Atenas College
School Highlights
Atenas College serves 750 students (79% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the state average of 100%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 750 students
- Private-state tuition: $6,945
- Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
- 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
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 81 teachers has grown by 84% over five years.
Atenas College
(PR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
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 36% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has decreased 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 Enrollment
750 students
653 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
# Full-Time Students
594 students
534 students
# Part-Time Students
156 students
119 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
159 students
37 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
594 students
481 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
88 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
156 students
134 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
32 students
% Hispanic
100%
99%
% Unknown races
n/a
1%
Diversity Score
0.00
0.02
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 $6,782. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$6,945
$6,782
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
99%
97%
Median Debt for Graduates
$5,880
$5,064
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,500
$3,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
95%
SAT Reading
n/a
32
SAT Math
n/a
32
SAT Writing
n/a
51
ACT Composite
n/a
55
ACT English
n/a
61
ACT Math
n/a
49
ACT Writing
n/a
22
Source: 2020 (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 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 Highest completion rates.
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