National University College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #8762 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #2188 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #2092 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #19 of 52 | In Puerto Rico |
| #3 of 8 | In Bayamon |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 25,400
- Graduates
- 1,320
- 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.
21,112 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
5,260 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 | 24443 (92%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1050 (4%) |
| White | 739 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 160 (0.6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 141 (0.5%) |
| Asian | 48 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 34 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 22 (0.1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 3 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend National University College is $6,527 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 | $6,122 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $7,214 |
| $48-75K | $10,037 |
| $75-110K | $12,755 |
| $110K+ | $13,033 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $6,448 | $6,448 |
| Tuition in-state | $6,448 | $6,448 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $8,160 | $8,880 |
| Fee in-district | $710 | $710 |
| Fee in-state | $710 | $710 |
| Fee out-of-state | $710 | $710 |
National University College majors
National University College has granted 1,405 bachelor's degrees across 17 programs and 499 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 | 227 | 687 | 24 |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 45 | 253 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 30 | 158 | 95 |
| Medical Insurance Specialist & Medical Biller | 243 | 6 | |
| Pharmacy Technician & Assistant | 195 | ||
| Nursing Education | 147 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 98 | ||
| Dental Assisting & Assistant | 95 | ||
| Medical & Health Management and Clinical Assistant & Specialist | 80 | ||
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 16 | 45 | |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 61 | ||
| Marketing, Other | 50 | ||
| Accounting | 46 | ||
| Accounting and Business & Management | 46 | ||
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 45 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 45 | ||
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 40 | ||
| Information Technology | 14 | 26 | |
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 37 | ||
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other | 27 | ||
| Medical Administrative & Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | 21 | ||
| Culinary Arts & Chef Training | 20 | ||
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist & Coder | 17 | ||
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 7 | 7 | |
| Computer Graphics | 12 | ||
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 11 | ||
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 10 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 9 | ||
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 9 | ||
| Network and System Administration & Administrator | 9 | ||
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 9 | ||
| Computer & Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | 8 | ||
| Digital Arts | 4 | 4 | |
| Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research, Other | 8 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 7 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 6 | ||
| Adult Health Nurse & Nursing | 1 | ||
| Executive Assistant & Executive Secretary | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,157 | 1,405 | 499 |
National University College has a graduation rate of 63%, which is among the 34% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 63% | 62% | 63% |
| |||
General info
| Alternative names | NUC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1983 |
| Total FTE staff | 1,960 |
| 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 |