The School
The Naval Postgraduate School is America's national security research university. It provides education and research programs that are relevant to the needs and interests of the Navy, Department of Defense, other military services and federal agencies.
The Campus
Located in Monterey, California on the Pacific Ocean, 120 miles south of San Francisco, the Naval Postgraduate School campus covers 627 acres of land. The site, home to NPS since 1951, houses state-of-the-art laboratories, numerous academic buildings, a library, government housing and impressive recreational facilities.
The Students
As of 2006, nearly 1,800 students attend the Naval Postgraduate School in residence and another 850 are enrolled in off-campus degree or certificate programs. The student body consists of officers from all branches of the U.S. uniformed services, officers and civilians from approximately 60 other countries and civilian employees of both the federal government and state and local governments. A limited number of defense contractors and enlisted personnel are also enrolled. Selection for graduate education at NPS is based upon outstanding professional performance, promotion potential, and a strong academic background.
The Faculty
Drawn from a broad array of educational institutions, the faculty represent a prestigious collection of scholars, the majority of whom are civilians. Faculty interaction with students is high and every class is taught directly by a faculty member. All tenure and tenure-track faculty hold a doctoral degree. Other faculty are credentialed experts in their fields of study.
The Degrees
The Naval Postgraduate School confers the following advanced degrees: Master of Arts Degree, Master of Business Administration, Master of Science Degree, Engineer Degree, Doctor of Philosophy, and Doctor of Engineering.
For more information on admission, contact:
Naval Postgraduate School
Admissions Office
1 University Circle, He-022
Monterey, CA 93943
Telephone: (831) 656-3093 / DSN 756-3093
e-mail: grad-ed@nps.edu
Printed catalogs:
For a printed catalog, send a request to the address above and include a check or money order for $10 per catalog to cover shipping and handling. Make payable to U.S. Treasurer.
The online edition of the School's catalog is updated quarterly and located at: http://www.nps.edu/admissions/catalog