National University College-Ponce

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2016 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,120

2016 Average Net Price

$8,119

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2016 Acceptance Rate

72.8%

507 Applicants

2016 Enrolled Students

1,446

76.4% Full-Time

2016 Graduation Rate

34.9%

15 Graduates

About

National University College-Ponce is a higher education institution located in Ponce Municipio, PR. In 2016, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at National University College-Ponce were Registered Nursing (183 degrees awarded), Office Management & Supervision (9 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (6 degrees).

In 2016, 330 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at National University College-Ponce. 74.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 25.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (330 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at National University College-Ponce 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-Ponce 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-Ponce is $6,120.

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,119.

In 2016, 91% of undergraduate students attending National University College-Ponce received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 73% 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-Ponce was $6,120.

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

Average Net Price

$8,119

2016 Value

1.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2016 National University College-Ponce had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,119. Between 2015 and 2016, the average net price of National University College-Ponce grew by 1.7%.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

91%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

73%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

91% of undergraduate students at National University College-Ponce received financial aid through grants or loans in 2016. This represents a decline of 6.19% with respect to 2015, when 97% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at National University College-Ponce (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-Ponce 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-Ponce received 507 undergraduate applications in 2016, which represents a 8.1% annual growth. Out of those 507 applicants, 369 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 72.8% acceptance rate.

There were 1,446 students enrolled at National University College-Ponce in 2016.

National University College-Ponce has an overall enrollment yield of 68.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

72.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2016

369

Accepted Out of 507

In 2016, the undergraduate acceptance rate of National University College-Ponce was 72.8% (369 admissions from 507 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2015, which was 93.4%. Between 2015 and 2016, the number of applicants grew by 8.1%, while admissions declined by 15.8%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of National University College-Ponce (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-Ponce 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-Ponce had a total enrollment of 1,446 students in 2016. The full-time enrollment at National University College-Ponce is 1,105 students and the part-time enrollment is 341. This means that 76.4% of students enrolled at National University College-Ponce are enrolled full-time.

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

Students enrolled at National University College-Ponce in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (68.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (31.7%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (80.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (19.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

76.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at National University College-Ponce in 2016, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,446 students. The full-time enrollment at National University College-Ponce is 1,105 and the part-time enrollment is 341. This means that 76.4% of students enrolled at National University College-Ponce 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-Ponce (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-Ponce was 58%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), National University College-Ponce had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2016)

1,446 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at National University College-Ponce 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, 160 more women than men received degrees from National University College-Ponce. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at National University College-Ponce is hispanic or latino (330 degrees awarded).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at National University College-Ponce is Registered Nursing (183 degrees awarded), followed by Office Management & Supervision (9 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (6 degrees).

In 2016, the most specialized majors across all degree types at National University College-Ponce, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (307 degrees awarded), Protective Services (14 degrees), and Business (9 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

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-Ponce are Registered nurses (1,544,652 people), Accountants & auditors (1,026,501 people), Other managers (798,348 people), Financial managers (523,550 people), and Chief executives & legislators (409,651 people).

The most specialized majors at National University College-Ponce in 2016 are Health (307 degrees awarded), Protective Services (14 degrees), and Business (9 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-Ponce 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-Ponce are Health (307 degrees awarded), Protective Services (14 degrees), and Business (9 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-Ponce 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).

The most specialized majors at National University College-Ponce are Health (307 degrees awarded), Protective Services (14 degrees), and Business (9 degrees) (as of 2016).

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-Ponce.

Most Common (2016)

Registered Nursing
183 degrees awarded
Office Management & Supervision
9 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
6 degrees awarded

In 2016, the most common bachelors degree concentration at National University College-Ponce was Registered Nursing with 183 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2016

245

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2016

In 2016, 85 degrees were awarded to men at National University College-Ponce, which is 0.347 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (245).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2016, 59 degrees were awarded to men at National University College-Ponce in Registered Nursing, which is 0.295 times less than the 200 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2016, 200 degrees were awarded to men at National University College-Ponce in Registered Nursing, which is 3.39 times more than the 59 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

35%

100% Completion Time

37%

150% Completion Time

In 2016, 35% of students graduating from National University College-Ponce completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 37% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 38% 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 (40%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2016 at National University College-Ponce is Female and Hispanic or Latino (40% 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)

330 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at National University College-Ponce is hispanic or latino (330 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
245 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
85 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at National University College-Ponce is hispanic or latino female (245 degrees awarded). There were 2.88 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (85 degrees).

Operations

National University College-Ponce employs 17 Instructors, 7 Associate professors. Most academics at National University College-Ponce are Female Instructor (16), Female Associate professor (6), and Male Associate professor (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at National University College-Ponce are: Management, with 17 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 12 employees, and Sales and related with 9 employees.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

17 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

17 Employees

In 2016, the most common positions for instructional staff at National University College-Ponce were Instructor with 17 employees, and Associate professor with 7 employees.

In 2016, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at National University College-Ponce were Management with 17 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 12 employees, and Sales and related with 9 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-Ponce was Female Instructor with 16 employees, Female Associate professor with 6 employees, and Male Associate professor with 1 employees.

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