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North American University

Stafford, Texas 77477-0000

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

Business-focusedTight-knitSuburbanInternational

Known for computer science — close-knit campus

North American University is a private institution in Stafford with particular strength in computer science and business.

A small campus of 573 undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

27% of students graduate within four years. Net price after aid averages $17,950.

Established
2007
Motto
"Inspiration. Innovation. Global Competence."
Mascot
Stallion
Type
Private university
Conference
National Association of

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Acceptance
SAT Avg
573Students
15:1Student:Faculty
27%Grad Rate
Earnings 10yr
$17,950Net Price

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$12,836
Room & Board$8,360
Books & Supplies$1,122
Total Cost of Attendance$24,909
Average Net Price$17,950
Median Debt at Graduation$4,925
Monthly Payment (10yr)$52

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$15,554
$30–48K$19,251
$48–75K$22,451
$75–110K$24,799
$110K+$24,909

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

60.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

9.3%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$4,750

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

3

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

1

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

0

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

1

Drug Arrests

1

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (13)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

43%

Below Average

Student Body

Undergrads
573
Gender Split
28% / 72%
Women / Men
First Generation
45%
Pell Grant Recipients
51%

Race & Ethnicity

White 6%
Black 38%
Hispanic 9%
Asian 6%
Two+ 1%
Int'l 27%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate27.0%
Freshman Retention43.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$32,221

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • History NAU is an institution of higher education founded as Texas Gulf Institute in April 2007.
  • The institute offered certificate programs for the first two years of its inception.
  • Upon approval by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) to offer bachelor's degree programs in July 2010, the school applied to change its name to North American College (NAC).
  • During the 2010–11 academic year the college moved into its new administrative and educational building located at 3203 N.
  • In 2017, physician Serif Ali Tekalan was appointed the third president of the university, succeeding Recayi "Reg" Pecen, an engineer, who had been appointed in 2012.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

95Average

Estimated from TX state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

Houstonpop. 2.3M
15 mi(26 min)
Austinpop. 960K
136 mi(236 min)
San Antoniopop. 1.5M
175 mi(303 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

IAH Houston Intercontinental28 mi
AUS Austin130 mi
SAT San Antonio173 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1619 mi · ~46h 46m drive
New York, NY1433 mi · ~41h 24m drive
Hartford, CT1527 mi · ~44h 7m drive
Providence, RI1587 mi · ~45h 51m drive
Albany, NY1506 mi · ~43h 30m drive
Syracuse, NY1418 mi · ~40h 58m drive
Rochester, NY1362 mi · ~39h 21m drive
Buffalo, NY1300 mi · ~37h 33m drive
Philadelphia, PA1355 mi · ~39h 9m drive
Pittsburgh, PA1152 mi · ~33h 17m drive
Harrisburg, PA1284 mi · ~37h 6m drive
Newark, NJ1426 mi · ~41h 12m drive
Washington, DC1234 mi · ~35h 39m drive
Baltimore, MD1266 mi · ~36h 34m drive
Atlanta, GA716 mi · ~20h 41m drive
Charlotte, NC941 mi · ~27h 11m drive
Raleigh, NC1071 mi · ~30h 56m drive
Miami, FL978 mi · ~28h 15m drive
Orlando, FL861 mi · ~24h 52m drive
Tampa, FL803 mi · ~23h 12m drive
Nashville, TN680 mi · ~19h 39m drive
New Orleans, LA331 mi · ~9h 34m drive
Richmond, VA1176 mi · ~33h 58m drive
Chicago, IL955 mi · ~27h 35m drive
Detroit, MI1120 mi · ~32h 21m drive
Minneapolis, MN1067 mi · ~30h 49m drive
St. Louis, MO692 mi · ~19h 59m drive
Kansas City, MO656 mi · ~18h 57m drive
Indianapolis, IN880 mi · ~25h 25m drive
Columbus, OH1007 mi · ~29h 5m drive
Cleveland, OH1129 mi · ~32h 37m drive
Milwaukee, WI1018 mi · ~29h 25m drive
Dallas, TX228 mi · ~6h 35m drive
Houston, TX15 mi · ~26 min drive
Austin, TX136 mi · ~3h 56m drive
San Antonio, TX175 mi · ~5h 3m drive
Los Angeles, CA1361 mi · ~39h 19m drive
San Francisco, CA1634 mi · ~47h 12m drive
San Diego, CA1290 mi · ~37h 16m drive
Seattle, WA1886 mi · ~54h 29m drive
Portland, OR1830 mi · ~52h 52m drive
Denver, CO877 mi · ~25h 20m drive
Phoenix, AZ1004 mi · ~29h drive
Salt Lake City, UT1195 mi · ~34h 31m drive
Honolulu, HI3882 mi · ~112h 9m drive
Deep South / Subtropical (warm winters, hot summers)

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