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North American University

Stafford, TX · Suburb · 609 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
Suburb
Small (<3k)
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
Nearest airport from college
HOU · Houston Hobby
19 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$27,981
Avg net price
$18,721
Room & board
$12,726
Tuition
$15,436
Books & supplies
$1,102/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$18,720
$30–48k
$17,784
$48–75k
$20,001
$75–110k
$22,786
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Essay Requirements

North American University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
29%
4-yr on-time completion
18%
1st-yr retention
46%
Transfer-out rate
0%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
30%
Transferred
13%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
58%
Median earnings (6yr)
$32,221
Median debt
$4,925
Monthly loan payment
$52
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,474$14,750
Debt (90th percentile)
$26,750
Student Body
Men 71%Women 29%
17
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
45%
First-generation
45%
Median family income
$25,859
Independent students
9%
Avg age at entry
20.0
Part-time students
6%
Race & ethnicity
White
5%
Hispanic
15%
Black
28%
Asian
3%
Two or more
1%
Non-resident
44%
Unknown
3%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$32,221
Computer Science21
Business Administration, Management and Operations13
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods8
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Institutional
Classification
Master's (Medium)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions
Full-time faculty
42%
Avg faculty salary
$4,633/mo
Instructional spend/student
$6,234
Federal loan rate
33%

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