American University of Puerto Rico (241128)

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,160

2.38% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$9,422

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

6.47%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

289

85.1% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

39.5%

32 Graduates

About

American University of Puerto Rico (241128) is a higher education institution located in Manatí Municipio, PR. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at American University of Puerto Rico (241128) were Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (26 degrees awarded), Accounting (14 degrees), and General Computer & Information Sciences (13 degrees).

In 2021, 123 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at American University of Puerto Rico (241128). 57.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (123 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at American University of Puerto Rico (241128) is $5,160, which is $−23,345 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at American University of Puerto Rico (241128) is $5,160, which is $−23,345 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,422.

In 2021, 96% of undergraduate students attending American University of Puerto Rico (241128) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 13% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,160

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at American University of Puerto Rico (241128) was $5,160. The cost of tuition at American University of Puerto Rico (241128) is $−23,345 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

This chart compares the tuition costs of American University of Puerto Rico (241128) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$9,422

2021 Value

1.75%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 American University of Puerto Rico (241128) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,422. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of American University of Puerto Rico (241128) grew by 1.75%.

This chart compares the average net price of American University of Puerto Rico (241128) (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

$6,470

Room and Board

$1,240

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at American University of Puerto Rico (241128) was of $6,470 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 $1,240. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at American University of Puerto Rico (241128) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

96%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

13%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

96% of undergraduate students at American University of Puerto Rico (241128) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 1.05% with respect to 2020, when 95% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at American University of Puerto Rico (241128) (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.

6.47%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at American University of Puerto Rico (241128) was 6.47%, which represents 9 out of the 139 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

American University of Puerto Rico (241128) had a total enrollment of 289 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at American University of Puerto Rico (241128) is 246 students and the part-time enrollment is 43. This means that 85.1% of students enrolled at American University of Puerto Rico (241128) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at American University of Puerto Rico (241128), both undergraduate and graduate, is 100% Hispanic or Latino.

Students enrolled at American University of Puerto Rico (241128) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (56.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (43.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (91.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (8.33%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

85.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at American University of Puerto Rico (241128) in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 289 students. The full-time enrollment at American University of Puerto Rico (241128) is 246 and the part-time enrollment is 43. This means that 85.1% of students enrolled at American University of Puerto Rico (241128) are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at American University of Puerto Rico (241128) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

45%

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 American University of Puerto Rico (241128) was 45%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), American University of Puerto Rico (241128) had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at American University of Puerto Rico (241128) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

289 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at American University of Puerto Rico (241128) 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 Baccalaureate Colleges is 55% White, 13.5% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

Graduates

In 2021, 19 more women than men received degrees from American University of Puerto Rico (241128). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at American University of Puerto Rico (241128) is hispanic or latino (123 degrees awarded).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at American University of Puerto Rico (241128) is Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (26 degrees awarded), followed by Accounting (14 degrees) and General Computer & Information Sciences (13 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at American University of Puerto Rico (241128), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Protective Services (31 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (26 degrees), and Business (49 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at American University of Puerto Rico (241128) are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,825,215 people), Accountants & auditors (1,088,658 people), Other managers (920,048 people), Software developers (623,382 people), and Financial managers (520,645 people).

The most specialized majors at American University of Puerto Rico (241128) in 2021 are Protective Services (31 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (26 degrees), Business (49 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (13 degrees), and Communications (4 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 American University of Puerto Rico (241128) are Physicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Architectural & engineering managers

The most specialized majors at American University of Puerto Rico (241128) are Protective Services (31 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (26 degrees), Business (49 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (13 degrees), and Communications (4 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 American University of Puerto Rico (241128) are Elementary & secondary schools (3,252,895 people), Computer Systems Design (1,080,867 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (687,211 people), Banking & related activities (595,643 people), and Insurance carriers (546,095 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by American University of Puerto Rico (241128).

Most Common (2021)

Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
26 degree-majors awarded
Accounting
14 degree-majors awarded
General Computer & Information Sciences
13 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at American University of Puerto Rico (241128) was Criminal Justice - Safety Studies with 26 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at American University of Puerto Rico (241128) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 52 degrees were awarded to men at American University of Puerto Rico (241128), which is 0.732 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (71).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at American University of Puerto Rico (241128) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 12 degrees were awarded to men at American University of Puerto Rico (241128) in General Computer & Information Sciences, which is 12 times more than the 1 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 19 degrees were awarded to men at American University of Puerto Rico (241128) in Criminal Justice - Safety Studies, which is 1.58 times more than the 12 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

33%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 3% of students graduating from American University of Puerto Rico (241128) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 33% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 35% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges 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 (45.8%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at American University of Puerto Rico (241128) is Female and Hispanic or Latino (45.8% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, 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)

123 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at American University of Puerto Rico (241128) is hispanic or latino (123 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 Female
71 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
52 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at American University of Puerto Rico (241128) is hispanic or latino female (71 degrees awarded). There were 1.37 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (52 degrees).

Operations

American University of Puerto Rico (241128) employs 6 Instructors. Most academics at American University of Puerto Rico (241128) are Female Instructor (4), and Male Instructor (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at American University of Puerto Rico (241128) are: Service, with 10 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 9 employees, and Management with 3 employees.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

6 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

10 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at American University of Puerto Rico (241128) was Instructor with 6 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at American University of Puerto Rico (241128) were Service with 10 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 9 employees, and Management with 3 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at American University of Puerto Rico (241128) was Female Instructor with 4 employees, and Male Instructor with 2 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at American University of Puerto Rico (241128).