National University College-Arecibo

Arecibo Centro Plz Ave Manuel Perez Aviles
Arecibo, PR 00612
Top Ranked (2024-25): View Rankings

School Highlights

National University College-Arecibo serves 1,460 students (66% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 36:1 is higher than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the state average of 100%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 1,460 students
  • Private-state tuition: $6,495
  • Acceptance Rate: 77%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 36:1
  • Minority enrollment: 100%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

National University College-Arecibo ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
National University College-Arecibo
(PR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Item not available
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 for-profit
Total Faculty
41 staff
70 staff
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Student Body

The student population of National University College-Arecibo has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 36:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The National University College-Arecibo diversity score of 0.00 is less than the state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,460 students
440 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
36:1
12:1
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# Full-Time Students
960 students
354 students
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# Part-Time Students
500 students
86 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of National University College-Arecibo.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Puerto Rico.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
165 students
341 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
960 students
354 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of National University College-Arecibo and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate  students enrollment of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
140 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
491 students
112 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
9 students
31 students
This chart displays graduation rate breakdown of National University College-Arecibo
Puerto Rico All Part Time Graduation Breakdown
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
100%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in National University College-Arecibo and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Black
n/a
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in National University College-Arecibo.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Puerto Rico.
Diversity Score
0.00
0.45
This chart displays the diversity score of National University College-Arecibo and the community college average diversity score of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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)
n/a
0.4837%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$19,600
$20,600
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of National University College-Arecibo and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Puerto Rico by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $6,495 is more than the state average of $6,484. The private state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$6,495
$6,484
This chart displays tuition fees for an in-state student of National University College-Arecibo and the private community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
96%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in National University College-Arecibo and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$5,500
$4,865
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in National University College-Arecibo and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,500
$2,750
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in National University College-Arecibo and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
77%
77%
This chart displays the percent admitted of National University College-Arecibo and the community college average percent admitted of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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 National University College-Arecibo cost?
National University College-Arecibo's private state tuition is approximately $6,495.
What is the acceptance rate of National University College-Arecibo?
The acceptance rate of National University College-Arecibo is 77%, which is equal to the state average of 77%.
What is National University College-Arecibo's ranking?
National University College-Arecibo ranks among the top 20% of community college in Puerto Rico for: Average community college minority breakdown.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 1,460 students
  • Private-state tuition: $6,495
  • Acceptance Rate: 77%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 36:1
  • Minority enrollment: 100%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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