American University of Puerto Rico

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2017 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,752

4.76% growth from 2016

2017 Average Net Price

$10,803

After Financial Aid

2016 Student Loan

8.47%

Default Rate

2017 Enrolled Students

508

85.6% Full-Time

2017 Graduation Rate

38.6%

34 Graduates

About

American University of Puerto Rico is a higher education institution located in Bayamón Municipio, PR. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at American University of Puerto Rico were Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (43 degrees awarded), General Computer & Information Sciences (12 degrees), and Accounting (10 degrees).

In 2017, 141 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at American University of Puerto Rico. 48.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 51.1% awarded men. The majority of degree recipients were hispanic or latino (141 degrees), NaNy times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (0 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at American University of Puerto Rico is $4,752, which is $-15,981 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($20,733).

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Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at American University of Puerto Rico is $4,752, which is $-15,981 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($20,733).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,803.

In 2017, 89% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 12% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$4,752

2017 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2017, the cost of tuition at American University of Puerto Rico was $4,752. The cost of tuition at American University of Puerto Rico is $-15,981 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($20,733).

This chart compares the tuition costs of American University of Puerto Rico (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$10,803

2017 Value

0.452%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 American University of Puerto Rico had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,803. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of American University of Puerto Rico grew by 0.452%.

This chart compares the average net price of American University of Puerto Rico (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

$5,700

Room and Board

$1,250

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at American University of Puerto Rico was of $5,700 in 2017. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,250. The cost of room and board did not change between 2016 and 2017. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at American University of Puerto Rico (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

89%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

12%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

89% of undergraduate students at American University of Puerto Rico received grants or loans in 2017. This represents a decline of 2.2% with respect to 2016, when 91% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at American University of Puerto Rico (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.

8.47%

2016 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2016 the default rate for borrower's at American University of Puerto Rico was 8.47%, which represents 15 out of the 177 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.

Enrollment

American University of Puerto Rico has a total enrollment of 508 students. The full-time enrollment at American University of Puerto Rico is 435 students and the part-time enrollment is 73. This means that 85.6% of students enrolled at American University of Puerto Rico are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at American University of Puerto Rico, both undergraduate and graduate, is 100% Hispanic or Latino, 0% Asian, 0% Black or African American, 0% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0% Two or More Races, 0% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0% White.

Students enrolled at American University of Puerto Rico in full-time Undergraduate programs are majority Hispanic or Latino Male (53.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (46.4%) and Asian Male (0%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are majority Hispanic or Latino Female (73.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (26.7%) and Asian Male (0%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

85.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at American University of Puerto Rico, both undergraduate and graduate, is 508 students. The full-time enrollment at American University of Puerto Rico is 435 and the part-time enrollment is 73. This means that 85.6% of students enrolled at American University of Puerto Rico are enrolled full-time compared with 68.6% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at American University of Puerto Rico (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

56%

2017 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 American University of Puerto Rico was 56%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (75%), American University of Puerto Rico had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at American University of Puerto Rico (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
508
Asian
0
Black or African American
0

The enrolled student population at American University of Puerto Rico is 100% Hispanic or Latino, 0% Asian, 0% Black or African American, 0% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0% Two or More Races, 0% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0% White. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 54.4% White, 15% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2017, 3 fewer women than men received degrees from American University of Puerto Rico. The majority of degree recipients at American University of Puerto Rico are hispanic or latino (141 degrees awarded). There were NaNy times more hispanic or latino graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (0 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at American University of Puerto Rico is Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (43 degrees awarded), followed by General Computer & Information Sciences (12 degrees) and Accounting (10 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at American University of Puerto Rico, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Protective Services (65 degrees awarded), Education (27 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (14 degrees).

Workforce

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 American University of Puerto Rico are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,095,717 people), Accountants & auditors (1,151,323 people), Other managers (844,951 people), Software developers (531,644 people), and Financial managers (470,660 people).

The most specialized majors at American University of Puerto Rico are Protective Services (65 degrees awarded), Education (27 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (14 degrees), Business (32 degrees), and Communications (3 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at American University of Puerto Rico are Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Surgeons, Physicians, Geoscientists and hydrologists, except geographers, and Dentists

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 American University of Puerto Rico are Elementary & secondary schools (3,231,894 people), Computer Systems Design (953,737 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (660,258 people), Banking & related activities (604,606 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (520,261 people).

Degrees

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by American University of Puerto Rico.

Most Common

Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
43 degree-majorss awarded
General Computer & Information Sciences
12 degree-majorss awarded
Accounting
10 degree-majorss awarded

In 2017, the most common bachelors degree concentration at American University of Puerto Rico was Criminal Justice - Safety Studies with 43 degree-majorss awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at American University of Puerto Rico according to their major.

Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

In 2017, 72 degrees were awarded to men at American University of Puerto Rico, which is 1.04 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (69).

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 majors at American University of Puerto Rico by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2017, 36 degrees were awarded to men at American University of Puerto Rico in Criminal Justice - Safety Studies, which is 1.24 times more than the 29 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2017, 29 degrees were awarded to women at American University of Puerto Rico in Criminal Justice - Safety Studies, which is 0.806 times less than the 36 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

31%

150% Completion Time

In 2017, 4% of students graduating from American University of Puerto Rico completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 31% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 35% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities 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.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (41.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at American University of Puerto Rico is Male and Hispanic or Latino (41.5% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (68.1%).

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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
141 degrees awarded
Asian
0 degrees awarded
Black or African American
0 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at American University of Puerto Rico is hispanic or latino (141 degrees awarded). There were NaNy times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (0 degrees).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

Hispanic or Latino Male
72 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
69 degrees awarded
Asian Male
0 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at American University of Puerto Rico is hispanic or latino male (72 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more hispanic or latino male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (69 degrees).

Operations

American University of Puerto Rico has an endowment valued at nearly $N/A, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $47.8k (NaNk%), compared to the 6.94% average return ($2.3M on $33.1M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2017, American University of Puerto Rico had a total salary expenditure of $9.93M. American University of Puerto Rico employs 8 Assistant professors, 3 Associate professors, and 2 Instructors. Most academics at American University of Puerto Rico are Male Assistant professors (4), Female Assistant professors(4), and Female Associate professors (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at American University of Puerto Rico are: Office and Administrative Support, with 23 employees, Management, with 16 employees, and Service with 10 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$N/A

2017 Endowment

growth from 2016

American University of Puerto Rico has an endowment valued at about $N/A, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The endowment of American University of Puerto Rico stayed 0% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $NaNM approximately the same as than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at American University of Puerto Rico (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$8.28M - Federal
$0 - State
$83.3k - Local

As of 2017, American University of Puerto Rico received $8.28M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $0 from state grants and contracts, and $83.3k from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$3.83M

2017 Salaries

12.9%

growth from 2016

In 2017, American University of Puerto Rico paid a median of $3.83M in salaries, which represents 38.6% of their overall expenditure ($9.93M) and a 12.9% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.03% decline from 2015 and a 18.3% decline from 2014.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 31.4M (40.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$424k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2017, American University of Puerto Rico paid a total of $424k to 13 employees working as instructors, which represents 11.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $10.4M (33%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

8 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

23 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at American University of Puerto Rico were Assistant professor with 8 employees; Associate professor with 3 employees; and Associate professor with 2 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at American University of Puerto Rico were Office and Administrative Support with 23 employees; Management with 16 employees; and Service with 10 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at American University of Puerto Rico was Male Assistant professor with 4 employees, Female Assistant professor with 4 employees, and Female Associate professor with 2 employees.

This chart shows the gender split between each academic rank present at American University of Puerto Rico.

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