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North American University

#2331 in US ranking Stafford, TX
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$32,700
Tuition & fees
$15,436
Avg. aid
$14,020
Receiving aid
98%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
32%
Median salary
$31,561
1 yr after graduation

What does North American University offer in terms of athletics?

North American University is not an NCAA member. Students should therefore avoid interpreting a general list of sports associated with the institution as a list of NCAA varsity teams.

Sports reported in the institution's profile include basketball, soccer, cross-country running, track and field, tennis and cheerleading, alongside other activities. A listing alone does not establish that each activity has a current varsity roster, club, intramural league or athletic scholarship. Students hoping to compete should check the present team schedule, governing association, roster and eligibility rules for the specific sport; those seeking casual recreation should ask which activities are open without team selection.

What student groups and Associations are available at North American University?

Student organizations give North American University students ways to meet peers around academic, cultural and creative interests. Groups identified in its student-organization profile include Women in Business, ACM-Woman, the African Student Association, the Art Club and the International Student Network Club.

Those examples show different types of involvement, from professional interests to cultural connection, but an organization's listing does not establish its current meeting schedule. Students who want to participate should check the current student-activities directory or an involvement event for active groups, membership rules and opportunities to help organize activities.

Who studies at North American University?

North American University reported 983 enrolled students in the institutional profile, making it a relatively small university. Its reported student-to-faculty ratio is 15 to 1; that institution-wide measure is not a promise about the size of a particular class.

The 2024-25 entering undergraduate data counted 142 first-time degree- or certificate-seeking students and 111 transfer-in students. Among the reported first-time students with geographic-origin counts, 74 were Texas residents, 10 came from other U.S. states and 58 came from foreign countries. These are counts for an entering group, not percentages of the entire student body. The mix is relevant to students seeking peers with different educational paths, but it cannot by itself describe the experience in any one program or classroom.

How does student life look like at North American University?

Everyday student life at North American University takes place in a small Houston-area university setting, with opportunities to connect through classes, organizations and campus events. The scale may make the availability and timing of particular activities especially relevant to students balancing study with work or a commute.

Students can look beyond a list of clubs when judging fit: orientation, academic advising, places to study between classes and the hours of student services all affect a typical week. The university's reported 15-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio describes the institution overall, while a student's actual experience will depend on program courses and scheduling. Applicants with substantial work or family commitments should compare those schedules with the activities they hope to join.

What libraries are available to students at North American University?

The NAU Library is North American University's reported campus library. Students can reserve study rooms, making it a potential place for group work as well as individual study.

The library is not reported to offer study areas open around the clock. Students who expect to study late should check current opening hours rather than assume 24-hour access. Before a research-heavy course, it is also useful to ask a librarian which databases, journals and research-help services support the subject and how to access electronic materials away from campus.

North American University Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

983

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

60

Total staff

20 full time, 25 part time

Veterans affair office

No

North American University Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 609
Graduate: 374

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 805
Part-time: 178

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 25
Men: 35

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 68
Black or African American: 71
White: 19
Asian: 12
Two or more races: 4
Unknown: 4

North American University Sports & Athletics

Varsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).

Sport

Varsity Intramural Aid

Equestrian sports

–Both–

Data 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.