National University College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #8803 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #2194 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #2098 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #19 of 52 | In Puerto Rico |
| #3 of 8 | In Bayamon |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 25,900
- Graduates
- 1,523
- Male:Female Ratio
- 33:67
- 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.
24,057 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
3,366 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 | 24740 (91%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1231 (5%) |
| White | 884 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 202 (0.7%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 116 (0.4%) |
| Asian | 67 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 49 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 34 (0.1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 2 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend National University College is $5,433 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 | $5,419 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $6,194 |
| $48-75K | $8,947 |
| $75-110K | $12,658 |
| $110K+ | $13,669 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $7,314 | $7,314 |
| Tuition in-state | $7,314 | $7,314 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $9,144 | $9,602 |
| Fee in-district | $740 | $740 |
| Fee in-state | $740 | $740 |
| Fee out-of-state | $740 | $740 |
National University College majors
National University College has granted 1,365 bachelor's degrees across 17 programs and 595 master's across 10 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at National University College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 278 | 734 | 20 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 34 | 168 | 85 |
| Medical Insurance Specialist & Medical Biller | 272 | ||
| Pharmacy Technician & Assistant | 232 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 77 | 133 | |
| Adult Health Nurse & Nursing | 135 | ||
| Medical & Health Management and Clinical Assistant & Specialist | 119 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 118 | ||
| Dental Assisting & Assistant | 100 | ||
| Nursing Education | 90 | ||
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 85 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 76 | ||
| Accounting and Business & Management | 52 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 51 | ||
| Marketing, Other | 48 | ||
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other | 46 | ||
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 43 | ||
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 41 | ||
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 37 | ||
| Information Technology | 33 | 4 | |
| Accounting | 35 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 29 | ||
| Medical Administrative & Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | 24 | ||
| Culinary Arts & Chef Training | 18 | ||
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 17 | ||
| Network and System Administration & Administrator | 11 | ||
| Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research, Other | 10 | ||
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 7 | ||
| Computer & Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | 7 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 6 | ||
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 5 | ||
| Computer Graphics | 4 | ||
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 4 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 4 | ||
| Digital Arts | 2 | ||
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 1 | ||
| Executive Assistant & Executive Secretary | 1 | ||
| Project Management | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,337 | 1,365 | 595 |
National University College has a graduation rate of 56%, which is among the 46% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 56% | 57% | 55% |
| |||
General info
| Alternative names | NUC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1983 |
| Total FTE staff | 2,033 |
| Carnegie classification | Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools |
Location and contacts
| Address | Carr. #2 Edificio National College Plaza Bayamon, Puerto Rico, 00960 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 185,000 |
| Phone | 78798230001140 |