Atenas College

Paseo de La Atenas #101
Manati, PR 00674
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Tel: (787)884-3838
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School Highlights
  • Atenas College serves 1,363 students (88% of students are full-time).
  • The college's student:teacher ratio of 34:1 is higher than the state community college average of 27:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the state average of 100%.
  • Atenas College is one of 2 community colleges within Manati County, PR.
  • The nearest community college to Atenas College is Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto De Manati (1.1 miles away).

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Atenas College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Puerto Rico for:

School Overview

  • The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 9% over five years.
Atenas College(PR) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelFour or more yearsFour or more years
Institution ControlPrivate, non-profitPrivate, for profit
Total Faculty40 staff45 staff
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Student Body

  • The student population of Atenas College has grown by 43% over five years.
  • The student:teacher ratio of 34:1 has increased from 24:1 over five years.
  • The Atenas College diversity score of 0.00 is less than the state average of 0.02. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment1,363 students839 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio34:127:1
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# Full-Time Students1,199 students701 students
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# Part-Time Students164 students138 students
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% Hispanic
100%
99%
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Diversity Score0.000.02
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College Completion Rate
69%
46%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$15,500$20,500
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Finances and Admission

  • The private state tuition of $6,945 is more than the state average of $6,555. The private state tuition has grown by 35% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$6,945$6,555
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid99%97%
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Median Debt for Graduates--
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Source: 2013 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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Quick Stats (2020)
  • Students: 1,363 students
  • Private-state tuition: $6,945
  • Student:teacher ratio: 34:1
  • Minority enrollment: 100%
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For Puerto Rico public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $2,861 per year for in-state students and $3,583 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $6,555 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Puerto Rico is 82%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

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