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          National University has 27 locations, listed below.

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            • National University

              11255 N Torrey Pines Rd La Jolla, CA 92037-1011

              BBB Accredited Business
            • National University

              2488 Historic Decatur Rd Ste 100 San Diego, CA 92106-6134

              BBB Accredited Business
            • National University

              7787 Alvarado Rd La Mesa, CA 91942-8243

              BBB Accredited Business
            • National University

              660 Bay Blvd Ste 110 Chula Vista, CA 91910-5200

              BBB Accredited Business
            • National University

              33077 Ping Pl Bldg Fleet San Diego, CA 92147-5202

              BBB Accredited Business

            Business ProfileforNational University

            College and University
            HeadquartersMulti Location Business
            BBB accredited business
            The Complaints and Reviews shown on this HQ profile may have been submitted against either the HQ itself or one of the corporate-owned locations found under "Find Locations".

            At-a-glance

            Customer Reviews

            1.41/5stars

            Average of 17 Customer Reviews

            Customer Complaints

            50 complaints closed in last 3 years

            22 complaints closed in last 12 months

            BBB Rating & Accreditation

            Accredited Since: 7/1/1993

            Years in Business: 52

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            Overview

            This business offers educational services.

            Business Details

            This is a multi-location business.

            Find a Location

            National University has 27 locations, listed below.

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              • National University

                11255 N Torrey Pines Rd La Jolla, CA 92037-1011

                BBB Accredited Business
              • National University

                2488 Historic Decatur Rd Ste 100 San Diego, CA 92106-6134

                BBB Accredited Business
              • National University

                7787 Alvarado Rd La Mesa, CA 91942-8243

                BBB Accredited Business
              • National University

                660 Bay Blvd Ste 110 Chula Vista, CA 91910-5200

                BBB Accredited Business
              • National University

                33077 Ping Pl Bldg Fleet San Diego, CA 92147-5202

                BBB Accredited Business
              BBB File Opened:
              12/6/1993
              Years in Business:
              52
              Business Started:
              11/22/1971
              Business Incorporated:
              11/22/1971
              Accredited Since:
              7/1/1993
              Type of Entity:
              Corporation
              Alternate Business Name
              • National University (Executive Park Center)
              • National University-Orange Learning Center
              Business Management
              • Ms. Michelle Bello, Associate VP of Finance
              • Ms. Carla Anthony, Member
              • Ms. Alecia Banton, Member
              • Ms. Julie Bazzo, Member
              • Mr. Randy Frisch, President
              • Ms. Karin Akerman, Investigations
              • Mr. Dave Lawrence, Member
              • Ms. Melinda Shapiro, Senior Director of Compliance
              • Ms. Amy Glynn, Manager
              Contact Information

              Principal

              • Ms. Julie Bazzo, Member
              • Mr. Randy Frisch, President

              Customer Contact

              • Ms. Karin Akerman, Investigations
              • Ms. Amy Glynn, Manager
              Additional Contact Information

              Fax Numbers

              • (619) 563-2509
                Other Fax
              • (858) 541-7900
                Other Fax

              Phone Numbers

              Email Addresses

              Customer Complaints

              50 Customer Complaints

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              Most Recent Customer Complaint

              03/04/2024

              Complaint Type:
              Problems with Product/Service
              Status:
              Resolved
              I called in and spoke to someone about enrolling at National University. I had my transcripts sent. I changed my mind about attending because I was unable to log in or reach anyone on the phone. The only way for me to withdraw/cancel/rescind my application is to talk to one specific person, who is never available. I've called more than 20 times asking to be withdrawn. They just keep saying someone will call me back and that they can't withdraw me without verifying via phone call. This is while I'm verifying on the phone. The class starts today. I've not logged in and don't want to attend there, but they're making it impossible for me to drop. I filed a complaint with **** of ** asking them to not release funds to these people as I'm not going to attend there. It seems like a scam and like they are trying to run out the clock so that I owe money. I would just like to withdraw my application and walk away having never attended. Someone should bring a lawsuit, but I'm hoping that I don't have to.
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              Customer Reviews

              17 Customer Reviews

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              Most Recent Customer Review

              David B

              1 star

              02/29/2024

              I was automatically withdrawn from the university due a financial aid system error. I was supposed to list it as Northcentral university on my FAFSA. I was placed in the returning student program. I waited for Three months. My advisor for re-entry was *********************. She rarely communicated with me and was almost never available. I called each week and could never get a straight response for any of the other re-entry team advisors. I was told there was a backlog and that they really had no idea when I would be starting classes. It seemed like they really didn't have it together and that there was a lot of disorganization. I am choosing to pursue my degree somewhere else. For the price the customer service was absolutely terrible.

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