North American University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$9,450

2021 Average Net Price

$15,991

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.52%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

821

71.9% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

29.4%

35 Graduates

About

North American University is a higher education institution located in Fort Bend County, TX. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at North American University were Curriculum & Instruction (76 degrees awarded), General Educational Leadership & Administration (56 degrees), and Computer Science (47 degrees).

In 2021, 251 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at North American University. 42.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 57.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (63 degrees), 3.71 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (17 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at North American University is $9,450, which is $−19,055 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at North American University is $9,450, which is $−19,055 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,991.

In 2021, 88% of undergraduate students attending North American University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 33% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$9,450

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at North American University was $9,450. The cost of tuition at North American University is $−19,055 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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

Average Net Price

$15,991

2021 Value

61.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 North American University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,991. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of North American University grew by 61.8%.

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

$9,391

Room and Board

$1,122

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at North American University was of $9,391 in 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 0.949% between 2020 and 2021.

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

88%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

33%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

88% of undergraduate students at North American University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 12.8% with respect to 2020, when 78% 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.

1.52%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at North American University was 1.52%, which represents 1 out of the 66 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 821 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at North American University is 590 students and the part-time enrollment is 231. This means that 71.9% of students enrolled at North American University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at North American University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 29.8% White, 23.4% Black or African American, 11.3% Asian, 6.33% Hispanic or Latino, 0.487% Two or More Races, 0.122% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.122% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at North American University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (42.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (7.44%) and Black or African American Female (5.23%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (21.1%), followed by White Male (18.9%) and Asian Male (11%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

71.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at North American University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 821 students. The full-time enrollment at North American University is 590 and the part-time enrollment is 231. This means that 71.9% of students enrolled at North American University are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% 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

35%

2021 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 35%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), 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 (2021)

White
245 enrolled students
Black or African American
192 enrolled students
Asian
93 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at North American University is 29.8% White, 23.4% Black or African American, 11.3% Asian, 6.33% Hispanic or Latino, 0.487% Two or More Races, 0.122% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.122% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 55% White, 13.5% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

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, 58 students (7.06%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 37 fewer women than men received degrees from North American University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at North American University is white (63 degrees awarded). There were 3.71 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (17 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at North American University is Curriculum & Instruction (76 degrees awarded), followed by General Educational Leadership & Administration (56 degrees) and Computer Science (47 degrees).

In 2021, 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. (154 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (66 degrees), and Business (31 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 (1,761,574 people), Accountants & auditors (1,065,277 people), Other managers (814,123 people), Software developers (604,390 people), and Financial managers (496,716 people).

The most specialized majors at North American University in 2021 are EDUCATION. (154 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (66 degrees), Business (31 degrees), and Protective Services (0 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians

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 Physicians, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Architectural & engineering managers, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at North American University are EDUCATION. (154 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (66 degrees), Business (31 degrees), and Protective Services (0 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (3,105,133 people), Computer Systems Design (996,659 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (575,141 people), Banking & related activities (557,958 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (511,528 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 (2021)

Curriculum & Instruction
76 degrees awarded
General Educational Leadership & Administration
56 degrees awarded
Computer Science
47 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common masters degree concentration at North American University was Curriculum & Instruction with 76 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

144

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

107

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 144 degrees were awarded to men at North American University, which is 1.35 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (107).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 48 degrees were awarded to men at North American University in Computer Science, which is 2.67 times more than the 18 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 42 degrees were awarded to men at North American University in Curriculum & Instruction, which is 1.24 times more than the 34 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

38%

100% Completion Time

45%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 38% of students graduating from North American University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 45% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 45% 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.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at North American University is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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 (2021)

White
63 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
17 degrees awarded
Asian
9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at North American University is white (63 degrees awarded). There were 3.71 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (17 degrees).

4.78% of degree recipients (12 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
34 degrees awarded
White Female
29 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at North American University is white male (34 degrees awarded). There were 1.17 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (29 degrees).

Operations

North American University employs 6 Instructors, 6 Assistant professors and 4 Associate professors. Most academics at North American University are Male Assistant professor (4), Male Instructor (3), and Female Instructor (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 14 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 12 employees, and Management with 11 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$3.89M

2021 Salaries

4.2%

decline from 2020

In 2021, North American University paid a median of $3.89M in salaries, a 4.2% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.1M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.01M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, North American University paid a total of $1.01M to 20 employees working as instructors, which represents 26% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.92M (32.5%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

6 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

14 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at North American University were Instructor with 6 employees, Assistant professor with 6 employees, and Associate professor with 4 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at North American University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 14 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 12 employees, and Management with 11 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Assistant professor
Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at North American University was Male Assistant professor with 4 employees, Male Instructor with 3 employees, and Female Instructor with 3 employees.

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