NUC University
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About NUC University
School Type: Private
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Status: for-profit
Military Friendly: No
Accreditation: regional
NUC University is a large private university located on an urban campus in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 25,400, and admissions are very selective, with an acceptance rate of 49%. The university offers 17 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 63%, and a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $6,448, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $8,160.
Admissions Breakdown
Retention Rate Insight
56% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
63% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scoresNot required or recommended
High school transcriptRequired
High school rankNot required or recommended
Letter of recommendationNot required or recommended
High school GPARequired
Open admissionYes
Completion of college prep programNot required or recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Not required or recommended
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentImplied no
Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no
Advance placement (AP) creditsImplied no
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile-
SAT 25th-75th Percentile-
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
27k
Students enrolled
99%
Online student enrollment
11:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
3%
Unknown
1%
Black
4%
Hispanic
91%
Two or more races
1%
Non-U.S. Citizen
0%
Asian
0%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-economic diversity
93% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
92
Total Online Enrollment
26,372
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.99% online, 1% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
2% On-campus
98% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates95% online
Associate100% online
Bachelor's100% online
Graduate Certificate100% online
Master's100% online
DoctorateNot offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $59,784 | $59,784 |
| Graduate | $54,672 | $54,672 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
| On-campus room and board | $17,758 |
| On-campus other expenses | $2,600 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $81,342 | $81,342 |
| Off-campus without family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
| Off-campus with family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
98%
State Grant Aid
10%
Institution Grant Aid
4%
Pell Grant
93%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$10k
Average student debtafter graduation
$19k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
No information available for this school.
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
| 2 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
| 3 | Education. | |||
| 4 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
| 5 | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services. | |||
| 6 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.