National University College-Arecibo

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2016 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,120

2016 Average Net Price

$8,282

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2016 Acceptance Rate

68.8%

416 Applicants

2016 Enrolled Students

1,410

67.7% Full-Time

2016 Graduation Rate

24.2%

16 Graduates

About

National University College-Arecibo is a higher education institution located in Arecibo Municipio, PR. In 2016, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at National University College-Arecibo were Registered Nursing (105 degrees awarded), Physical Therapy Technician (40 degrees), and Pharmacy Technician (39 degrees).

In 2016, 388 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at National University College-Arecibo. 66.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (388 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at National University College-Arecibo is $6,120, which is $−6,071 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

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

Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associates Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges

Costs

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

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,282.

In 2016, 93% of undergraduate students attending National University College-Arecibo received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 64% 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-Arecibo was $6,120.

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

Average Net Price

$8,282

2016 Value

2.93%

1 Year Growth

In 2016 National University College-Arecibo had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,282. Between 2015 and 2016, the average net price of National University College-Arecibo grew by 2.93%.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

93%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

64%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

93% of undergraduate students at National University College-Arecibo received financial aid through grants or loans in 2016. This represents a decline of 4.12% with respect to 2015, when 97% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at National University College-Arecibo (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-Arecibo 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-Arecibo received 416 undergraduate applications in 2016, which represents a 17.8% annual growth. Out of those 416 applicants, 286 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 68.8% acceptance rate.

There were 1,410 students enrolled at National University College-Arecibo in 2016.

National University College-Arecibo has an overall enrollment yield of 61.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

68.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2016

286

Accepted Out of 416

In 2016, the undergraduate acceptance rate of National University College-Arecibo was 68.8% (286 admissions from 416 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2015, which was 66%. Between 2015 and 2016, the number of applicants declined by 17.8%, while admissions declined by 14.4%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of National University College-Arecibo (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-Arecibo 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-Arecibo had a total enrollment of 1,410 students in 2016. The full-time enrollment at National University College-Arecibo is 954 students and the part-time enrollment is 456. This means that 67.7% of students enrolled at National University College-Arecibo are enrolled full-time.

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

Students enrolled at National University College-Arecibo in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (59.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (40.8%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (73.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (26.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

67.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at National University College-Arecibo in 2016, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,410 students. The full-time enrollment at National University College-Arecibo is 954 and the part-time enrollment is 456. This means that 67.7% of students enrolled at National University College-Arecibo are enrolled full-time compared with 44% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

58%

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-Arecibo was 58%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges (62%), National University College-Arecibo had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2016)

1,410 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at National University College-Arecibo 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 Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 42.4% White, 27.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.9% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2016, 128 more women than men received degrees from National University College-Arecibo. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at National University College-Arecibo is hispanic or latino (388 degrees awarded).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at National University College-Arecibo is Registered Nursing (105 degrees awarded), followed by Physical Therapy Technician (40 degrees) and Pharmacy Technician (39 degrees).

In 2016, the most specialized majors across all degree types at National University College-Arecibo, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (287 degrees awarded), Protective Services (36 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (15 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-Arecibo 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-Arecibo in 2016 are Health (287 degrees awarded), Protective Services (36 degrees), Engineering Technologies (15 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (17 degrees), and Education (11 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-Arecibo 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-Arecibo are Health (287 degrees awarded), Protective Services (36 degrees), Engineering Technologies (15 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (17 degrees), and Education (11 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-Arecibo 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-Arecibo.

Most Common (2016)

Registered Nursing
105 degrees awarded
Physical Therapy Technician
40 degrees awarded
Pharmacy Technician
39 degrees awarded

In 2016, the most common associates degree concentration at National University College-Arecibo was Registered Nursing with 105 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

130

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2016

258

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2016

In 2016, 130 degrees were awarded to men at National University College-Arecibo, which is 0.504 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (258).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2016, 43 degrees were awarded to men at National University College-Arecibo in Registered Nursing, which is 0.339 times less than the 127 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2016, 127 degrees were awarded to men at National University College-Arecibo in Registered Nursing, which is 2.95 times more than the 43 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

15%

100% Completion Time

19%

150% Completion Time

In 2016, 15% of students graduating from National University College-Arecibo completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 19% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 21% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges 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 (27.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2016 at National University College-Arecibo is Female and Hispanic or Latino (27.3% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges, 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)

388 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at National University College-Arecibo is hispanic or latino (388 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
258 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
130 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at National University College-Arecibo is hispanic or latino female (258 degrees awarded). There were 1.98 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (130 degrees).

Operations

National University College-Arecibo employs 10 Associate professors, 8 Instructors. Most academics at National University College-Arecibo are Female Instructor (7), Female Associate professor (7), and Male Associate professor (3).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at National University College-Arecibo are: Management, with 22 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 19 employees, and Sales and related with 10 employees.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

10 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

22 Employees

In 2016, the most common positions for instructional staff at National University College-Arecibo were Associate professor with 10 employees, and Instructor with 8 employees.

In 2016, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at National University College-Arecibo were Management with 22 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 19 employees, and Sales and related with 10 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-Arecibo was Female Instructor with 7 employees, Female Associate professor with 7 employees, and Male Associate professor with 3 employees.

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