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Naval Postgraduate School

Monterey, CA·Public·https://www.nps.edu/

Campus Identity

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Naval Postgraduate School is a public university in Monterey, CA. The campus sits in a beach town, just 1 mile from the ocean.

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At a Glance

Naval Postgraduate School is a public university in Monterey, CA. The campus sits in a beach town, just 1 mile from the ocean.

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Campus Lifestyle

Naval Postgraduate School is a 1,000–4,999, suburban school. The campus is 1 miles from Monterey Beach, CA and 142 miles from DNC Parks & Resorts at Yosemite, Inc..

School Size & Setting

1,000–4,999

Suburban setting

Beach Access

1 miles

Monterey Beach, CA

Weather

Warm Climate

56°F avg school-year

Nearby Ski Resorts

Naval Postgraduate School students have access to 3 ski resorts within driving distance. The closest is DNC Parks & Resorts at Yosemite, Inc., 142 miles away. All are within 152 miles of campus.

Yosemite Ski & Snowboard Area

California

145 mi away
88 skiable acres5 lifts
152 mi away
862 skiable acres10 lifts

Beach Town

Students at Naval Postgraduate School are less than a mile from Monterey Beach, CA, putting the coast within easy reach any day of the week.

Monterey Beach, CA

Ocean access within 1.2 miles

1 mi away

Average Monthly Temperature

1991–2020 Climate Normals · Monterey, CA

Monterey has a mild climate, with winters averaging 52°F in Dec and summers peaking around 62°F in Sep.

52°Jan53°Feb54°Mar55°Apr56°May58°Jun60°Jul61°Aug62°Sep61°Oct56°Nov52°Dec

Station: MONTEREY · Source: NOAA NCEI

Cost Breakdown

2024-25 academic year. Tuition: College Scorecard. Fees and room & board: IPEDS/NCES.

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Fields of Study

77 programs offered

Most Popular Programs

Business Administration, Management and OperationsOther
571 grads/yr
Systems EngineeringOther
238 grads/yr
Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's
227 grads/yr
Systems EngineeringMaster's
192 grads/yr
International Relations and National Security StudiesMaster's
140 grads/yr

Bar width proportional to graduates per year. Earnings = median 4 years after graduation.

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Other571 grads
Systems Engineering
Other238 grads
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Master's227 grads
Systems Engineering
Master's192 grads
International Relations and National Security Studies
Master's140 grads
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
Other115 grads
Homeland Security
Master's109 grads
Operations Research
Other103 grads
International Relations and National Security Studies
Other92 grads
Operations Research
Master's91 grads

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect graduates working and not enrolled full-time. Data suppressed (shown as —) for programs with fewer than 30 graduates. Most recent available year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Naval Postgraduate School located?

Naval Postgraduate School is located in Monterey, CA. The main campus address is 1 University Circle, Monterey, CA. It is a public institution offering 4-year degree programs.

Is Naval Postgraduate School the right fit for me?

Whether Naval Postgraduate School is right for you depends on your academic goals, budget, lifestyle preferences, and career aspirations. Key factors to consider: admissions requirements, cost and financial aid, campus culture in Monterey, and available programs. Use CollegeCove's compare tool to weigh Naval Postgraduate School against similar schools side-by-side.

Tuition: College Scorecard (2024-25). Fees, room & board, and other data: IPEDS/NCES 2024. Always verify with Naval Postgraduate School directly for the most current information.

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Quick Facts

Type
Public
Location
Monterey, CA
Size
1,000–4,999
Degrees Offered
Master's, Doctoral
School Year Weather
Warm · 56°F avg
Nearest Airport
Monterey, CA (MRY) · 2 mialso SNS (16 mi), SJC (53 mi)

Location

Monterey, CA

Data Sources: Admissions, cost, and enrollment data sourced from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) (NCES, 2024 survey year). Fields of Study data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. On Campus Safety Score computed from Clery Act data (U.S. Dept. of Education, 3-year average normalized per 1,000 students). Data may not reflect most recent changes. Always verify with the institution directly.