School Highlights
Nova College de Puerto Rico serves 144 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower 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: 144 students
- Acceptance Rate: 98%
- Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
- Minority enrollment: 100%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Nova College de Puerto Rico ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Programs offered
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Nova College de Puerto Rico
(PR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Item not available
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Year Founded
1988
Total Faculty
11 staff
34 staff
Number of Programs Offered
9
7
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Nova College de Puerto Rico has declined by 56% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Nova College de Puerto Rico diversity score of 0.20 is more than the state average of 0.13. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
144 students
378 students
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
144 students
295 students
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
144 students
373 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
144 students
286 students
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
89%
93%
% Black
11%
3%
Diversity Score
0.20
0.13
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
71%
50%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$16,300
$20,700
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
81%
98%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Acceptance Rate
98%
86%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Nova College de Puerto Rico?
The acceptance rate of Nova College de Puerto Rico is 98%, which is higher than the state average of 86%.
What is Nova College de Puerto Rico's ranking?
Nova College de Puerto Rico ranks among the top 20% of community college in Puerto Rico for: Diversity in US community colleges, Average community college minority breakdown, Most Programs Offered and Highest completion rates.
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