Facts and History
NPS Facts and History
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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.
![Naval Postgraduate School Accreditation Fact Book](https://nps.edu/documents/10180/108523075/FactsandHistory_Fact+Book_img.jpg/93a2007f-c8b8-4789-bf88-001814aa1f42?t=1457041375000)
Fact Book
The NPS Fact Book is produced annually to provide detailed data, facts and figures about the institution, its students, faculty and staff, and resources.
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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.
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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.
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NPS History
Established in 1909, the Naval Postgraduate School has provided unique graduate education and research programs for more than 100 years.
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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