
North American University is a private university in Stafford, Texas, in the Houston metropolitan area. Its current identity is that of a small institution offering undergraduate and graduate study, rather than a branch of another university with a similar name.
The university's history is relevant to applicants comparing older statistics with current programs: a past enrollment figure or academic catalog may describe a different stage of the institution's development. For decisions about a degree, the applicable sources are the current catalog, the program's requirements and the university's present accreditation status.
North American University offers a relatively focused selection of academic programs rather than the range of schools found at a large research university. Fields represented in its academic offerings include computer science, business administration, education and criminal justice.
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North American University is in Stafford, a Houston-area community in Texas. The setting gives students access to a large regional employment market while making the practical details of commuting and transportation important to an enrollment decision.
Prospective students should check where their own classes meet and estimate travel time for the hours they expect to be on campus. Houston-area distances can be substantial, and an evening or part-time schedule may produce a different commute from a conventional daytime schedule. Students relocating from elsewhere should also compare housing locations with their likely class and work commitments.
North American University's educational focus is reflected in programs in professional fields and in services intended to support students' academic and career planning. Its international student presence is another notable feature of the institution's profile.
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Name of the institution
North American UniversityLevel of institution
Four or more yearsControl of institution
PrivateSetting type
Suburb: LargeInstitutional Category
Degree - granting, primarily baccalaureate or aboveInstitution size category
Under 1,000School type
Comprehensive higher education institutionMain student body
CoeducationalCalendar system
SemestersFoundation year
2010North American University is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation confirms that the school meets quality standards and is required for students to receive federal financial aid.
Bachelor's degree
Master's degreeData last updated on November 2, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.