National American University-Independence

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2018 Undergraduate Tuition

$15,000

2019 Student Loan

3.98%

Default Rate

2018 Enrolled Students

4.82% Full-Time

About

National American University-Independence is a higher education institution located in Jackson County, MO. In 2018, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at National American University-Independence were General Business Administration & Management (10 degrees awarded), Occupational Therapist Assistant (6 degrees), and Salon Management (5 degrees).

In 2018, 50 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at National American University-Independence. 88% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 12% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (37 degrees), 3.7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (10 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at National American University-Independence is $15,000, which is $3,216 more than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,784).

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Costs

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

In 2018, 91% of undergraduate students attending National American University-Independence received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 88% 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-Independence was $15,000.

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

Average Net Price

This chart compares the average net price of National American University-Independence (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

91%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

88%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

91% of undergraduate students at National American University-Independence received financial aid through grants or loans in 2018. This represents a growth of 11% with respect to 2017, when 82% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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

3.98%

2019 Default Rate

142

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at National American University-Independence was 3.98%, which represents 142 out of the 3569 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-Independence had a total enrollment of 83 students in 2018. The full-time enrollment at National American University-Independence is 4 students and the part-time enrollment is 79. This means that 4.82% of students enrolled at National American University-Independence are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at National American University-Independence, both undergraduate and graduate, is 56.6% White, 27.7% Black or African American, 4.82% Hispanic or Latino, and 1.2% Asian.

Students enrolled at National American University-Independence in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (100%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

4.82%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at National American University-Independence in 2018, both undergraduate and graduate, is 83 students. The full-time enrollment at National American University-Independence is 4 and the part-time enrollment is 79. This means that 4.82% of students enrolled at National American University-Independence are enrolled full-time compared with 42.4% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

100%

2015 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-Independence was 100%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges (59%), National American University-Independence had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2018)

White
47 enrolled students
Black or African American
23 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
4 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at National American University-Independence is 56.6% White, 27.7% Black or African American, 4.82% Hispanic or Latino, and 1.2% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 43.3% White, 26.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.8% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2018, 38 more women than men received degrees from National American University-Independence. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at National American University-Independence is white (37 degrees awarded). There were 3.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (10 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at National American University-Independence is General Business Administration & Management (10 degrees awarded), followed by Occupational Therapist Assistant (6 degrees) and Salon Management (5 degrees).

In 2018, the most specialized majors across all degree types at National American University-Independence, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Personal & Culinary Services (5 degrees awarded), Protective Services (5 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-Independence are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,731,503 people), Other managers (2,146,940 people), Registered nurses (1,770,878 people), Accountants & auditors (1,376,162 people), and Software developers (1,312,199 people).

The most specialized majors at National American University-Independence in 2018 are Personal & Culinary Services (5 degrees awarded), Protective Services (5 degrees), Health (22 degrees), Business (15 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (3 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-Independence are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at National American University-Independence are Personal & Culinary Services (5 degrees awarded), Protective Services (5 degrees), Health (22 degrees), Business (15 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (3 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-Independence are Elementary & secondary schools (5,483,119 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,202,014 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,391,445 people), Computer Systems Design (2,185,689 people), and Construction (1,229,470 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-Independence.

Most Common (2018)

General Business Administration & Management
10 degree-majors awarded
Occupational Therapist Assistant
6 degree-majors awarded
Salon Management
5 degree-majors awarded

In 2018, the most common associates degree concentration at National American University-Independence was General Business Administration & Management with 10 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2018

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2018

In 2018, 6 degrees were awarded to men at National American University-Independence, which is 0.136 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (44).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2018, 3 degrees were awarded to men at National American University-Independence in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.273 times less than the 11 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2018, 11 degrees were awarded to men at National American University-Independence in General Business Administration & Management, which is 3.67 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2016 at National American University-Independence is Female and White (50% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate/Associates 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2018)

White
37 degrees awarded
Black or African American
10 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at National American University-Independence is white (37 degrees awarded). There were 3.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (10 degrees).

4% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2018)

White Female
32 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
9 degrees awarded
White Male
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at National American University-Independence is white female (32 degrees awarded). There were 3.56 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (9 degrees).

Operations

National American University-Independence employs 3 No academic ranks. Most academics at National American University-Independence are Female No academic rank (3), and Male No academic rank (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at National American University-Independence 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

$950k

2018 Salaries

10.9%

decline from 2017

In 2018, National American University-Independence paid a median of $950k in salaries, a 10.9% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 12.8M (34.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$204k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2018, National American University-Independence paid a total of $204k to 3 employees working as instructors, which represents 21.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $3.32M (26%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

3 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

10 Employees

In 2018, the most common positions for instructional staff at National American University-Independence was No academic rank with 3 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at National American University-Independence 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 (2018)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2018, the most common demographic for instructional staff at National American University-Independence was Female No academic rank with 3 employees, and Male No academic rank with 0 employees.

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