American University of Puerto Rico

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,040

2021 Average Net Price

$11,597

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

6.47%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

261

84.3% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

41.5%

22 Graduates

About

American University of Puerto Rico is a higher education institution located in Bayamón Municipio, PR. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at American University of Puerto Rico were General Special Education & Teaching (20 degrees awarded), Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (13 degrees), and Accounting (9 degrees).

In 2021, 89 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at American University of Puerto Rico. 53.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 46.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (89 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at American University of Puerto Rico is $5,040, which is $−18,144 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at American University of Puerto Rico is $5,040, which is $−18,144 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,597.

In 2021, 96% of undergraduate students attending American University of Puerto Rico received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 14% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,040

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at American University of Puerto Rico was $5,040. The cost of tuition at American University of Puerto Rico is $−18,144 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$11,597

2021 Value

17%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 American University of Puerto Rico had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,597. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of American University of Puerto Rico grew by 17%.

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

$6,470

Room and Board

$1,240

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at American University of Puerto Rico was of $6,470 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,240. 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 by Income Level

96%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

14%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

96% of undergraduate students at American University of Puerto Rico received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2020, when 96% 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.

6.47%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at American University of Puerto Rico was 6.47%, which represents 9 out of the 139 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 had a total enrollment of 261 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at American University of Puerto Rico is 220 students and the part-time enrollment is 41. This means that 84.3% 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.

Students enrolled at American University of Puerto Rico in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Male (52.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (47.1%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (82.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (17.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

84.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at American University of Puerto Rico in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 261 students. The full-time enrollment at American University of Puerto Rico is 220 and the part-time enrollment is 41. This means that 84.3% of students enrolled at American University of Puerto Rico are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% 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

52%

2021 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 52%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), 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

Hispanic or Latino

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

261 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at American University of Puerto Rico 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 Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 7 more women than men received degrees from American University of Puerto Rico. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at American University of Puerto Rico is hispanic or latino (89 degrees awarded).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at American University of Puerto Rico is General Special Education & Teaching (20 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (13 degrees) and Accounting (9 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (17 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (28 degrees), and Business (32 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 American University of Puerto Rico are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,825,215 people), Accountants & auditors (1,088,658 people), Other managers (920,048 people), Software developers (623,382 people), and Financial managers (520,645 people).

The most specialized majors at American University of Puerto Rico in 2021 are Protective Services (17 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (28 degrees), Business (32 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (9 degrees), and Communications (2 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians

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 Physicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Architectural & engineering managers

The most specialized majors at American University of Puerto Rico are Protective Services (17 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (28 degrees), Business (32 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (9 degrees), and Communications (2 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (3,252,895 people), Computer Systems Design (1,080,867 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (687,211 people), Banking & related activities (595,643 people), and Insurance carriers (546,095 people).

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 (2021)

General Special Education & Teaching
20 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
13 degrees awarded
Accounting
9 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at American University of Puerto Rico was General Special Education & Teaching with 20 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 41 degrees were awarded to men at American University of Puerto Rico, which is 0.854 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (48).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 9 degrees were awarded to men at American University of Puerto Rico in General Business Administration & Management, which is 3 times more than the 3 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 19 degrees were awarded to men at American University of Puerto Rico in General Special Education & Teaching, which is 19 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

36%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 3% 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, 36% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 42% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (52.2%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at American University of Puerto Rico is Female and Hispanic or Latino (52.2% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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 (2021)

89 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at American University of Puerto Rico is hispanic or latino (89 degrees awarded).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
48 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
41 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at American University of Puerto Rico is hispanic or latino female (48 degrees awarded). There were 1.17 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (41 degrees).

Operations

American University of Puerto Rico employs 6 Instructors, 1 Professors. Most academics at American University of Puerto Rico are Male Instructor (3), Female Instructor (3), and Male Professor (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at American University of Puerto Rico are: Office and Administrative Support, with 22 employees, Management, with 13 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 5 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$3.28M

2021 Salaries

2.57%

growth from 2020

In 2021, American University of Puerto Rico paid a median of $3.28M in salaries, a 2.57% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$231k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, American University of Puerto Rico paid a total of $231k to 7 employees working as instructors, which represents 7.03% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

6 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

22 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at American University of Puerto Rico were Instructor with 6 employees, and Professor with 1 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at American University of Puerto Rico were Office and Administrative Support with 22 employees, Management with 13 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 5 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor
Male Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at American University of Puerto Rico was Male Instructor with 3 employees, Female Instructor with 3 employees, and Male Professor with 1 employees.

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