School Highlights
Atenas College serves 574 students (62% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the state average of 100%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 574 students
- Private-state tuition: $6,945
- Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
- Minority enrollment: 100%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Atenas College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
The teacher population of 81 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Atenas College
(PR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Private for-profit
Total Faculty
81 staff
70 staff
Student Body
The student population of Atenas College has declined by 23% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has decreased from 9:1 over five years.
The Atenas College diversity score of 0.02 is less than the state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
574 students
440 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
354 students
354 students
# Part-Time Students
220 students
86 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
889 students
341 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
354 students
354 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
140 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
220 students
112 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
31 students
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
22%
% Black
99%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
Diversity Score
0.02
0.45
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
69%
46%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.4847%
0.4837%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$15,500
$20,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $6,945 is more than the state average of $6,484. The private state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$6,945
$6,484
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
96%
Median Debt for Graduates
$5,880
$5,064
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,500
$3,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
77%
SAT Reading
n/a
422
SAT Math
n/a
456
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Atenas College cost?
Atenas College's private state tuition is approximately $6,945.
What schools are Atenas College often compared to?
Atenas Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto De Manati by visitors of our site.
What is Atenas College's ranking?
Atenas College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Puerto Rico for: Average community college minority breakdown.
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