Atlantic University College

www.atlanticu.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,120

10.9% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$6,305

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

1,600

73.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

36.5%

113 Graduates

About

Atlantic University College is a higher education institution located in Guaynabo Municipio, PR. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Atlantic University College were Computer Graphics (150 degrees awarded), Web Page, Digital, & Information Resource Design (38 degrees), and Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects (27 degrees).

In 2023, 283 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Atlantic University College. 37.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 62.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (283 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Atlantic University College 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 Atlantic University College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 98 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Atlantic University College is $6,120, which is $9,044 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,305.

In 2023, 84% of undergraduate students attending Atlantic University College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 7% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,120

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Atlantic University College was $6,120. The cost of tuition at Atlantic University College is $−9,044 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Atlantic University College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$6,305

2023 Value

2.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Atlantic University College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,305. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Atlantic University College grew by 2.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of Atlantic University College (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

$4,800

Room and Board

$900

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Atlantic University College was of $4,800 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 100% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $900. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

84%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

84% of undergraduate students at Atlantic University College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 84% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Atlantic University College (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 Atlantic University College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 98 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

Atlantic University College had a total enrollment of 1,600 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Atlantic University College is 1,171 students and the part-time enrollment is 429. This means that 73.2% of students enrolled at Atlantic University College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Atlantic University College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 100% Hispanic or Latino.

Students enrolled at Atlantic University College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Male (59.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (40.7%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Male (54.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (45.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

73.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Atlantic University College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,600 students. The full-time enrollment at Atlantic University College is 1,171 and the part-time enrollment is 429. This means that 73.2% of students enrolled at Atlantic University College 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 Atlantic University College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

73%

2023 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 Atlantic University College was 73%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), Atlantic University College had a retention rate approximately the same as its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

1,600 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Atlantic University College 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 2023, 73 fewer women than men received degrees from Atlantic University College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Atlantic University College is hispanic or latino (283 degrees awarded).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Atlantic University College is Computer Graphics (150 degrees awarded), followed by Web Page, Digital, & Information Resource Design (38 degrees) and Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects (27 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Atlantic University College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (36 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (195 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (52 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Atlantic University College are Software developers (608,513 people), Other managers (182,308 people), Computer occupations, all other (126,810 people), Computer & information systems managers (117,973 people), and Graphic designers (102,077 people).

The most specialized majors at Atlantic University College in 2023 are Communication Technologies (36 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (195 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (52 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 Atlantic University College are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Atlantic University College are Communication Technologies (36 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (195 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (52 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 Atlantic University College 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 Atlantic University College.

Most Common (2023)

Computer Graphics
150 degrees awarded
Web Page, Digital, & Information Resource Design
38 degrees awarded
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects
27 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Atlantic University College was Computer Graphics with 150 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

178

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

105

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 178 degrees were awarded to men at Atlantic University College, which is 1.7 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (105).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Atlantic University College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 75 degrees were awarded to men at Atlantic University College in Computer Graphics, which is 1 times approximately the same the 75 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 75 degrees were awarded to men at Atlantic University College in Computer Graphics, which is 1 times approximately the same the 75 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

30%

100% Completion Time

44%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 30% of students graduating from Atlantic University College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 44% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 50% 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 Female

Highest Graduation Rate (46%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Atlantic University College is Female and Hispanic or Latino (46% 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 (2023)

283 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Atlantic University College is hispanic or latino (283 degrees awarded).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Male
178 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
105 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Atlantic University College is hispanic or latino male (178 degrees awarded). There were 1.7 times more hispanic or latino male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (105 degrees).

Operations

Atlantic University College employs 39 Professors. Most academics at Atlantic University College are Male Professor (26), and Female Professor (13).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Atlantic University College are: Management, with 23 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 17 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 8 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$4.86M

2023 Salaries

19.4%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Atlantic University College paid a median of $4.86M in salaries, a 19.4% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.44% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 5.81% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.21M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Atlantic University College paid a total of $1.21M to 39 employees working as instructors, which represents 25% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $208k (5.9%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

39 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

23 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Atlantic University College was Professor with 39 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Atlantic University College were Management with 23 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 17 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 8 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Atlantic University College was Male Professor with 26 employees, and Female Professor with 13 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Atlantic University College.

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