North American University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$12,236

4.58% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$13,702

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

923

78.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

27%

17 Graduates

About

North American University is a higher education institution located in Fort Bend County, TX. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at North American University were Computer Science (69 degrees awarded), Curriculum & Instruction (42 degrees), and School Counseling & Guidance Services (29 degrees).

In 2023, 226 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at North American University. 51.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 48.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (9 degrees), 1.29 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (7 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at North American University is $12,236, which is $−17,044 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at North American University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 54 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at North American University is $12,236, which is $17,044 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,702.

In 2023, 98% of undergraduate students attending North American University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 40% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$12,236

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at North American University was $12,236. The cost of tuition at North American University is $−17,044 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

This chart compares the tuition costs of North American University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$13,702

2023 Value

1.97%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 North American University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,702. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of North American University grew by 1.97%.

This chart compares the average net price of North American University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,180

Room and Board

$1,122

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at North American University was of $9,180 in 2023. The cost of room and board decreased by 4.89% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,122. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at North American University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

98%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

40%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

98% of undergraduate students at North American University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 3.16% with respect to 2022, when 95% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at North American University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at North American University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 54 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

North American University had a total enrollment of 923 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at North American University is 726 students and the part-time enrollment is 197. This means that 78.7% of students enrolled at North American University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at North American University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 24.6% Black or African American, 14.5% White, 8.02% Asian, 6.5% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.867% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at North American University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (24.3%), followed by Black or African American Female (4.82%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (3.98%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (5.88%), followed by White Female (4.66%) and Asian Female (3.68%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

78.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at North American University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 923 students. The full-time enrollment at North American University is 726 and the part-time enrollment is 197. This means that 78.7% of students enrolled at North American University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at North American University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

43%

2023 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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at North American University was 43%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), North American University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at North American University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
227 enrolled students
White
134 enrolled students
Asian
74 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at North American University is 24.6% Black or African American, 14.5% White, 8.02% Asian, 6.5% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.867% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 113 students (12.2%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 6 more women than men received degrees from North American University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at North American University is hispanic or latino (9 degrees awarded). There were 1.29 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (7 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at North American University is Computer Science (69 degrees awarded), followed by Curriculum & Instruction (42 degrees) and School Counseling & Guidance Services (29 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at North American University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Education (107 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (90 degrees), and Business (29 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at North American University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,622,912 people), Accountants & auditors (1,051,575 people), Other managers (894,717 people), Software developers (737,421 people), and Secondary school teachers (551,079 people).

The most specialized majors at North American University in 2023 are Education (107 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (90 degrees), Business (29 degrees), and Protective Services (0 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at North American University are Surgeons, Physicians, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Architectural & engineering managers

The most specialized majors at North American University are Education (107 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (90 degrees), Business (29 degrees), and Protective Services (0 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at North American University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,133,905 people), Computer Systems Design (1,067,063 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (593,390 people), Banking & related activities (565,292 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (526,142 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by North American University.

Most Common (2023)

Computer Science
69 degrees awarded
Curriculum & Instruction
42 degrees awarded
School Counseling & Guidance Services
29 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common masters degree concentration at North American University was Computer Science with 69 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at North American University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

110

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

116

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 110 degrees were awarded to men at North American University, which is 0.948 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (116).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at North American University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 58 degrees were awarded to men at North American University in Computer Science, which is 1.81 times more than the 32 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 32 degrees were awarded to men at North American University in Computer Science, which is 0.552 times less than the 58 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

25%

100% Completion Time

29%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 25% of students graduating from North American University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 29% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 29% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at North American University is Female and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
9 degrees awarded
White
7 degrees awarded
Black or African American
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at North American University is hispanic or latino (9 degrees awarded). There were 1.29 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (7 degrees).

7.08% of degree recipients (16 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Male
5 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
4 degrees awarded
White Male
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at North American University is hispanic or latino male (5 degrees awarded). There were 1.25 times more hispanic or latino male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (4 degrees).

Operations

North American University employs 9 Lecturers, 6 Assistant professors and 2 Professors. Most academics at North American University are Female Lecturer (6), Male Assistant professor (4), and Male Lecturer (3).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at North American University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 18 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 17 employees, and Management with 12 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$5.49M

2023 Salaries

25.9%

growth from 2022

In 2023, North American University paid a median of $5.49M in salaries, a 25.9% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 12.1% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 4.2% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.01M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, North American University paid a total of $1.01M to 19 employees working as instructors, which represents 18.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Lecturer

Most Common Instructor

9 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

18 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at North American University were Lecturer with 9 employees, Assistant professor with 6 employees, and Professor with 2 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at North American University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 18 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 17 employees, and Management with 12 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Lecturer
Male Assistant professor
Male Lecturer

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at North American University was Female Lecturer with 6 employees, Male Assistant professor with 4 employees, and Male Lecturer with 3 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at North American University.

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