Facts and History
NPS Facts and History
Accreditation
NPS is accredited by the Senior Commission of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), a regional collaboration of higher education four-year and graduate institutions.
NPS Annual Report
NPS is a Naval command with a graduate university mission. We are accountable to the Department of the Navy and the Annual Report provides a public overview of relevant activities and results.
History of the Hotel Del Monte
Prior to becoming the home of NPS, the Hotel Del Monte was one of the most elegant seaside resorts in the world.
Office of Institutional Effectiveness
The mission of Office of Institutional Effectiveness (OIE) is to increase University effectiveness by providing and promoting information to enhance understanding of the institution.
NPS History
Established in 1909, the Naval Postgraduate School has provided unique graduate education and research programs for more than 100 years.
Welcome Center
The NPS Welcome and Historic Center provides static displays and interactive media offering visitors a greater understanding of the university's historical contributions, as well as its current mission and objectives