- NUC University, is the largest for-profit private university in Puerto Rico with its main campus in Bayam贸n, Puerto Rico.
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 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 98%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- 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 stayed relatively flat over five years.
National University College-Arecibo
(PR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Item not available
Item not available
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private, for profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
41 staff
34 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of National University College-Arecibo has stayed relatively flat 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 0.13. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,460 students
378 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
36:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
960 students
295 students
# Part-Time Students
500 students
83 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,451 students
373 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
960 students
286 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
491 students
83 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
9 students
26 students
% Hispanic
100%
93%
Diversity Score
0.00
0.13
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$19,600
$20,700
Tuition & Financial Aid
The private state tuition of $6,495 is more than the state average of $6,479. The private state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$6,495
$6,479
Tuition Notes
$7,395 per year
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
98%
Median Debt for Graduates
$5,500
$4,865
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,500
$2,750
Acceptance Rate
77%
75%
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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 higher than the state average of 75%.
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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