National University College-Arecibo
School Highlights
National University College-Arecibo serves 1,460 students (66% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 36:1 is higher 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: 1,460 students
- Private-state tuition: $6,495
- Acceptance Rate: 77%
- Student:teacher ratio: 36:1
- Minority enrollment: 100%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
National University College-Arecibo ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 26% over five years.
National University College-Arecibo
(PR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Item not available
Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private, for profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
41 staff
70 staff
Student Body
The student population of National University College-Arecibo has declined by 20% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 36:1 has increased from 24:1 over five years.
The National University College-Arecibo 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
1,460 students
653 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
36:1
11:1
# Full-Time Students
960 students
534 students
# Part-Time Students
500 students
119 students
% Hispanic
100%
99%
% Unknown races
n/a
1%
Diversity Score
0.00
0.02
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$19,600
$20,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $6,495 is less than the state average of $6,810. The private state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$6,495
$6,810
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
97%
Median Debt for Graduates
$5,500
$4,865
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,500
$2,750
Acceptance Rate
77%
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)
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