Atlantic University College

Colton St. # 9
Guaynabo, PR 00970
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School Highlights
  • Atlantic University College serves 1,496 students
  • The college's student:teacher ratio of 48:1 is higher than the state community college average of 27:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the state average of 100%.
  • Atlantic University College is the only community colleges within Guaynabo County, PR.
  • The nearest community college to Atlantic University College is Centro de Estudios Multidisciplinarios-San Juan (3.3 miles away).

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School Overview

  • The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 40% over five years.
Atlantic University College(PR) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelFour or more yearsFour or more years
Institution ControlPrivate, non-profitPrivate, for profit
Total Faculty31 staff45 staff
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Student Body

  • The student population of Atlantic University College has grown by 34% over five years.
  • The student:teacher ratio of 48:1 has increased from 43:1 over five years.
  • The Atlantic University 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 Enrollment1,496 students839 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio48:127:1
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# Full-Time Students-701 students
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# Part-Time Students-138 students
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# Undergraduate Students1,029 students751 students
# Graduate Students26 students43 students
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% Hispanic
100%
99%
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Diversity Score0.000.02
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$21,700$20,500
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Finances and Admission

  • The private state tuition of $7,395 is more than the state average of $6,555. The private state tuition has grown by 18% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$7,395$6,555
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid91%97%
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Median Debt for Graduates$4,181$4,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts$2,750$2,624
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Source: 2013 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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Quick Stats (2020)
  • Students: 1,496 students
  • Private-state tuition: $7,395
  • Student:teacher ratio: 48:1
  • Minority enrollment: 100%
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For Puerto Rico public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $2,861 per year for in-state students and $3,583 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $6,555 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Puerto Rico is 82%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Puerto Rico community colleges have a diversity score of 0.02, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. 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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