Northwestern Polytechnic University
Fremont, CA47671 Westinghouse Drive, Fremont, CA 94539
510-592-9688
Northwestern Polytechnic University (NPU) is a private university in Fremont, California. It was founded in 1984. NPU has an enrollment of about 3,500 students. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs in engineering, business, and computer science.
NPU was founded by Dr. James H. Hsu, who also served as the university's first president. Dr. Hsu had previously founded several other universities in the United States and Taiwan. NPU was originally located in Sunnyvale, California, but moved to Fremont in 2001.
The university is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). NPU is also a member of the Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities (AICCU).
NPU offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs. The university's engineering programs are accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). The university's business programs are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
NPU is home to the Institute of Intelligent Systems, which conducts research in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robotics. The university is also home to the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, which helps students start their own businesses.
The university has a strong commitment to international education. NPU has exchange programs with universities in China, Taiwan, and India. The university also offers a number of study abroad programs.
NPU is located in the heart of the Silicon Valley, which is home to many high-tech companies. The university's location provides students with opportunities to intern and work for these companies.
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 33
Acceptance Rate: 46.15%
Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Main Website: https://www.npu.edu/
Financial Aid: https://www.npu.edu/admissions/tuition
Annual Costs
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $22080
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $22080