Campus Identity
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.
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.
California
California
California
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
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.
Station: MONTEREY · Source: NOAA NCEI
Cost Breakdown
2024-25 academic year. Tuition: College Scorecard. Fees and room & board: IPEDS/NCES.
| Cost Item | In-State | Out-of-State |
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Fields of Study
77 programs offered
Most Popular Programs
Bar width proportional to graduates per year. Earnings = median 4 years after graduation.
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.
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)
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Location
Monterey, CA