School Highlights
NUC University serves 25,999 students (16% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 99%.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Enrollment: 25,999 students
- Private-state tuition: $6,495
- Acceptance Rate: 49%
- Student:teacher ratio: 29:1
- Minority enrollment: 97%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
NUC University ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
School Overview
The teacher population of 905 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
NUC University
(PR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
905 staff
70 staff
Student Body
The student population of NUC University has grown by 108% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 has increased from 14:1 over five years.
The NUC University diversity score of 0.17 is more than the state average of 0.08. The school's diversity has grown by 758% over five years.
Total Enrollment
25,999 students
488 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
4,131 students
371 students
# Part-Time Students
21,868 students
117 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
248 students
341 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
4,130 students
370 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
1 students
59 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
20,575 students
138 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
1,293 students
33 students
% Hispanic
91%
96%
% Black
4%
2%
% White
3%
1%
% Two or more races
1%
n/a
% Unknown races
n/a
1%
Diversity Score
0.17
0.08
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
49%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
6.79%
1.63%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$19,600
$20,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $11,175 is more than the state average of $6,532. The private state tuition has grown by 72% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$6,495
$6,532
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
97%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,500
$5,064
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,334
$3,500
Acceptance Rate
49%
84%
SAT Reading
n/a
422
SAT Math
n/a
456
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does NUC University cost?
NUC University's private state tuition is approximately $6,495.
What is the acceptance rate of NUC University?
The acceptance rate of NUC University is 49%, which is lower than the state average of 84%. NUC University's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in Puerto Rico with low acceptance rates.
What is NUC University's ranking?
NUC University ranks among the top 20% of community college in Puerto Rico for: Lowest acceptance rates and Largest student body.
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