- Atlantic University is a private college in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. It was founded in 1983 by Colonel Ram贸n M. Barqu铆n. It is one of the few colleges or universities in the Caribbean specializing in digital arts education in all of its forms.
School Highlights
Atlantic University serves 1,922 students (53% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 99%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 1,922 students
- Private-state tuition: $7,395
- Student:teacher ratio: 17:1
- Minority enrollment: 100%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Atlantic University ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 114 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Atlantic University
(PR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
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
Student Body
The student population of Atlantic University has grown by 11% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 14:1 over five years.
The Atlantic University diversity score of 0.10 is less than the state average of 0.18. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,922 students
588 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
1,021 students
463 students
# Part-Time Students
901 students
125 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
182 students
323 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
984 students
408 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
37 students
167 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
841 students
109 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
60 students
42 students
% Hispanic
95%
90%
% Black
5%
7%
% White
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
2%
Diversity Score
0.10
0.18
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.5038%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.3488%
0.4222%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$21,700
$20,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $7,395 is more than the state average of $6,590. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$7,395
$6,590
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
85%
96%
Median Debt for Graduates
$5,500
$5,064
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,000
$3,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
77%
SAT Reading
n/a
422
SAT Math
n/a
456
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Atlantic University cost?
Atlantic University's private state tuition is approximately $7,395.
What is Atlantic University's ranking?
Atlantic University ranks among the top 20% of community college in Puerto Rico for: Average community college minority breakdown and Largest student body.
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