School Highlights
NUC University serves 24,784 students (67% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 27:1 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: 24,784 students
- Private-state tuition: $6,495
- Acceptance Rate: 49%
- Student:teacher ratio: 27:1
- Minority enrollment: 100%
- 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
Diversity
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
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 for-profit
Total Faculty
905 staff
70 staff
Student Body
The student population of NUC University has grown by 98% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 has increased from 14:1 over five years.
The NUC University diversity score of 0.31 is less than the state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has grown by 1465% over five years.
Total Enrollment
24,784 students
440 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
16,619 students
354 students
# Part-Time Students
8,165 students
86 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
248 students
341 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
16,166 students
354 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
453 students
140 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
7,429 students
112 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
736 students
31 students
% Asian
4%
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
22%
% Black
82%
71%
% White
n/a
n/a
% Hawaiian
3%
1%
% Two or more races
11%
4%
% Unknown races
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.31
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)
0.627%
0.4837%
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 $6,484. The private state tuition has grown by 67% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$6,495
$6,484
% 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: 2023 (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 77%.
What is NUC University's ranking?
NUC University ranks among the top 20% of community college in Puerto Rico for: Diversity in US community colleges, Average community college minority breakdown and Largest student body.
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