School Highlights
Atenas College serves 558 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 Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 99%.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Enrollment: 558 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 Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 81 teachers has grown by 84% 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 not-for-profit
Total Faculty
81 staff
70 staff

Student Body
The student population of Atenas College has declined by 40% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has decreased from 9:1 over five years.
The Atenas College diversity score of 0.00 is less than the state average of 0.08. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
558 students
488 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1

# Full-Time Students
346 students
371 students

# Part-Time Students
212 students
117 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
889 students
341 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
346 students
370 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
59 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
212 students
138 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
33 students
% Hispanic
100%
96%

% Black
n/a
2%
% White
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
1%


Diversity Score
0.00
0.08

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)
1.61%
1.63%
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 $6,532. The private state tuition has grown by 7% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$6,945
$6,532

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
97%

Median Debt for Graduates
$5,880
$5,064

Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,500
$3,500

Acceptance Rate
n/a
84%
SAT Reading
n/a
422
SAT Math
n/a
456
Source: 2021 (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 and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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