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Admission

Naval Postgraduate School Monterey Admission 2026-27

Naval Postgraduate School is a Public Graduate School, located in the city of Monterey, California. In the 2019 academic year, Naval Postgraduate School had a total enrollment of 2,704 students with an international student population of 300 students from across the globe seeking to study in the USA.

Accredited by the Senior Commission of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), the institute is a prestigious organization of the US Education System. There are four graduate schools functioning under the organization that offers around 45 diverse degree programs. Naval Postgraduate School admissions are open round the year on a rolling basis.

Rankings

  • Naval Postgraduate School ranks in the Top 6% of the universities in the world.
CategoryRank
Monterey Rank#1
United States Rank#267
World Rank#858
  • US News and World Report 2021 Ranking for Naval Postgraduate School:
Graduate ProgramRank
Engineering#106 out of 214
Public Affairs/Public Policy#52 out of 272
Homeland/National Security and Emergency Management#1

Highlights

TypeGraduate school
Established1909
LocationMonterey, California, U.S.
Endowment5.08 million USD
Application FeeNot Applicable
Application SeasonRolling
English language proficiency scoreTOEFL or equivalent
Additional test scoresGRE or equivalent
Financial AidAvailable as grants, awards and scholarships
Official websitenps.edu

Campus

  • The current campus of the school is located in Monterey which is in California. The campus is built on 627 acres of land.
  • Impressive recreational activities and government housing facilities are also provided to the students.
  • Limited numbers of student lockers are also available on-campus and are allotted by the Program Officer.

Housing Facilities/Residence

  • The institute provides on-campus accommodation facilities to its candidates. The students who opt for residing in on-campus housing will be given Temporary Quarters to live upon arrival. Then they will be shifted to Permanent Quarters.
  • The Navy Lodge-Monterey is the guest accommodation center which is located in La Mesa Village.
  • The Navy Gateway suites include Standard Deluxe with Kitchenette, Deluxe Queen with Kitchenette and Standard Deluxe without Kitchenette.
  • Special accommodation and services are provided to people with disabilities. The accommodation is quite affordable.

Courses

  • The institute offers an array of courses for international students across its 14 academic departments and 4 graduate schools. Three research centers are also available.
  • Its 4 graduate schools are namely Graduate School of Business & Public Policy, Graduate School of Engineering & Applied Sciences, Graduate School of Operational & Information Sciences and School of International Graduate Studies.
  • Some of the unique programs offered by the institute are Space Systems, Combat Systems, Communication Systems and many more.
  • A unique MBA program is offered to the students by The Graduate School of Business and Public Policy.

Naval Postgraduate School Application Process

NPS accepts applications twice yearly i.e. during March and in September. Applications are accepted online through its official website.

How to Apply?

Application Portal: Apply using the Online Application Portal

Application Fee: No Fee

Application Deadline: Rolling

SemesterDeadline
SpringDecember 21st
FallSeptember 13th
SummerJune 20th
WinterDecember 29th

Basic Admission Requirements

  • A GPA of 2.2
  • High-school transcripts (official)
  • GRE score or equivalent
  • English Proficiency Test certificates with TOEFL(iBT):83 or equivalent
  • Letter of Intent
  • 2 letters of recommendation
  • Writing samples
  • Financial Statement
  • Valid passport and visa.

Naval Postgraduate School Cost of Attendance

For all the prospective applicants of the institute, an estimated budget for international students looking to study in the US is as follows:

  • The average tuition fee is USD 6,000 per quarter.
  • The fee for the Joint Executives Systems Engineering Management Programs is USD 54,000.
  • For the distance learning program, the tuition fee is different for different courses.
  • For the Joint Executive Systems Engineering Management Program, the total fee is 54,000 USD. This includes tuition fees, books, and travel expenses.
  • Other expenses that do not institute specific but general expenses common to residing in the USA are as tabulated below.
ExpenseInternational Fees
Tuition/FeesUSD 6,000 per quarter
Books/SuppliesUSD 1,200
Room/BoardUSD 10,000
TransportationUSD 2,500
Personal ExpensesUSD 5,000
MealsUSD 5,000

Scholarships/Financial Aid

The Naval Postgraduate School offers financial aid in the form of federal grants and scholarships for international students to study in the USA. Only two scholarships are available for the non-military applicants only which are discussed below.

  • The students who are selected for the Smart Scholarship Program receive a stipend of 25,000 USD-38,000 USD. Students from the UK, New Zealand, Australia, Canada with a GPA of 3.0 are eligible for the scholarship.
  • The SFS-STEM scholarship is given to the students having a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. They receive 34,000 USD per year.
  • The SFS-Monarch scholarship also has a value of 34,000 USD per year.
ScholarshipAmountType of ScholarshipDeadline
Civilian Master’s degree Scholarship- STEM and MONARCH programsUSD 34,000+Merit-BasedJuly 20th, 2022
Smart Scholarship ProgramUSD 25,000-38,000Merit-basedNot specified

Alumni Network

  • NPS alumni network aims to bring about a collaboration between the students, faculty and alumni.
  • There are over 50,000 alumni. The alumni get free access to Dudley Knox Library.
  • They also get to be a part of various events like the golf tournament, grand winter ball, etc.
  • Some of the notable alumni include Alice Trevino, Ronald A. Route, P. Gardner Howe III.

Placements

The students of the organization are offered jobs under the USA government. All the placements will be done via USAJOBS which is the official website of the federal government.

The students will have to create a profile on the website and upload the required documents. They will also be able to view the status of their job application. Here is a list of salaries offered to alumni of Naval Postgraduate School as per different courses:

DegreeSalary
Masters in ScienceUSD 115,000

FAQs

Ques. Where should I send my transcripts?

Ques. How do I know my transcripts have been received?

Ques. What are the academic requirements for admission to NPS?

Ques. What programs are available?

Ques. What application materials are required for Master’s degree programs?

Ques. Will I be notified when my application materials have been received?

Ques. Why has my school been deleted?

Ques. How many programs can I apply to?

Ques. How are the applications prioritized?

Ques. Will you accept official transcripts from an international school?