NAU offers bachelor's and master's degree programs in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Computer Science, and Education.
[1] In the fall of 2013, the university changed its name from Texas Gulf Institute to its current name.
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).
[5] NAU offers three bachelor's degree programs: Interdisciplinary Studies in Education, Computer Science, Criminal Justice and Business Administration.
In June 2023 the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools educational accreditor rejected the university's application for accreditation.
The university competes as a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), primarily competing in the Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC) as an associate member since the 2023–24 academic year, while their football team competes as an associate member in the Sooner Athletic Conference.
In addition, there is an academic resource center supported by Student Success.