Atlantic University College

www.atlanticu.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,400

20.5% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$2,855

After Financial Aid

2021 Enrolled Students

1,591

65.6% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

43.6%

112 Graduates

About

Atlantic University College is a higher education institution located in Guaynabo Municipio, PR. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Atlantic University College were Computer Graphics (93 degrees awarded), Web Page, Digital, & Information Resource Design (37 degrees), and Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects (26 degrees).

In 2021, 239 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Atlantic University College. 35.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 64.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (239 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Atlantic University College is $5,400, which is $−9,100 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Atlantic University College is $5,400, which is $−9,100 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $2,855.

In 2021, 91% of undergraduate students attending Atlantic University College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 7% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,400

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Atlantic University College was $5,400. The cost of tuition at Atlantic University College is $−9,100 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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

Average Net Price

$2,855

2021 Value

19.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Atlantic University College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $2,855. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Atlantic University College grew by 19.7%.

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

$2,001

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Atlantic University College was of $2,001 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 $1,000. 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

91%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

91% of undergraduate students at Atlantic University College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 1.11% with respect to 2020, when 90% 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.

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Atlantic University College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 100 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 1,591 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Atlantic University College is 1,043 students and the part-time enrollment is 548. This means that 65.6% 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 (62.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (37.9%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Male (53.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (46.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

65.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Atlantic University College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,591 students. The full-time enrollment at Atlantic University College is 1,043 and the part-time enrollment is 548. This means that 65.6% of students enrolled at Atlantic University College are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% 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

75%

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 Atlantic University College was 75%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), Atlantic University College had a retention rate higher than 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 (2021)

1,591 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 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 71 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 (239 degrees awarded).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Atlantic University College is Computer Graphics (93 degrees awarded), followed by Web Page, Digital, & Information Resource Design (37 degrees) and Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects (26 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (40 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (132 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (67 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 (502,099 people), Other managers (166,641 people), Computer occupations, all other (121,772 people), Computer & information systems managers (113,089 people), and Computer programmers (103,493 people).

The most specialized majors at Atlantic University College in 2021 are Communication Technologies (40 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (132 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (67 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 Atlantic University College are Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Architectural & engineering managers, Surgeons, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Atlantic University College are Communication Technologies (40 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (132 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (67 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

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 Computer Systems Design (581,853 people), Elementary & secondary schools (225,995 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (194,698 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (98,584 people), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services (96,754 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 (2021)

Computer Graphics
93 degrees awarded
Web Page, Digital, & Information Resource Design
37 degrees awarded
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects
26 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Atlantic University College was Computer Graphics with 93 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

155

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 155 degrees were awarded to men at Atlantic University College, which is 1.85 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (84).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 52 degrees were awarded to men at Atlantic University College in Computer Graphics, which is 1.27 times more than the 41 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 41 degrees were awarded to men at Atlantic University College in Computer Graphics, which is 0.788 times less than the 52 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

32%

100% Completion Time

45%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 32% of students graduating from Atlantic University College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 45% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 46% 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 (48.6%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Atlantic University College is Female and Hispanic or Latino (48.6% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, 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)

239 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Atlantic University College is hispanic or latino (239 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 Male
155 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
84 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Atlantic University College is hispanic or latino male (155 degrees awarded). There were 1.85 times more hispanic or latino male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (84 degrees).

Operations

Atlantic University College employs 52 Professors. Most academics at Atlantic University College are Male Professor (30), and Female Professor (22).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Atlantic University College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 24 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 13 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 5 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$4.39M

2021 Salaries

5.81%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Atlantic University College paid a median of $4.39M in salaries, a 5.81% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.96M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Atlantic University College paid a total of $1.96M to 52 employees working as instructors, which represents 44.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

52 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

24 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Atlantic University College was Professor with 52 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Atlantic University College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 24 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 13 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 5 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Female Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Atlantic University College was Male Professor with 30 employees, and Female Professor with 22 employees.

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