National University College-Rio Grande

Carr. #3 Km 22.01 - Barrio Cienaga Baja
Rio Grande, PR 00745
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Tel: (787) 888-8286
www.nuc.edu
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School Highlights

National University College-Rio Grande serves 1,783 students (52% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 39:1 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-Rio Grande ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Puerto Rico for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 155% over five years.
National University College-Rio Grande(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 Faculty46 staff42 staff
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Student Body

The student population of National University College-Rio Grande has grown by 8% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 39:1 has decreased from 46:1 over five years.
The National University College-Rio Grande 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 Enrollment1,783 students598 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio39:128:1
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# Full-Time Students921 students479 students
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# Part-Time Students862 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 Aid100%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 Rate98%86%
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Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to National University College-Rio Grande is University of Puerto Rico-Carolina (10.4 miles away).
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Quick Stats (2022)
  • Students: 1,783 students
  • Private-state tuition: $6,495
  • Acceptance Rate: 98%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 39:1
  • Minority enrollment: 100%
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