School Highlights
Nova College de Puerto Rico serves 191 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 99%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 191 students
- Acceptance Rate: 98%
- 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
Completion Rates
School Overview
Nova College de Puerto Rico
(PR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
n/a
70 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Nova College de Puerto Rico has declined by 50% over five years.
The Nova College de Puerto Rico diversity score of 0.00 is less than the state average of 0.18. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
191 students
588 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
# Full-Time Students
191 students
463 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
125 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
323 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
191 students
408 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
167 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
109 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
42 students
% Hispanic
n/a
90%
% Black
100%
7%
% White
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
2%
Diversity Score
0.00
0.18
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
68%
50%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
42%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$16,300
$20,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
77%
96%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$5,064
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$3,500
Acceptance Rate
98%
84%
SAT Reading
n/a
422
SAT Math
n/a
456
Source: 2024 (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 84%.
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: Average community college minority breakdown and Highest completion rates.
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