School Highlights
American Educational College serves 168 students (98% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 98%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 168 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
- Minority enrollment: 100%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
American Educational College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
American Educational College
(PR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Item not available
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Year Founded
1981
Total Faculty
14 staff
34 staff
Student Body
The student population of American Educational College has declined by 64% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The American Educational College diversity score of 0.10 is less than the state average of 0.13. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
168 students
378 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
165 students
295 students
# Part-Time Students
3 students
83 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
168 students
373 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
165 students
286 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3 students
83 students
% Hispanic
95%
93%
% Black
5%
3%
Diversity Score
0.10
0.13
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
38%
50%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$18,300
$20,700
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
99%
98%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is American Educational College's ranking?
American Educational College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Puerto Rico for: Average community college minority breakdown.
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