Atlantic University College

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

School Highlights

Atlantic University College serves 1,584 students (65% 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 Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 99%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 1,584 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 not-for-profit
Total Faculty
114 staff
70 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Atlantic University College has declined by 8% 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 0.00 is less than the state average of 0.08. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,584 students
488 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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# Full-Time Students
1,027 students
371 students
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# Part-Time Students
557 students
117 students
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This chart display the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Atlantic University College.
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
166 students
341 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
968 students
370 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
59 students
59 students
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PR All Graduation Breakdown
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
521 students
138 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
36 students
33 students
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PR All Part Time Graduation Breakdown
% Hispanic
100%
96%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Atlantic University College and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in PR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
1%
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Atlantic University College.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in PR.
Diversity Score
0.00
0.08
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
49%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
1.75%
1.63%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$21,700
$20,600
This chart display average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Atlantic University College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of PR 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 $6,532. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$7,395
$6,532
This chart display 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 PR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
97%
This chart display 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 PR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$5,500
$5,064
This chart display 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 PR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,000
$3,500
This chart display 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 PR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
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 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)

  • Enrollment: 1,584 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 $2,169 per year for in-state students and $2,801 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $6,532 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Puerto Rico is 75%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Puerto Rico community colleges have a diversity score of 0.08, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. 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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