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North American University

Stafford, TX · Suburb · 609 students
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$18,721
Average net priceYour net price
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
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29%
Graduation rate
52% typical
Not reported
Earnings 10 years on
Open admission
Acceptance rate
Accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
About

North American University, located in Stafford, Texas, is a private institution best known for delivering accessible, career-focused degree programs with a strong global emphasis. The university's strongest academic offerings are in Computer Science, Business Administration, and Education, designed to equip students with practical skills for high-demand job markets. Its close-knit campus culture features exceptionally small class sizes and personalized faculty mentorship, fostering an inclusive, supportive environment for a remarkably diverse student body representing dozens of countries. What sets NAU apart is its unique combination of a vibrant, multicultural community and targeted professional preparation situated right within the greater Houston metropolitan area.


Wikipedia:North American University (NAU) is a private university in Stafford, Texas, United States. NAU offers bachelor's and master's degree programs in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Computer Science, and Education. In the fall of 2013, the university changed its name from Texas Gulf Institute to its current name.

Location
Stafford, TX, 77477-0000 · Suburb campus
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Nearest airport from college
HOU · Houston Hobby
19 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$15,436
Housing & food (on campus)$12,726
Books & supplies$1,102
Cost of attendance$31,212
Average net price$18,721
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$15,436
Housing & food (on campus)$12,726
Books & supplies$1,102
Cost of attendance$31,212
Average net price$18,721
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.na.edu
How it’s made up · in-state
Tuition$14,736
Fees$700
Housing$10,038
Books & supplies$1,102
Personal expenses$2,548
Transportation$1,996
Total published by the school$31,212
Source: www.na.edu
Net price by family income
$0–30k
$18,720
$30–48k
$17,784
$48–75k
$20,001
$75–110k
$22,786
Grants from the school
95% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $10,269
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
29%
Within 4 yrs
18%
Back for yr 2
46%
Transferred
0%
Pell students: 25.7% · others: 40.9% 
8 yrs after starting
30% graduated · 13% transferred · 58% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$32,221
Debt
Median at graduation$4,925
Monthly payment$52
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$14.8k
90th percentile$26,750
Admissions

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Student Body
Gender
Men 71%Women 29%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
17 : 1
Pell grant
45%
First-gen
45%
Family income
$25,859
Independent
9%
Age at entry
20.0
Part-time
6%
Where first-years come from
In state (TX)
52.1%
Out of state
7.0%
International
40.8%

Most out-of-state first-years from: LA 4 · IL 3 · FL 1 · MS 1 · NC 1

Race & ethnicity
White
5%
Hispanic
15%
Black
28%
Asian
3%
Two or more
1%
Non-resident
44%
Unknown
3%
Varsity sports
NAIA Division II
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs
After 6 yrs
$32,221
Computer Science21
Business Administration, Management and Operations13
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods8
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Institutional
Resources
Full-time faculty
42%
Faculty salary
$4,633/mo
Teaching spend
$6,234
per student
Federal loans
33%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (medium programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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