American University of Puerto Rico (241128)

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,040

2.44% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$9,590

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

14.8%

Default Rate

2020 Enrolled Students

360

84.2% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

23%

20 Graduates

About

American University of Puerto Rico (241128) is a higher education institution located in Manatí Municipio, PR. In 2020, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at American University of Puerto Rico (241128) were Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (28 degrees awarded), General Computer & Information Sciences (14 degrees), and Accounting (11 degrees).

In 2020, 99 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at American University of Puerto Rico (241128). 56.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (99 degrees), NaNy times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (0 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at American University of Puerto Rico (241128) is $5,040, which is $−23,360 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,400).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at American University of Puerto Rico (241128) is $5,040, which is $−23,360 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,400).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,590.

In 2020, 95% of undergraduate students attending American University of Puerto Rico (241128) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 14% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,040

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at American University of Puerto Rico (241128) was $5,040. The cost of tuition at American University of Puerto Rico (241128) is $−23,360 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,400).

This chart compares the tuition costs of American University of Puerto Rico (241128) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$9,590

2020 Value

4.28%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 American University of Puerto Rico (241128) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,590. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of American University of Puerto Rico (241128) grew by 4.28%.

This chart compares the average net price of American University of Puerto Rico (241128) (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

$6,470

Room and Board

$1,240

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at American University of Puerto Rico (241128) was of $6,470 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,240. The cost of room and board increased by 13.5% between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 0.8% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at American University of Puerto Rico (241128) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

95%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

14%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

95% of undergraduate students at American University of Puerto Rico (241128) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a growth of 4.4% with respect to 2019, when 91% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at American University of Puerto Rico (241128) (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.

14.8%

2018 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at American University of Puerto Rico (241128) was 14.8%, which represents 26 out of the 176 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.

Enrollment

American University of Puerto Rico (241128) has a total enrollment of 360 students. The full-time enrollment at American University of Puerto Rico (241128) is 303 students and the part-time enrollment is 57. This means that 84.2% of students enrolled at American University of Puerto Rico (241128) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at American University of Puerto Rico (241128), both undergraduate and graduate, is 100% Hispanic or Latino, 0% Asian, 0% Black or African American, 0% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0% Two or More Races, 0% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0% White.

Students enrolled at American University of Puerto Rico (241128) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (58.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (41.4%) and Asian Male (0%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Male (50%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (50%) and Asian Male (0%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

84.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at American University of Puerto Rico (241128), both undergraduate and graduate, is 360 students. The full-time enrollment at American University of Puerto Rico (241128) is 303 and the part-time enrollment is 57. This means that 84.2% of students enrolled at American University of Puerto Rico (241128) are enrolled full-time compared with 80.1% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at American University of Puerto Rico (241128) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

69%

2020 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 American University of Puerto Rico (241128) was 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (73%), American University of Puerto Rico (241128) had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at American University of Puerto Rico (241128) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
360
Asian
0
Black or African American
0

The enrolled student population at American University of Puerto Rico (241128) is 100% Hispanic or Latino, 0% Asian, 0% Black or African American, 0% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0% Two or More Races, 0% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0% White. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 54.8% White, 13.8% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

Graduates

In 2020, 13 more women than men received degrees from American University of Puerto Rico (241128). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at American University of Puerto Rico (241128) is hispanic or latino (99 degrees awarded). There were NaNy times more hispanic or latino graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (0 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at American University of Puerto Rico (241128) is Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (28 degrees awarded), followed by General Computer & Information Sciences (14 degrees) and Accounting (11 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at American University of Puerto Rico (241128), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Protective Services (30 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (14 degrees), and Education (18 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at American University of Puerto Rico (241128) are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,898,634 people), Accountants & auditors (1,086,037 people), Other managers (867,978 people), Software developers (560,775 people), and Financial managers (495,002 people).

The most specialized majors at American University of Puerto Rico (241128) are Protective Services (30 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (14 degrees), Education (18 degrees), Communications (6 degrees), and Business (31 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at American University of Puerto Rico (241128) are Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Physicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Surgeons, and Architectural & engineering managers

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at American University of Puerto Rico (241128) are Elementary & secondary schools (3,220,963 people), Computer Systems Design (994,889 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (663,096 people), Banking & related activities (588,111 people), and Insurance carriers (552,448 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by American University of Puerto Rico (241128).

Most Common

Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
28 degree-majorss awarded
General Computer & Information Sciences
14 degree-majorss awarded
Accounting
11 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at American University of Puerto Rico (241128) was Criminal Justice - Safety Studies with 28 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at American University of Puerto Rico (241128) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 43 degrees were awarded to men at American University of Puerto Rico (241128), which is 0.768 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (56).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at American University of Puerto Rico (241128) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 13 degrees were awarded to men at American University of Puerto Rico (241128) in Criminal Justice - Safety Studies, which is 0.765 times less than the 17 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 17 degrees were awarded to women at American University of Puerto Rico (241128) in Criminal Justice - Safety Studies, which is 1.31 times more than the 13 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

39%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 3% of students graduating from American University of Puerto Rico (241128) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 39% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 45% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges 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.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (24%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at American University of Puerto Rico (241128) is Female and Hispanic or Latino (24% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
99 degrees awarded
Asian
0 degrees awarded
Black or African American
0 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at American University of Puerto Rico (241128) is hispanic or latino (99 degrees awarded). There were NaNy times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (0 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

Hispanic or Latino Female
56 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
43 degrees awarded
Asian Male
0 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at American University of Puerto Rico (241128) is hispanic or latino female (56 degrees awarded). There were 1.3 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (43 degrees).