School Highlights
Atlantic University College serves 1,591 students (66% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the state average of 100%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 1,591 students
- Private-state tuition: $7,395
- Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
- Minority enrollment: 100%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Atlantic University College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
The teacher population of 114 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Atlantic University College
(PR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate / 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 not-for-profit
Private for-profit
Total Faculty
114 staff
70 staff
Student Body
The student population of Atlantic University College has declined by 7% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five years.
The Atlantic University College diversity score of 0.10 is less than the state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,591 students
440 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
1,043 students
354 students
# Part-Time Students
548 students
86 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
166 students
341 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
994 students
354 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
49 students
140 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
519 students
112 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
29 students
31 students
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
5%
22%
% Black
95%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
Diversity Score
0.10
0.45
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.6053%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.4555%
0.4837%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$21,700
$20,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $7,395 is more than the state average of $6,484. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$7,395
$6,484
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
85%
96%
Median Debt for Graduates
$5,500
$5,064
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,000
$3,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
77%
SAT Reading
n/a
422
SAT Math
n/a
456
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Atlantic University College cost?
Atlantic University College's private state tuition is approximately $7,395.
What is Atlantic University College's ranking?
Atlantic University College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Puerto Rico for: Average community college minority breakdown.
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