National American University-Colorado Springs South

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2019 Undergraduate Tuition

$15,000

2019 Average Net Price

$19,702

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.98%

Default Rate

2018 Enrolled Students

146

28.8% Full-Time

About

National American University-Colorado Springs South is a higher education institution located in El Paso County, CO. In 2019, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at National American University-Colorado Springs South were Medical Assistant (7 degrees awarded).

In 2019, 25 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at National American University-Colorado Springs South. 68% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 32% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (8 degrees), 1.33 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (6 degrees).

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

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Costs

In 2019, the median undergraduate tuition at National American University-Colorado Springs South is $15,000

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,702.

In 2019, 85% of undergraduate students attending National American University-Colorado Springs South received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 59% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$15,000

2019 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2019, the cost of tuition at National American University-Colorado Springs South was $15,000.

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

Average Net Price

$19,702

2019 Value

59.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2019 National American University-Colorado Springs South had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,702. Between 2018 and 2019, the average net price of National American University-Colorado Springs South grew by 59.7%.

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

85%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

59%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

85% of undergraduate students at National American University-Colorado Springs South received financial aid through grants or loans in 2019. This represents a decline of 9.57% with respect to 2018, when 94% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at National American University-Colorado Springs South (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-Colorado Springs South 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-Colorado Springs South had a total enrollment of 146 students in 2018. The full-time enrollment at National American University-Colorado Springs South is 42 students and the part-time enrollment is 104. This means that 28.8% of students enrolled at National American University-Colorado Springs South are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at National American University-Colorado Springs South, both undergraduate and graduate, is 52.1% White, 19.9% Black or African American, 11.6% Hispanic or Latino, 2.74% Asian, 2.05% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 1.37% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.685% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at National American University-Colorado Springs South in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (21.4%), followed by White Female (21.4%) and Black or African American Male (14.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

28.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at National American University-Colorado Springs South in 2018, both undergraduate and graduate, is 146 students. The full-time enrollment at National American University-Colorado Springs South is 42 and the part-time enrollment is 104. This means that 28.8% of students enrolled at National American University-Colorado Springs South 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-Colorado Springs South (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

50%

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 South was 50%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges (59%), National American University-Colorado Springs South had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2018)

White
76 enrolled students
Black or African American
29 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
17 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at National American University-Colorado Springs South is 52.1% White, 19.9% Black or African American, 11.6% Hispanic or Latino, 2.74% Asian, 2.05% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 1.37% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.685% 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/Associates Colleges is 43.3% White, 26.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.8% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2019, 9 more women than men received degrees from National American University-Colorado Springs South. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at National American University-Colorado Springs South is white (8 degrees awarded). There were 1.33 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (6 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at National American University-Colorado Springs South is Medical Assistant (7 degrees awarded).

In 2019, the most specialized majors across all degree types at National American University-Colorado Springs South, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Legal (1 degrees awarded), Protective Services (2 degrees), and Health (11 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 South 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-Colorado Springs South in 2019 are Legal (1 degrees awarded), Protective Services (2 degrees), Health (11 degrees), Business (8 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (2 degrees) (as of 2019).

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 South are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at National American University-Colorado Springs South are Legal (1 degrees awarded), Protective Services (2 degrees), Health (11 degrees), Business (8 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (2 degrees) (as of 2019).

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 South 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-Colorado Springs South.

Most Common (2019)

Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
2 degree-majors awarded
Medical Assistant
2 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
2 degree-majors awarded

In 2019, the most common associates degree concentration at National American University-Colorado Springs South was Criminal Justice - Safety Studies with 2 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2019

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2019

In 2019, 8 degrees were awarded to men at National American University-Colorado Springs South, which is 0.471 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (17).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2019, 4 degrees were awarded to men at National American University-Colorado Springs South in General Business Administration & Management, which is 2 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2019, 8 degrees were awarded to men at National American University-Colorado Springs South in Medical Assistant, which is 8 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2018 at National American University-Colorado Springs South is Female and Black or African American (100% 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 (2019)

White
8 degrees awarded
Black or African American
6 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at National American University-Colorado Springs South is white (8 degrees awarded). There were 1.33 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (6 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2019)

White Female
6 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
4 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at National American University-Colorado Springs South is white female (6 degrees awarded). There were 1.5 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (4 degrees).

Operations

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at National American University-Colorado Springs South is Office and Administrative Support, with 1 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$8.62k

2019 Salaries

97%

decline from 2018

In 2019, National American University-Colorado Springs South paid a median of $8.62k in salaries, a 97% decline from the previous year.

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

Occupations by Share

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

1 Employees

In 2018, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at National American University-Colorado Springs South was Office and Administrative Support with 1 employees.