NUC University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,314

13.4% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$5,433

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2019 Acceptance Rate

49.1%

4,602 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

27,423

59.5% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

29.9%

189 Graduates

About

NUC University is a higher education institution located in Bayamón Municipio, PR. In 2023, the most popular Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentrations at NUC University were Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (734 degrees awarded), Other Electrical Maintenance & Repair Technology (320 degrees), and Business, Office Automation, Technology, & Data Entry (67 degrees).

In 2023, 10,526 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at NUC University. 65.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (9,411 degrees), 19.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (483 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at NUC University is $7,314, which is $−7,850 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at NUC University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 10,306 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at NUC University is $7,314, which is $7,850 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,433.

In 2023, 73% of undergraduate students attending NUC University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 35% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,314

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at NUC University was $7,314. The cost of tuition at NUC University is $−7,850 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

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

Average Net Price

$5,433

2023 Value

16.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 NUC University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,433. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of NUC University grew by 16.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of NUC University (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

$7,232

Room and Board

$299

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at NUC University was of $7,232 in 2023. The cost of room and board decreased by 7.21% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $299. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 67.8% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at NUC University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

73%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

35%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

73% of undergraduate students at NUC University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 14.1% with respect to 2022, when 85% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at NUC University (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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at NUC University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 10306 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.

Admissions

NUC University received 4,602 undergraduate applications in 2019, which represents a 4.66% annual growth. Out of those 4,602 applicants, 2,258 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 49.1% acceptance rate.

There were 27,423 students enrolled at NUC University in 2023.

NUC University has an overall enrollment yield of 67.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

49.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2019

2,258

Accepted Out of 4,602

In 2019, the undergraduate acceptance rate of NUC University was 49.1% (2,258 admissions from 4,602 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2018, which was 57.4%. Between 2018 and 2019, the number of applicants grew by 4.66%, while admissions declined by 10.6%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of NUC University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

N/A% of enrolled first-time students at NUC University in false submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

NUC University had a total enrollment of 27,423 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at NUC University is 16,307 students and the part-time enrollment is 11,116. This means that 59.5% of students enrolled at NUC University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at NUC University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 90.2% Hispanic or Latino, 4.49% Black or African American, 3.22% White, 0.737% Two or More Races, 0.536% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.244% Asian, and 0.124% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at NUC University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (57.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (30.4%) and Black or African American Female (3.8%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (74.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (24.2%) and American Indian or Alaska Native Female (0.394%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

59.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at NUC University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 27,423 students. The full-time enrollment at NUC University is 16,307 and the part-time enrollment is 11,116. This means that 59.5% of students enrolled at NUC University are enrolled full-time compared with 70.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at NUC University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

56%

2023 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 NUC University was 56%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), NUC University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at NUC University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
24,740 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,231 enrolled students
White
884 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at NUC University is 90.2% Hispanic or Latino, 4.49% Black or African American, 3.22% White, 0.737% Two or More Races, 0.536% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.244% Asian, and 0.124% 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 41.6% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% 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, 116 students (0.423%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 3,180 more women than men received degrees from NUC University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at NUC University is hispanic or latino (9,411 degrees awarded). There were 19.5 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (483 degrees).

The most common Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentration at NUC University is Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (734 degrees awarded), followed by Other Electrical Maintenance & Repair Technology (320 degrees) and Business, Office Automation, Technology, & Data Entry (67 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at NUC University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Personal & Culinary Services (3,049 degrees awarded), Construction (755 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (628 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 NUC University are Registered nurses (1,454,648 people), Medical & health services managers (157,720 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (152,332 people), Pharmacists (133,617 people), and Other managers (109,201 people).

The most specialized majors at NUC University in 2023 are Personal & Culinary Services (3,049 degrees awarded), Construction (755 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (628 degrees), Health (3,954 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (353 degrees) (as of 2023).

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

The most specialized majors at NUC University are Personal & Culinary Services (3,049 degrees awarded), Construction (755 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (628 degrees), Health (3,954 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (353 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 NUC University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,490,966 people), Outpatient care centers (239,525 people), Elementary & secondary schools (229,603 people), Offices of physicians (203,853 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (143,407 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by NUC University.

Most Common (2023)

Medical Assistant
663 degrees awarded
Nail Specialist & Manicurist
587 degrees awarded
Medical Insurance Specialist
484 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at NUC University was Medical Assistant with 663 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

3,673

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

6,853

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 3,673 degrees were awarded to men at NUC University, which is 0.536 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (6,853).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 427 degrees were awarded to men at NUC University in Electrician, which is 25.1 times more than the 17 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 819 degrees were awarded to men at NUC University in Registered Nursing, which is 3.85 times more than the 213 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

22%

100% Completion Time

22%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 22% of students graduating from NUC University 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.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at NUC University is Male and White (50% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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 (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
9,411 degrees awarded
Black or African American
483 degrees awarded
White
372 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at NUC University is hispanic or latino (9,411 degrees awarded). There were 19.5 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (483 degrees).

0.485% of degree recipients (51 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
6,092 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
3,319 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
340 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at NUC University is hispanic or latino female (6,092 degrees awarded). There were 1.84 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (3,319 degrees).

Operations

NUC University employs 212 Instructors, 51 Associate professors and 6 Professors. Most academics at NUC University are Female Instructor (135), Male Instructor (77), and Female Associate professor (35).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at NUC University are: Management, with 383 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 311 employees, and Sales and related with 284 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$69.8M

2023 Salaries

2.74%

growth from 2022

In 2023, NUC University paid a median of $69.8M in salaries, a 2.74% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.69% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.06% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$8.19M

Instructional Salaries

269

Number of Employees

In 2023, NUC University paid a total of $8.19M to 269 employees working as instructors, which represents 11.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $208k (5.9%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

212 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

383 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at NUC University were Instructor with 212 employees, Associate professor with 51 employees, and Professor with 6 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at NUC University were Management with 383 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 311 employees, and Sales and related with 284 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at NUC University was Female Instructor with 135 employees, Male Instructor with 77 employees, and Female Associate professor with 35 employees.

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

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