National University College-Arecibo

Arecibo Centro Plz Ave Manuel Perez Aviles
Arecibo, PR 00612
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Tel: (787) 879-5044
www.nuc.edu
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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 28:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the state average of 100%.

Top Rankings

National University College-Arecibo ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Puerto Rico for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 28% over five years.
National University College-Arecibo(PR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationItem not availableNot applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution LevelFour or more yearsFour or more years
Institution ControlPrivate, for profitPrivate not-for-profit
Total Faculty41 staff42 staff
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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 30:1 over five years.
The National University College-Arecibo diversity score of 0.00 is less than the state average of 0.04. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment1,460 students598 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio36:128:1
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# Full-Time Students960 students479 students
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# Part-Time Students500 students119 students
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% Hispanic
100%
98%
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Diversity Score0.000.04
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$19,600$20,500
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $6,495 is less than the state average of $6,723. The private state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$6,495$6,723
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid97%95%
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Median Debt for Graduates$5,500$4,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts$3,500$2,624
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Acceptance Rate77%86%
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Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to National University College-Arecibo is ICPR Junior College-Arecibo (3.1 miles away).
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Quick Stats (2021-22)
  • Students: 1,460 students
  • Private-state tuition: $6,495
  • Acceptance Rate: 77%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 36:1
  • Minority enrollment: 100%
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