School Highlights
NUC University serves 38,660 students (53% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 43:1 is higher than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 99%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 38,660 students
- Private-state tuition: $6,495
- Acceptance Rate: 49%
- Student:teacher ratio: 43:1
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 905 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
NUC University
(PR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
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
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of NUC University has grown by 210% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 43:1 has increased from 29:1 over five years.
The NUC University diversity score of 0.19 is more than the state average of 0.18. The school's diversity has grown by 859% over five years.
Total Enrollment
38,660 students
588 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
43:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
20,400 students
463 students
# Part-Time Students
18,260 students
125 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
364 students
323 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
19,710 students
408 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
690 students
167 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
16,778 students
109 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
1,482 students
42 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
90%
90%
% Black
5%
7%
% White
3%
1%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
n/a
% Unknown races
n/a
2%
Diversity Score
0.19
0.18
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
50%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
63%
42%
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 $6,590. The private state tuition has grown by 67% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$6,495
$6,590
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
98%
96%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,500
$5,064
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,334
$3,500
Acceptance Rate
49%
77%
SAT Reading
n/a
422
SAT Math
n/a
456
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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 77%.
What is NUC University's ranking?
NUC University ranks among the top 20% of community college in Puerto Rico for: Largest student body.
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