National University College-Rio Grande

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2016 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,120

2016 Average Net Price

$9,439

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2016 Acceptance Rate

79.5%

479 Applicants

2016 Enrolled Students

1,536

61.4% Full-Time

2016 Graduation Rate

17%

15 Graduates

About

National University College-Rio Grande is a higher education institution located in Río Grande Municipio, PR. In 2016, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at National University College-Rio Grande were Registered Nursing (151 degrees awarded), Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (19 degrees), and Business, Office Automation, Technology, & Data Entry (10 degrees).

In 2016, 421 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at National University College-Rio Grande. 75.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 24.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (421 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at National University College-Rio Grande is $6,120, which is $−9,044 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at National University College-Rio Grande was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 10,306 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2016, the median undergraduate tuition at National University College-Rio Grande is $6,120.

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,439.

In 2016, 87% of undergraduate students attending National University College-Rio Grande received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 52% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,120

2016 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2016, the cost of tuition at National University College-Rio Grande was $6,120.

This chart compares the tuition costs of National University College-Rio Grande (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$9,439

2016 Value

11.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2016 National University College-Rio Grande had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,439. Between 2015 and 2016, the average net price of National University College-Rio Grande grew by 11.3%.

This chart compares the average net price of National University College-Rio Grande (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$6,413

Room and Board

$848

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at National University College-Rio Grande was of $6,413 in 2016. The cost of room and board increased by 0.865% between 2015 and 2016.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $848. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at National University College-Rio Grande (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

87%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

52%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

87% of undergraduate students at National University College-Rio Grande received financial aid through grants or loans in 2016. This represents a decline of 5.43% with respect to 2015, when 92% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at National University College-Rio Grande (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at National University College-Rio Grande was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 10306 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

National University College-Rio Grande received 479 undergraduate applications in 2016, which represents a 15.5% annual growth. Out of those 479 applicants, 381 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 79.5% acceptance rate.

There were 1,536 students enrolled at National University College-Rio Grande in 2016.

National University College-Rio Grande has an overall enrollment yield of 49.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

79.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2016

381

Accepted Out of 479

In 2016, the undergraduate acceptance rate of National University College-Rio Grande was 79.5% (381 admissions from 479 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2015, which was 78.7%. Between 2015 and 2016, the number of applicants declined by 15.5%, while admissions declined by 14.6%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of National University College-Rio Grande (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

N/A% of enrolled first-time students at National University College-Rio Grande in false submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

National University College-Rio Grande had a total enrollment of 1,536 students in 2016. The full-time enrollment at National University College-Rio Grande is 943 students and the part-time enrollment is 593. This means that 61.4% of students enrolled at National University College-Rio Grande are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at National University College-Rio Grande, both undergraduate and graduate, is 100% Hispanic or Latino.

Students enrolled at National University College-Rio Grande in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (72%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (28%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (85.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (14.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

61.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at National University College-Rio Grande in 2016, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,536 students. The full-time enrollment at National University College-Rio Grande is 943 and the part-time enrollment is 593. This means that 61.4% of students enrolled at National University College-Rio Grande are enrolled full-time compared with 70.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at National University College-Rio Grande (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

69%

2016 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at National University College-Rio Grande was 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), National University College-Rio Grande had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at National University College-Rio Grande (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2016)

1,536 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at National University College-Rio Grande is 100% Hispanic or Latino. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 41.6% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2016, 213 more women than men received degrees from National University College-Rio Grande. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at National University College-Rio Grande is hispanic or latino (421 degrees awarded).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at National University College-Rio Grande is Registered Nursing (151 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (19 degrees) and Business, Office Automation, Technology, & Data Entry (10 degrees).

In 2016, the most specialized majors across all degree types at National University College-Rio Grande, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (331 degrees awarded), Protective Services (27 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (12 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at National University College-Rio Grande are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,523,986 people), Registered nurses (1,512,252 people), Software developers (642,127 people), Secondary school teachers (496,551 people), and Other managers (312,392 people).

The most specialized majors at National University College-Rio Grande in 2016 are Health (331 degrees awarded), Protective Services (27 degrees), Engineering Technologies (12 degrees), Education (23 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (12 degrees) (as of 2016).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at National University College-Rio Grande are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at National University College-Rio Grande are Health (331 degrees awarded), Protective Services (27 degrees), Engineering Technologies (12 degrees), Education (23 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (12 degrees) (as of 2016).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at National University College-Rio Grande are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by National University College-Rio Grande.

Most Common (2016)

Registered Nursing
101 degrees awarded
Pharmacy Technician
29 degrees awarded
Physical Therapy
29 degrees awarded

In 2016, the most common associates degree concentration at National University College-Rio Grande was Registered Nursing with 101 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at National University College-Rio Grande according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

104

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2016

317

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2016

In 2016, 104 degrees were awarded to men at National University College-Rio Grande, which is 0.328 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (317).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at National University College-Rio Grande by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2016, 47 degrees were awarded to men at National University College-Rio Grande in Registered Nursing, which is 0.229 times less than the 205 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2016, 205 degrees were awarded to men at National University College-Rio Grande in Registered Nursing, which is 4.36 times more than the 47 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

33%

100% Completion Time

34%

150% Completion Time

In 2016, 33% of students graduating from National University College-Rio Grande completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 34% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 36% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (21.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2016 at National University College-Rio Grande is Male and Hispanic or Latino (21.7% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Hispanic or Latino

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2016)

421 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at National University College-Rio Grande is hispanic or latino (421 degrees awarded).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2016)

Hispanic or Latino Female
317 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
104 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at National University College-Rio Grande is hispanic or latino female (317 degrees awarded). There were 3.05 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (104 degrees).

Operations

National University College-Rio Grande employs 16 Instructors, 6 Associate professors. Most academics at National University College-Rio Grande are Female Instructor (15), Female Associate professor (5), and Male Associate professor (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at National University College-Rio Grande are: Management, with 23 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 22 employees, and Sales and related with 11 employees.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

16 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

23 Employees

In 2016, the most common positions for instructional staff at National University College-Rio Grande were Instructor with 16 employees, and Associate professor with 6 employees.

In 2016, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at National University College-Rio Grande were Management with 23 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 22 employees, and Sales and related with 11 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2016)

Female Instructor
Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor

In 2016, the most common demographic for instructional staff at National University College-Rio Grande was Female Instructor with 15 employees, Female Associate professor with 5 employees, and Male Associate professor with 1 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at National University College-Rio Grande.