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NUC University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Bayamon, PR

This school is more affordable than other private schools

Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.

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$6,444

Avg in-state tuition

$11,520

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About NUC University

School Type: Private

Status: For Profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

NUC University is a large private university located on an urban campus in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 23,730, and admissions are selective. The university offers 19 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 63%, and a student-faculty ratio of 20:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $6,444, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $11,520.

Admissions Breakdown

n/a

Acceptance Rate Insight

Information not available

Retention Rate Insight

49% 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 scores --

High school transcript --

High school rank --

Letter of recommendation --

High school GPA --

Open admission Yes

Completion of college prep program --

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) --

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Implied no

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Implied 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 Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.

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25k

Students enrolled

100%

Online student enrollment

20:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold

Demographics

Hispanic

92%

Black

4%

White

3%

Unknown

1%

Two or more races

1%

Non-U.S. Citizen

0%

Asian

0%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

66%

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

9

Total Online Enrollment

24,835

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

90% On-campus

10% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate Check Bold 9% online

Bachelor's Check Bold 32% online

Graduate Certificate X Bold Not offered

Master's Check Bold 13% online

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $6,444 $11,520
Graduate $7,020 $13,320

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 $928
On-campus room and board Currently unavailable
On-campus other expenses Currently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $7,794
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $3,083
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $3,083

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $7,372 $12,448
Off-campus without family $18,249 $23,325
Off-campus with family $10,455 $15,531

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

96%

State Grant Aid

Information not available

Institution Grant Aid

6%

Pell Grant

93%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $8,777
State Grant Aid Information not available
Institution Grant Aid $481
Pell Grant Aid $4,608

Financial Outlook

$10k

Average student debt after 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.

1

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

2

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Education

BA

MA

DOC

4

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

5

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

6

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

7

Security And Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

8

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

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.