School Highlights
National American University-Mesquite serves 180 students
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 70%.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Enrollment: 180 students
- Minority enrollment: 72%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
National American University-Mesquite ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
Student Earnings
School Overview
National American University-Mesquite
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
262 staff
Student Body
The student population of National American University-Mesquite has grown by 71% over five years.
The National American University-Mesquite diversity score of 0.62 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
180 students
4,541 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
# Full-Time Students
n/a
1,289 students

# Part-Time Students
n/a
3,252 students

# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
344 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
42 students
1,266 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
16 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
138 students
3,252 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
15 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
251 students
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
22%
46%

% Black
50%
12%

% White
28%
30%

% Two or more races
n/a
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%


Diversity Score
0.62
0.68

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
26%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
2.44%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) (Year 2013)
$41,200
$34,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
83%

Median Debt for Graduates
$24,384
$10,765

Median Debt for Dropouts
$12,497
$5,500

Acceptance Rate
n/a
76%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is National American University-Mesquite's ranking?
National American University-Mesquite ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation).
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