National American University-Colorado Springs

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2018 Undergraduate Tuition

$15,000

2018 Average Net Price

$11,196

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.0534%

on Student Loans

2017 Enrolled Students

196

27.6% Full-Time

About

National American University-Colorado Springs is a higher education institution located in El Paso County, CO. In 2018, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at National American University-Colorado Springs were General Business Administration & Management (16 degrees awarded), Health Care Administration & Management (6 degrees), and Computer & Information Systems Security (2 degrees).

In 2018, 60 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at National American University-Colorado Springs. 58.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (26 degrees), 1.53 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (17 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at National American University-Colorado Springs is $15,000, which is $−13,330 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,330).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at National American University-Colorado Springs was 0.0534%, corresponding to 1 out of the 1873 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2018, the median undergraduate tuition at National American University-Colorado Springs is $15,000

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,196.

In 2018, 90% of undergraduate students attending National American University-Colorado Springs received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 56% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$15,000

2018 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2018, the cost of tuition at National American University-Colorado Springs was $15,000.

This chart compares the tuition costs of National American University-Colorado Springs (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$11,196

2018 Value

In 2018 National American University-Colorado Springs had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,196.

This chart compares the average net price of National American University-Colorado Springs (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.

Financial Aid by Income Level

90%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

56%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

90% of undergraduate students at National American University-Colorado Springs received financial aid through grants or loans in 2018. This represents a growth of 36.4% with respect to 2017, when 66% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at National American University-Colorado Springs (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.

0.0534%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at National American University-Colorado Springs was 0.0534%, which represents 1 out of the 1873 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

National American University-Colorado Springs had a total enrollment of 196 students in 2017. The full-time enrollment at National American University-Colorado Springs is 54 students and the part-time enrollment is 142. This means that 27.6% of students enrolled at National American University-Colorado Springs are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at National American University-Colorado Springs, both undergraduate and graduate, is 46.9% White, 20.4% Black or African American, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, 3.06% Asian, 2.04% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 2.04% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at National American University-Colorado Springs in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (24.1%), followed by White Male (20.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (14.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

27.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at National American University-Colorado Springs in 2017, both undergraduate and graduate, is 196 students. The full-time enrollment at National American University-Colorado Springs is 54 and the part-time enrollment is 142. This means that 27.6% of students enrolled at National American University-Colorado Springs are enrolled full-time compared with 79.6% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at National American University-Colorado Springs (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

75%

2014 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 National American University-Colorado Springs was 75%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), National American University-Colorado Springs had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at National American University-Colorado Springs (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2017)

White
92 enrolled students
Black or African American
40 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
36 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at National American University-Colorado Springs is 46.9% White, 20.4% Black or African American, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, 3.06% Asian, 2.04% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 2.04% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 54.3% White, 13.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.1% Black or African American.

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, 13 students (6.63%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2018, 10 more women than men received degrees from National American University-Colorado Springs. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at National American University-Colorado Springs is white (26 degrees awarded). There were 1.53 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (17 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at National American University-Colorado Springs is General Business Administration & Management (16 degrees awarded), followed by Health Care Administration & Management (6 degrees) and Computer & Information Systems Security (2 degrees).

In 2018, the most specialized majors across all degree types at National American University-Colorado Springs, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Business (28 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (6 degrees), and Health (22 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 National American University-Colorado Springs are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,639,335 people), Other managers (2,238,430 people), Registered nurses (1,850,364 people), Software developers (1,446,628 people), and Accountants & auditors (1,374,574 people).

The most specialized majors at National American University-Colorado Springs in 2018 are Business (28 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (6 degrees), Health (22 degrees), Protective Services (3 degrees), and Legal (1 degrees) (as of 2018).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at National American University-Colorado Springs are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at National American University-Colorado Springs are Business (28 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (6 degrees), Health (22 degrees), Protective Services (3 degrees), and Legal (1 degrees) (as of 2018).

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 National American University-Colorado Springs are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by National American University-Colorado Springs.

Most Common (2018)

General Business Administration & Management
16 degrees awarded
Health Care Administration & Management
6 degrees awarded
Computer & Information Systems Security
2 degrees awarded

In 2018, the most common bachelors degree concentration at National American University-Colorado Springs was General Business Administration & Management with 16 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at National American University-Colorado Springs according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2018

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2018

In 2018, 25 degrees were awarded to men at National American University-Colorado Springs, which is 0.714 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (35).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at National American University-Colorado Springs by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2018, 12 degrees were awarded to men at National American University-Colorado Springs in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.2 times more than the 10 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2018, 10 degrees were awarded to women at National American University-Colorado Springs in Medical Assistant. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2015 at National American University-Colorado Springs is Male and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2018)

White
26 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
17 degrees awarded
Black or African American
11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at National American University-Colorado Springs is white (26 degrees awarded). There were 1.53 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (17 degrees).

8.33% of degree recipients (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2018)

White Female
16 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
10 degrees awarded
White Male
10 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at National American University-Colorado Springs is white female (16 degrees awarded). There were 1.6 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (10 degrees).

Operations

National American University-Colorado Springs employs 1 No academic ranks. Most academics at National American University-Colorado Springs are Female No academic rank (1), and Male No academic rank (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at National American University-Colorado Springs are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 10 employees, Management, with 2 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 1 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$592k

2017 Salaries

1.5%

growth from 2016

In 2017, National American University-Colorado Springs paid a median of $592k in salaries, a 1.5% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 20.5% decline between 2015 and 2016, and a 22.1% decline between 2014 and 2015.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$55k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2017, National American University-Colorado Springs paid a total of $55k to 1 employees working as instructors, which represents 9.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.04M (32.1%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

1 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

10 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at National American University-Colorado Springs was No academic rank with 1 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at National American University-Colorado Springs were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 10 employees, Management with 2 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 1 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2017)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at National American University-Colorado Springs was Female No academic rank with 1 employees, and Male No academic rank with 0 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at National American University-Colorado Springs.

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