North American University
Stafford, TX 77477-0000
About North American University
North American University is a private research university in Stafford, Texas, enrolling about 609 students. North American University awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Published tuition for full-time study is about $15,436 per year before aid; net price varies by family income. Student demographics in federal data include Non-Resident Alien (44.0%) and Black or African American (27.8%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key findings
- North American University charges about 0.5× the national private non-profit median tuition ($15,436).
- Versus the Texas median, sticker tuition is 55% above.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 31.58%.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| North American University | $15,436 | $18,721 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| Texas (state median) | $9,940 | $8,031 | 184 |
| Rural (locale median) | $14,160 | $18,700 | 1,649 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is North American University really?
Key findings
- North American University charges about 0.5× the national private non-profit median tuition ($15,436).
- Versus the Texas median, sticker tuition is 55% above.
North American University tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $15,436
Finding North American University charges about 0.5× the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $15,436. That is about 0.5× the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the Texas median ($9,940), sticker tuition is 55% above. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is 30% above.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private non-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at North American University versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at North American University versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at North American University is $18,721.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $18,721 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $10,690 above the Texas median net price. Versus rural campuses, net price runs $21 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At North American University, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
North American University: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for North American University—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
High completion indicates students finish programs at scale; it does not alone measure instructional quality or labor-market fit.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$15,436
Avg. net price
$18,721
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $18,720 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $17,784 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $20,001 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $22,786 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $61,744. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What North American University is known for
Top program completions
- Computer Science115
- Business Administration and Management, General41
- Curriculum and Instruction23
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General17
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services14
See earnings & programs for more.
Is North American University a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
North American University is a good school for those looking for high program completion rates.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for North American University.
Campus
Location
Stafford, TX
City / state
- ZIP
- 77477-0000
- NCES locale
- Rural fringe
Compared with Rural campuses nationally, net price is at the median for Rural campuses ($18,700 median).
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Southwest
- Carnegie
- Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
Size
Enrollment
609
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 689
- Graduate
- 374
- Full-time share
- 94%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$4,925
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 45.38%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for North American University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at North American University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for North American University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $11,700 | $11,700 | $9,107 |
| 2014 | $11,900 | $11,900 | $11,668 |
| 2015 | $11,900 | $11,900 | $12,188 |
| 2016 | $11,900 | $11,900 | $9,574 |
| 2017 | $9,900 | $9,900 | $10,882 |
| 2018 | $9,900 | $9,900 | $12,299 |
| 2019 | $9,900 | $9,900 | $11,565 |
| 2020 | $9,900 | $12,675 | $10,393 |
| 2021 | $9,900 | $9,900 | $15,060 |
| 2022 | $12,300 | $12,300 | $13,154 |
| 2023 | $12,836 | $12,836 | $17,950 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
North American University reported total enrollment of about 609 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 71% male and 29% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Non-Resident Alien (44.0%), Black or African American (27.8%), and Hispanic or Latino (14.9%). About 45.38% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 44.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
93.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at North American University in 2024 is 609 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 689 students. Graduate enrollment is about 374 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
46.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
17.54% 100% Completion Time
31.58% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 17.54% of students graduating from North American University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Computer Science: 63% male / 37% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 51% male / 49% female
- Curriculum and Instruction: 43% male / 57% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
What do North American University graduates earn—and in which programs?
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of North American University.
Evidence Median federal loan debt: $4,925. Average net price used in cost models: $18,721.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for North American University.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 7 programs by IPEDS completions (8 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at North American University.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for North American University graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for North American University—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 42.0%
- Texas median 18.1 pp below median (60.1%)
- Southwest median 17.7 pp below median (59.7%)
- U.S. median 16.0 pp below median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $4,633
- Texas median 0.65× the median ($7,150)
- Southwest median 0.65× the median ($7,078)
- U.S. median 0.61× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,234
- Texas median 1.2× the median ($5,060)
- Southwest median 1.1× the median ($5,699)
- U.S. median 0.86× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
North American University at a glance
North American University
North American University is a private non-profit institution in Stafford, TX, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Computer ScienceBusiness Administration and Management, GeneralCurriculum and Instruction
- Largest enrollment groups
- Non-Resident Alien44.0%Black or African American27.8%Hispanic or Latino14.9%
Schools near North American University
Other campuses in Stafford, TX when available, plus nearby institutions in Texas.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade F) within Texas, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is North American University located?
North American University is located in Stafford, TX.
What is North American University's tuition?
North American University tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $15,436 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $18,721 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does North American University cost?
Reported tuition is $15,436 and average net price is $18,721 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $12,726 annually.
What is the student body demographics at North American University?
North American University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 689 students, Non-Resident Alien (44.0%), Black or African American (27.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend North American University?
About 44.6% of students at North American University are first-generation college students.
What is the graduation rate at North American University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 31.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do North American University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $4,925.
Is North American University public or private?
North American University is a private nonprofit institution located in Stafford, TX.
Is North American University an HBCU?
No. North American University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is North American University a tribal college?
No. North American University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is North American University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, North American University does not meet that proxy (reported share 14.9%).
Is North American University religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for North American University in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.