yr Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare 79 grads/yr Homeland Security 75 grads/yr National Security Policy Studies 70 grads/yr Data Science, General 52 grads/yr Data Analytics, General 51 grads/yr Organizational Leadership 47 grads/yr Electrical and Electronics Engineering 45 grads/yr Combat Systems Engineering 43 grads/yr Undersea Warfare 40 grads/yr Finance and Financial Management Services, Other 37 grads/yr Space Systems Operations 36 grads/yr Project Management 34 grads/yr Management Information Systems and Services, Other 31 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Naval Postgraduate School's top programs commonly pursue.

Architectural and engineering managers

$168k/yr 212,500 jobs

Database architects

$136k/yr 66,900 jobs

Engineers, all other

$118k/yr 158,800 jobs

Engineering teachers, postsecondary

$106k/yr 50,300 jobs

Industrial engineers

$101k/yr 351,100 jobs

Natural sciences managers

$161k/yr 104,300 jobs

Operations research analysts

$91k/yr 112,100 jobs

Purchasing managers

$140k/yr 83,500 jobs

Student Demographics

2,600

Total Students

20%

Women

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 72%

Hispanic 11%

Black 4%

Asian 4%

Two or More 2%

Non-Resident 6%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 57%

Fully Online 43%

📊 Age Distribution

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Naval Postgraduate School?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Naval Postgraduate School?

Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.

What is the graduation rate at Naval Postgraduate School?

Graduation rate data is not available for this institution.

Is Naval Postgraduate School a good school?

Naval Postgraduate School has a Repit College Score of 48/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Naval Postgraduate School?

Naval Postgraduate School has a total enrollment of 2,600 students.

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