National University College-Rio Grande

Carr. #3 Km 22.01 - Barrio Cienaga Baja
Rio Grande, PR 00745
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings

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 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 98%.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Enrollment: 1,783 students
  • Private-state tuition: $6,495
  • Acceptance Rate: 98%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 39:1
  • Minority enrollment: 100%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

National University College-Rio Grande ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
National University College-Rio Grande
(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
46 staff
34 staff

Student Body

The student population of National University College-Rio Grande has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 39:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The National University College-Rio Grande diversity score of 0.00 is equal to the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,783 students
386 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
39:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
921 students
295 students
# Part-Time Students
862 students
83 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,783 students
373 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
921 students
286 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
862 students
85 students
% Hispanic
100%
93%
Diversity Score
0.00
0.00
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 $6,531. The private state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$6,495
$6,531
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
98%
Median Debt for Graduates
$5,500
$4,865
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,500
$2,750
Acceptance Rate
98%
75%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does National University College-Rio Grande cost?
National University College-Rio Grande's private state tuition is approximately $6,495.
What is the acceptance rate of National University College-Rio Grande?
The acceptance rate of National University College-Rio Grande is 98%, which is higher than the state average of 75%.
What is National University College-Rio Grande's ranking?
National University College-Rio Grande ranks among the top 20% of community college in Puerto Rico for: Average community college minority breakdown, Percent of students receiving financial aid and Largest student body.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Enrollment: 1,783 students
  • Private-state tuition: $6,495
  • Acceptance Rate: 98%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 39:1
  • Minority enrollment: 100%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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