Atlantic University College: Review & Facts

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Atlantic University College is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,655 students enrolled. This college was established in 1983 and is the only school located in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico.

Academic Offerings

Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, and master's degree are available at Atlantic University College.

Majors
Offered
7
Atlantic University College implements a quarter-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 7 majors. The most popular concentrations are Computer Science, Graphic Design and Animation, and Film and Acting. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Atlantic University College is fair at 76% (close to Puerto Rico average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
76%
Fair
The graduation rate at Atlantic University College is low - 40%. Approximately 2% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Atlantic University College is a bit disappointing -- 27:1. Learn more on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are low, about $5,600 per year. The additional fees at Atlantic University College beyond tuition are nearly $1,600; which makes it a total of $7,200 per academic year.

Read the details about Atlantic University College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
No
The undergraduate application fee at Atlantic University College is $30.00. The graduate application fee is $50.00.

To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about studying at Atlantic University College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (787) 720-1022 or check Atlantic University College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
A
Safe
This school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

At the present moment, there is no on-campus housing at Atlantic University College.

Based on the college crime numbers, Atlantic University College appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Atlantic University College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Atlantic University College
Colton St. # 9
Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
00970
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