National University College

www.nuc.edu/

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,300

0% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$12,055

After Financial Aid

2019 Acceptance Rate

49.1%

4,602 Applicants

2020 Enrolled Students

25,999

15.9% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

1.72%

1 Graduates

About

National University College is a higher education institution located in Bayamón Municipio, PR. In 2020, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at National University College were Registered Nursing (1,056 degrees awarded), Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (276 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (135 degrees).

In 2020, 9,632 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at National University College. 64.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (8,725 degrees), 24.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (352 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at National University College is $6,300, which is $−8,100 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,400).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at National University College is $6,300, which is $−8,100 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,400).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,055.

In 2020, 71% of undergraduate students attending National University College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 44% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,300

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at National University College was $6,300. The cost of tuition at National University College is $−8,100 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,400).

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

Average Net Price

$12,055

2020 Value

31.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 National University College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,055. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of National University College grew by 31.2%.

This chart compares the average net price of National 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

$6,843

Room and Board

$781

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at National University College was of $6,843 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $781. The cost of room and board increased by 2.87% between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 6.24% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at National University College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

71%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

44%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

71% of undergraduate students at National University College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a decline of 12.3% with respect to 2019, when 81% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at National 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.

Admissions

National University College received 4,602 undergraduate applications in 2019, which represents a NaNy% annual growth. Out of those 4,602 applicants, 2,258 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 49.1% acceptance rate.

There were 25,999 students enrolled at National University College in 2020, and N/A% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

National University College has an overall enrollment yield of 67.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

49.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2019

2,258

Accepted Out of 4,602

In 2019, the undergraduate acceptance rate of National University College was 49.1% (2,258 admissions from 4,602 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of false, which was N/A%. Between false and 2019, the number of applicants grew by NaNy%, while admissions grew by NaNy%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of National University College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

N/A%

Submission Percentage

N/A

Scores Submitted

N/A% of enrolled first-time students at National University College in 2019 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

National University College has a total enrollment of 25,999 students. The full-time enrollment at National University College is 4,131 students and the part-time enrollment is 21,868. This means that 15.9% of students enrolled at National University College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at National University College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 85.7% Hispanic or Latino, 3.32% Black or African American, 2.71% White, 0.431% Two or More Races, 0.362% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.15% Asian, and 0.108% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at National University College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (68.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (27.1%) and White Female (0.993%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Male (100%), followed by Asian Male (0%) and Asian Female (0%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

15.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at National University College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 25,999 students. The full-time enrollment at National University College is 4,131 and the part-time enrollment is 21,868. This means that 15.9% of students enrolled at National University College are enrolled full-time compared with 68.5% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at National University College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

35%

2020 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 National University College was 35%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (71.5%), National University College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at National University College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
22,280
Black or African American
864
White
705

The enrolled student population at National University College is 85.7% Hispanic or Latino, 3.32% Black or African American, 2.71% White, 0.431% Two or More Races, 0.362% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.15% Asian, and 0.108% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 44% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1,857 students (7.14%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 2738 more women than men received degrees from National University College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at National University College is hispanic or latino (8,725 degrees awarded). There were 24.8 times more hispanic or latino graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (352 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at National University College is Registered Nursing (1,056 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (276 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (135 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at National University College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Personal & Culinary Services (2,510 degrees awarded), Construction (517 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (404 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at National University College are Registered nurses (1,294,947 people), Medical & health services managers (144,516 people), Pharmacists (130,868 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (118,485 people), and Physicians (104,257 people).

The most specialized majors at National University College are Personal & Culinary Services (2,510 degrees awarded), Construction (517 degrees), Engineering Technologies (404 degrees), Health (4,143 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (414 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Chief executives & legislators

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at National University College are Chief executives & legislators, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Surgeons, and Economists

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at National University College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,423,943 people), Elementary & secondary schools (208,042 people), Outpatient care centers (202,447 people), Offices of physicians (181,892 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (130,515 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by National University College.

Most Common

Registered Nursing
1056 degree-majorss awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
276 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
135 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at National University College was Registered Nursing with 1056 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at National University College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

3,447

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

6,185

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 3,447 degrees were awarded to men at National University College, which is 0.557 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (6,185).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 393 degrees were awarded to men at National University College in Electrician, which is 28.1 times more than the 14 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 1094 degrees were awarded to women at National University College in Registered Nursing, which is 3 times more than the 365 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

27%

100% Completion Time

29%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 27% of students graduating from National University College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 29% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 29% 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 (2.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at National University College is Female and Hispanic or Latino (2.7% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
8,725 degrees awarded
Black or African American
352 degrees awarded
White
323 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at National University College is hispanic or latino (8,725 degrees awarded). There were 24.8 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (352 degrees).

0.374% of degree recipients (36 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

Hispanic or Latino Female
5,551 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
3,174 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
258 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at National University College is hispanic or latino female (5,551 degrees awarded). There were 1.75 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (3,174 degrees).

Operations

National University College has an endowment valued at nearly $N/A, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $0 (NaNN%), compared to the 1.87% average return ($195k on $10.4M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2020, National University College had a total salary expenditure of $192M. National University College employs 234 Instructors, 58 Associate professors, and 6 Professors. Most academics at National University College are Female Instructors (152), Male Instructors(82), and Female Associate professors (39).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at National University College are: Management, with 350 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 286 employees, and Sales and related with 246 employees.

Endowment

growth from 2019

This line chart shows how the endowment at National University College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$0 - Federal
$0 - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, National University College received $0 in grants and contracts from the federal government, $0 from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$66.2M

2020 Salaries

133%

growth from 2019

In 2020, National University College paid a median of $66.2M in salaries, which represents 34.5% of their overall expenditure ($192M) and a 133% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 8.42% growth from 2018 and a 2.58% growth from 2017.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 2.95M (42.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$8.15M

Instructional Salaries

298

Number of Employees

In 2020, National University College paid a total of $8.15M to 298 employees working as instructors, which represents 12.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $855k (29%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

234 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

350 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at National University College were Instructor with 234 employees; Associate professor with 58 employees; and Associate professor with 6 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at National University College were Management with 350 employees; Office and Administrative Support with 286 employees; and Sales and related with 246 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Female Instructor
Male Instructor
Female Associate professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at National University College was Female Instructor with 152 employees, Male Instructor with 82 employees, and Female Associate professor with 39 employees.

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