National University College

www.nuc.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,444

2.29% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$6,443

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

5.03%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

24,919

51.2% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

21.7%

5 Graduates

About

National University College is a higher education institution located in Bayamón Municipio, PR. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at National University College were Registered Nursing (919 degrees awarded), Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (299 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (157 degrees).

In 2021, 10,955 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at National University College. 64% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (9,792 degrees), 20.1 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (488 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at National University College is $6,444, which is $−8,056 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at National University College is $6,444, which is $−8,056 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,443.

In 2021, 60% of undergraduate students attending National University College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 32% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,444

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at National University College was $6,444. The cost of tuition at National University College is $−8,056 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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

Average Net Price

$6,443

2021 Value

46.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 National University College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,443. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of National University College grew by 46.6%.

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

$7,108

Room and Board

$890

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at National University College was of $7,108 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 3.87% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $890. The cost of books and supplies increased by 14% 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

60%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

32%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

60% of undergraduate students at National University College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 15.5% with respect to 2020, when 71% 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.

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.

5.03%

2019 Default Rate

447

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at National University College was 5.03%, which represents 447 out of the 8893 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

National University College had a total enrollment of 24,919 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at National University College is 12,753 students and the part-time enrollment is 12,166. This means that 51.2% of students enrolled at National University College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at National University College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 91.5% Hispanic or Latino, 3.81% Black or African American, 2.83% White, 0.526% Two or More Races, 0.425% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.173% Asian, and 0.0762% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at National University College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (57.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (32.4%) and Black or African American Female (2.76%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (74.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (24.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

51.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at National University College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 24,919 students. The full-time enrollment at National University College is 12,753 and the part-time enrollment is 12,166. This means that 51.2% of students enrolled at National University College are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% 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

49%

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 National University College was 49%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), 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 (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
22,802 enrolled students
Black or African American
949 enrolled students
White
704 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at National University College is 91.5% Hispanic or Latino, 3.81% Black or African American, 2.83% White, 0.526% Two or More Races, 0.425% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.173% Asian, and 0.0762% 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 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% 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, 162 students (0.65%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 3,065 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 (9,792 degrees awarded). There were 20.1 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (488 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at National University College is Registered Nursing (919 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (299 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (157 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (2,966 degrees awarded), Construction (532 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (690 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 (1,333,856 people), Medical & health services managers (146,576 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (131,850 people), Pharmacists (131,220 people), and Physicians (107,349 people).

The most specialized majors at National University College in 2021 are Personal & Culinary Services (2,966 degrees awarded), Construction (532 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (690 degrees), Engineering Technologies (447 degrees), and Health (4,206 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

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 Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Chief executives & legislators, Surgeons, Physicians, and Physician assistants

The most specialized majors at National University College are Personal & Culinary Services (2,966 degrees awarded), Construction (532 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (690 degrees), Engineering Technologies (447 degrees), and Health (4,206 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (1,450,147 people), Elementary & secondary schools (220,370 people), Outpatient care centers (216,691 people), Offices of physicians (193,671 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (135,551 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 (2021)

Medical Assistant
689 degree-majors awarded
Nail Specialist & Manicurist
547 degree-majors awarded
General Cooking & Related Culinary Arts
500 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at National University College was Medical Assistant with 689 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at National University College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

3,945

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

7,010

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 3,945 degrees were awarded to men at National University College, which is 0.563 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (7,010).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 394 degrees were awarded to men at National University College in HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology, which is 39.4 times more than the 10 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 855 degrees were awarded to men at National University College in Registered Nursing, which is 3.34 times more than the 256 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

22%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 4% of students graduating from National University College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 22% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 22% 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.

Black or African American Male

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at National University College is Male and Black or African American (50% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, 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

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
9,792 degrees awarded
White
488 degrees awarded
Black or African American
476 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at National University College is hispanic or latino (9,792 degrees awarded). There were 20.1 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (488 degrees).

0.347% of degree recipients (38 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
6,264 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
3,528 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
310 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at National University College is hispanic or latino female (6,264 degrees awarded). There were 1.78 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (3528 degrees).

Operations

National University College employs 218 Instructors, 56 Associate professors and 7 Professors. Most academics at National University College are Female Instructor (148), Male Instructor (70), and Female Associate professor (38).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at National University College are: Management, with 352 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 298 employees, and Sales and related with 246 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$65.5M

2021 Salaries

1.06%

decline from 2020

In 2021, National University College paid a median of $65.5M in salaries, a 1.06% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$7.85M

Instructional Salaries

281

Number of Employees

In 2021, National University College paid a total of $7.85M to 281 employees working as instructors, which represents 12% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

218 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

352 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at National University College were Instructor with 218 employees, Associate professor with 56 employees, and Professor with 7 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at National University College were Management with 352 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 298 employees, and Sales and related with 246 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at National University College was Female Instructor with 148 employees, Male Instructor with 70 employees, and Female Associate professor with 38 employees.

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