School Highlights
NUC University serves 30,794 students (78% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 43:1 is higher than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 98%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 30,794 students
- Private-state tuition: $6,495
- Acceptance Rate: 49%
- Student-teacher ratio: 43:1
- Minority enrollment: 96%
- 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
Selectivity
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 710 teachers has declined by 21% over five years.
NUC University
(PR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Item not available
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
710 staff
34 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of NUC University has grown by 18% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 43:1 has increased from 14:1 over five years.
The NUC University diversity score of 0.22 is more than the state average of 0.13. The school's diversity has grown by 29% over five years.
Total Enrollment
30,794 students
378 students
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
43:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
24,100 students
295 students
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
6,694 students
83 students
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
28,974 students
373 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
22,976 students
286 students
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Full-Time Graduate Students
1,124 students
105 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
5,998 students
83 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
696 students
26 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Hispanic
88%
93%
% Black
6%
3%
% White
4%
2%
% Two or more races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.13
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
63%
38%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$19,600
$20,700
Tuition & Financial Aid
The private state tuition of $11,175 is more than the state average of $6,479. The private state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$6,495
$6,479
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
99%
98%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,500
$5,167
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,334
$3,500
Acceptance Rate
49%
75%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Source: 2025 (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 75%. 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, Diversity in US community colleges and Largest student body.
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