Atlantic University College

www.atlanticu.edu

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,520

2.22% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$6,133

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

1,653

59.6% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

36.9%

86 Graduates

About

Atlantic University College is a higher education institution located in Guaynabo Municipio, PR. In 2022, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Atlantic University College were Computer Graphics (105 degrees awarded), Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects (39 degrees), and Web Page, Digital, & Information Resource Design (36 degrees).

In 2022, 236 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Atlantic University College. 33.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 66.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (236 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Atlantic University College is $5,520, which is $−9,421 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

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 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Atlantic University College is $5,520, which is $9,422 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,133.

In 2022, 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

$5,520

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Atlantic University College was $5,520. The cost of tuition at Atlantic University College is $−9,422 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

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

Average Net Price

$6,133

2022 Value

115%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Atlantic University College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,133. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Atlantic University College grew by 115%.

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

$2,400

Room and Board

$900

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Atlantic University College was of $2,400 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 19.9% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $900. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 10% 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 2022. This represents a decline of 7.69% with respect to 2021, when 91% 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 1,653 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Atlantic University College is 985 students and the part-time enrollment is 668. This means that 59.6% 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 (61.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (38.8%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Male (51%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (49%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

59.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Atlantic University College in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,653 students. The full-time enrollment at Atlantic University College is 985 and the part-time enrollment is 668. This means that 59.6% of students enrolled at Atlantic University College are enrolled full-time compared with 71.2% 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

76%

2022 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 76%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), 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 (2022)

1,653 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 42.1% White, 19.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.1% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2022, 80 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 (236 degrees awarded).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Atlantic University College is Computer Graphics (105 degrees awarded), followed by Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects (39 degrees) and Web Page, Digital, & Information Resource Design (36 degrees).

In 2022, 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 (50 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (146 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (40 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 (558,533 people), Other managers (174,641 people), Computer occupations, all other (122,976 people), Computer & information systems managers (115,075 people), and Graphic designers (100,695 people).

The most specialized majors at Atlantic University College in 2022 are Communication Technologies (50 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (146 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (40 degrees) (as of 2022).

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, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Architectural & engineering managers, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Atlantic University College are Communication Technologies (50 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (146 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (40 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (616,961 people), Elementary & secondary schools (236,949 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (202,153 people), Management, scientific & technical consulting services (104,944 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (102,800 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 (2022)

Computer Graphics
105 degrees awarded
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects
39 degrees awarded
Web Page, Digital, & Information Resource Design
36 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Atlantic University College was Computer Graphics with 105 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

158

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 158 degrees were awarded to men at Atlantic University College, which is 2.03 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (78).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 55 degrees were awarded to men at Atlantic University College in Computer Graphics, which is 1.1 times more than the 50 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 50 degrees were awarded to men at Atlantic University College in Computer Graphics, which is 0.909 times less than the 55 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

18%

100% Completion Time

36%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 18% of students graduating from Atlantic University College 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 40% 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 Male

Highest Graduation Rate (37.4%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Atlantic University College is Male and Hispanic or Latino (37.4% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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 (2022)

236 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Atlantic University College is hispanic or latino (236 degrees awarded).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

Hispanic or Latino Male
158 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
78 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Atlantic University College is hispanic or latino male (158 degrees awarded). There were 2.03 times more hispanic or latino male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (78 degrees).

Operations

Atlantic University College employs 46 Professors. Most academics at Atlantic University College are Male Professor (25), and Female Professor (21).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Atlantic University College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 23 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 12 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 5 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$4.07M

2022 Salaries

7.44%

decline from 2021

In 2022, Atlantic University College paid a median of $4.07M in salaries, a 7.44% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.81% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 5.79% growth between 2019 and 2020.

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

Instructional Salaries

$1.73M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, Atlantic University College paid a total of $1.73M to 46 employees working as instructors, which represents 42.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $975k (30.7%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

46 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

23 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Atlantic University College was Professor with 46 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Atlantic University College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 23 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 12 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 5 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Professor
Female Professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Atlantic University College was Male Professor with 25 employees, and Female Professor with 21 employees.

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

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