Atlantic University College

Colton St. # 9
Guaynabo, PR 00970
Top Ranked (2024-25): View Rankings

School Highlights

Atlantic University College serves 1,591 students (66% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher 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: 1,591 students
  • Private-state tuition: $7,395
  • Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Minority enrollment: 100%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Atlantic University College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 114 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Atlantic University College
(PR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges
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
114 staff
70 staff
This chart displays total faculty of Atlantic University College and community college average number of faculty in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Student Body

The student population of Atlantic University College has declined by 7% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five years.
The Atlantic University College diversity score of 0.10 is less than the state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,591 students
440 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
This chart displays the student staff ratio of Atlantic University College and community college average student staff ratio of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
# Full-Time Students
1,043 students
354 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time students enrollment of Atlantic University College and average number of community college Full-time students enrollment of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
# Part-Time Students
548 students
86 students
This chart displays the total number of Part-time students enrollment of Atlantic University College and average number of community college Part-time students enrollment of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Atlantic University College.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Puerto Rico.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
166 students
341 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
994 students
354 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Atlantic University College and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate  students enrollment of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
# Full-Time Graduate Students
49 students
140 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time graduate students enrollment of Atlantic University College and average number of community college Full-time graduate students enrollment of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays graduation rate breakdown of Atlantic University College
Puerto Rico All Graduation Breakdown
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
519 students
112 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
29 students
31 students
This chart displays graduation rate breakdown of Atlantic University College
Puerto Rico All Part Time Graduation Breakdown
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
5%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Atlantic University College and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Black
95%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Atlantic University College.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Puerto Rico.
Diversity Score
0.10
0.45
This chart displays the diversity score of Atlantic University College and the community college average diversity score of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.6053%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.4555%
0.4837%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$21,700
$20,600
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Atlantic University College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Puerto Rico by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $7,395 is more than the state average of $6,484. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$7,395
$6,484
This chart displays tuition fees for an in-state student of Atlantic University College and the private community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
85%
96%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Atlantic University College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$5,500
$5,064
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Atlantic University College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,000
$3,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Atlantic University College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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 Atlantic University College cost?
Atlantic University College's private state tuition is approximately $7,395.
What is Atlantic University College's ranking?
Atlantic University College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Puerto Rico for: Average community college minority breakdown.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 1,591 students
  • Private-state tuition: $7,395
  • Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Minority enrollment: 100%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Puerto Rico public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $1,696 per year for in-state students and $2,418 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $6,484 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Puerto Rico is 73%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Puerto Rico community colleges have a diversity score of 0.45, which is lower than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in Puerto Rico is University of Puerto Rico-Utuado. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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