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 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 99%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- 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 47% over five years.
National University College-Arecibo
(PR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Item not available
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
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 23% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 36:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The National University College-Arecibo 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
1,460 students
488 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
36:1
12:1

# Full-Time Students
960 students
371 students

# Part-Time Students
500 students
117 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
165 students
341 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
960 students
370 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
59 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
491 students
138 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
9 students
33 students


% Hispanic
100%
96%

% Black
n/a
2%
% White
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
1%


Diversity Score
0.00
0.08

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)
n/a
1.63%
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 $6,532. The private state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$6,495
$6,532

% 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%
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 National University College-Arecibo cost?
National University College-Arecibo's private state tuition is approximately $6,495.
What is the acceptance rate of National University College-Arecibo?
The acceptance rate of National University College-Arecibo is 77%, which is lower than the state average of 84%.
What is National University College-Arecibo's ranking?
National University College-Arecibo ranks among the top 20% of community college in Puerto Rico for: Average community college minority breakdown.
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