National University College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #9529 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #2253 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #2154 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #22 of 52 | In Puerto Rico |
| #4 of 8 | In Bayamon |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 28,974
- Graduates
- 1,820
- Male:Female Ratio
- 34:66
- Control
- Private
for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.nuc.edu
National University College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
National University College has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
21,754 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
9,040 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
National University College has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 27241 (89%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1686 (5%) |
| White | 1153 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 256 (0.8%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 157 (0.5%) |
| Asian | 80 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 60 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 29 (0.1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 4 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend National University College is $8,803 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $8,696 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $9,066 |
| $48-75K | $10,785 |
| $75-110K | $14,101 |
| $110K+ | $15,112 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $11,885 | $8,500 |
| Tuition in-state | $11,885 | $8,500 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $13,048 | $10,560 |
| Fee in-district | $813 | $800 |
| Fee in-state | $813 | $800 |
| Fee out-of-state | $805 | $800 |
National University College majors
National University College has granted 1,636 bachelor's degrees across 19 programs and 836 master's across 12 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at National University College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 286 | 772 | 21 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 39 | 194 | 120 |
| Medical Insurance Specialist & Medical Biller | 276 | ||
| Adult Health Nurse & Nursing | 256 | ||
| Pharmacy Technician & Assistant | 250 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 51 | 165 | |
| Medical & Health Management and Clinical Assistant & Specialist | 184 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 138 | ||
| Dental Assisting & Assistant | 111 | ||
| Accounting and Business & Management | 94 | ||
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 89 | ||
| Nursing Education | 73 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 64 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 64 | ||
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other | 59 | ||
| Culinary Arts & Chef Training | 58 | ||
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 58 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 53 | ||
| Marketing, Other | 52 | ||
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 50 | ||
| Accounting | 42 | ||
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 40 | ||
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 36 | ||
| Information Technology | 32 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 30 | ||
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 30 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 27 | ||
| Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research, Other | 25 | ||
| Computer & Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | 24 | ||
| Medical Administrative & Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | 24 | ||
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 16 | ||
| Construction Management, General | 12 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 12 | ||
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 9 | ||
| Computer Graphics | 8 | ||
| Finance, General | 6 | ||
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 6 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 5 | ||
| Project Management | 5 | ||
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 4 | ||
| Digital Arts | 3 | ||
| Digital Marketing | 3 | ||
| Network and System Administration & Administrator | 3 | ||
| Restaurant & Food Services Management | 3 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,510 | 1,636 | 836 |
National University College has a graduation rate of 54%, which is among the 49% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 54% | 56% | 54% |
| |||
General info
| Alternative names | NUC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1983 |
| Total FTE staff | 2,139 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | Carr. #2 Edificio National College Plaza Bayamon, Puerto Rico, 00960 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 185,000 |
| Phone | 78798230001140 |