nu.edu
Link authority for nu.edu (registrable domain: nu.edu) from the Common Crawl web graph: PageRank and harmonic centrality history since 2017, current scores, and the site's top backlink sources.
Web-graph authority (0-100)
Domain scores measure nu.edu as a whole: every subdomain's links rolled up into one node of Common Crawl's domain-level web graph. Host scores measure the exact hostname nu.edu. WWW scores cover the www variant of that hostname, which the graph tracks as its own entry since January 2026 (before that, www and bare host were merged). A big gap between domain and host usually means the domain's authority lives on other subdomains. PageRank is link-endorsement authority: how much weight the sites linking here carry themselves. Harmonic centrality measures reach: how close this site sits to the rest of the web when following links, which favors broadly connected sites over ones boosted by a few heavy linkers. All are normalized 0 to 100 within each crawl snapshot; a dash means that series does not exist for this site.
Homepage
What nu.edu presents on its own homepage: the page title, description, and the social share markup it publishes. Pulled from https://nu.edu.
| Title | National University I Earn Your Degree Online | Private College with Flexible, Accredited Programs |
|---|---|
| Description | NU is an accredited leader with over 150 flexible online bachelor's and graduate degree programs. Find your path and apply today. |
| OG Title | National University I Earn Your Degree Online | Private College with Flexible, Accredited Programs |
| OG Description | NU is an accredited leader with over 150 flexible online bachelor's and graduate degree programs. Find your path and apply today. |
| OG Site Name | National University |
| Twitter Card | summary_large_image |
Social accounts and contact points
Where this site maintains a presence and every reachable route its homepage exposes: social accounts, contact pages, addresses, and content feeds.
| nationaluniversity | |
| X | natuniv |
| nationaluniversity | |
| national-university (business) | |
| Youtube | UClVkT52nlUbaGDBzWV6xg0w (channel) |
| Tiktok | national_university |
Structured data (JSON-LD)
The schema.org markup this homepage publishes: the machine-readable identity search engines and AI systems read. Types found: WebSite, WebPage, CollegeOrUniversity, FAQPage.
JSON-LD block (4,840 bytes)
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"@context": "https://schema.org",
"@type": "FAQPage",
"@id": "https://www.nu.edu/#faqpage",
"inLanguage": "en-US",
"isPartOf": {
"@id": "https://www.nu.edu/#webpage"
},
"about": {
"@id": "https://www.nu.edu/#organization"
},
"mainEntity": [
{
"@type": "Question",
"name": "What is the admissions process?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": "Enrolling in a university is a big decision. Our dedicated admissions team is here to guide you through the admissions process and help you find the right program for you and your career goals. Learn more by visiting our admissions page."
}
},
{
"@type": "Question",
"name": "Can I transfer credits I've earned at another school?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": "At National University, we make the process of transferring simple and streamlined. NU has articulation agreements with hundreds of colleges and universities, so you can get the credit you deserve for previous coursework. Learn more by visiting our transfer information pages."
}
},
{
"@type": "Question",
"name": "How soon can I start my chosen program?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": "National University accepts and reviews applications year-round. You can begin classes any month of the year, depending on whether you're studying online or based on course availability at your chosen learning facility. Learn more by visiting our admissions page."
}
},
{
"@type": "Question",
"name": "Do I qualify for any scholarships or financial aid?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": "At National University, our financial aid team is ready to help you understand your education costs and secure the resources you need. You may be eligible for financial aid, including grants, loans, and scholarships. Learn more by visiting our financial aid and scholarships page."
}
},
{
"@type": "Question",
"name": "Is military assistance available?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": "Start by talking to your Education Services Officer (ESO), who can guide you through the application process for federal loans and tuition assistance (TA). A National University Enrollment Services representative can also provide support. See Veteran's Affairs and Financial Aid for additional information."
}
},
{
"@type": "Question",
"name": "What student clubs or organizations are offered?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": "National University supports a wide range of student clubs and organizations, available both in-person and online. Participating can help you build leadership skills, expand your ePortfolio, and even earn an Effective Leadership Certificate."
}
}
]
}
Authority over time
Every Common Crawl web-graph release since 2017, roughly quarterly. The domain series goes back to 2017; Common Crawl only began publishing the host-level graph in 2020, so host lines start there. Click a legend entry to show or hide that line. Flat lines are normal for established sites; watch for sustained rises or drops, which track real gains or losses in who links here.
A note on www: through the end of 2025 the source web graph merged www and non-www hostnames into the bare name, so one host line covers both. Starting in January 2026 the graph splits them into separate entries, which is why www can carry its own scores going forward.
Backlink counts
Unique linking domains seen in Common Crawl's link graphs. This is a different dataset than the 0-100 authority scores above: these are raw counts, host-level for nu.edu and domain-level for nu.edu with all its subdomains combined. Common Crawl covers a large sample of the web, not all of it, so treat counts as comparable between sites rather than absolute totals.
Top backlinks in the domain graph
Common Crawl publishes two link graphs. The DOMAIN graph connects whole domains: every link from any page of one domain to any page of another. This table shows the highest-authority domains linking to nu.edu (including its subdomains), ranked by the linker's PageRank. The table shows the top 1,000; the download carries the full stored list (up to 10,000 linkers) as JSON. Click a linker for its own site profile.
Top backlinks in the host graph
The HOST graph connects exact hostnames, so subdomains count separately. This table shows the highest-authority hosts linking to nu.edu specifically, ranked by the linker's PageRank. The table shows the top 143; the download carries the full stored list (up to 10,000 linkers) as JSON. Click a linker for its own site profile.