NUC University Tuition, Completion & Outcomes (2026)
NUC University is a private for-profit trade school in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, enrolling about 28,918 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $8,920 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $12,698. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $24,785 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $12,698
- 2024 Average Net Price: $8,920 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 28,918 79.4% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 54.35%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
- First-Generation Students: 46.9%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 12.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 12.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 15.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 44,564
- Room & Board: $8,643 annual estimate
NUC University: what the data shows
Common questions about NUC University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is NUC University?
NUC University is located in Bayamon, PR (ZIP 00960).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is NUC University public or private?
NUC University is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does NUC University cost?
Published tuition: $12,698 in-state, $13,853 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $8,920.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $8,696 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $9,066 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $10,785 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $14,101 |
| $110,001+ | $15,112 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $50,792.
How big is NUC University?
Total enrollment: 28,918 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 44,564 students.
Graduate enrollment: 1,820 students.
About 79% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at NUC University?
150%-time completion rate: 54.35%.
First-year retention: 64.0%.
What do graduates of NUC University earn?
Median earnings: $24,259 six years after entry; $24,785 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,500.
85.86% of students receive Pell grants.
What is NUC University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller (1,143 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (1,079 completions)
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist (1,061 completions)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (795 completions)
- Electrician (700 completions)
- Barbering/Barber (623 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (619 completions)
- Culinary Arts and Related Services (581 completions)
- Real Estate Development (541 completions)
- Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef (489 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is NUC University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 54.35%; median earnings $24,785 at 10 years; net price $8,920. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$12,698
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at NUC University was $12,698.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$8,920
2024 Value
In 2024 NUC University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,920.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$35,680 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$8,920 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$50,792 4-Year In-State Tuition
$55,412 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$8,643 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$880 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$22,221 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$88,884 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for NUC University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
85.86% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
46.28% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at NUC University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for NUC University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $6,495 | $10,275 | $10,106 |
| 2014 | $6,495 | $11,175 | $9,496 |
| 2015 | $6,495 | $11,175 | $10,553 |
| 2016 | $6,495 | $11,175 | $9,478 |
| 2017 | $6,495 | $6,495 | $9,500 |
| 2018 | $6,675 | $6,675 | $7,268 |
| 2019 | $6,675 | $6,675 | $9,357 |
| 2020 | $6,675 | $6,675 | $12,260 |
| 2021 | $6,919 | $11,995 | $6,646 |
| 2022 | $7,158 | $8,870 | $6,530 |
| 2023 | $8,054 | $9,884 | $5,732 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
NUC University reported total enrollment of about 28,918 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 36% male and 64% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (87.8%), Black or African American (5.8%), and White (4.0%). About 85.86% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 46.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
79.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at NUC University in 2024 is 28,918 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 44,564 students. Graduate enrollment is about 1,820 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
64.0%
2024 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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 87.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
25.54% 100% Completion Time
54.35% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 25.54% of students graduating from NUC University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller: 5% male / 95% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 21% male / 79% female
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 2% male / 98% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for NUC University.
Return on Investment
$9,500 Median Student Debt
$24,785 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
38.33% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
594.65% Return on Investment
3.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for NUC University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 76 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller: 1,143 completions
2. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 1,079 completions
3. Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 1,061 completions
4. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 795 completions
5. Electrician: 700 completions
6. Barbering/Barber: 623 completions
7. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 619 completions
8. Culinary Arts and Related Services: 581 completions
9. Real Estate Development: 541 completions
Most popular programs at NUC University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for NUC University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for NUC University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 15.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $2,914
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $2,529
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
NUC University is a private for-profit institution located in Bayamon, PR, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist. Enrollment is approximately 28,918 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (87.8%), Black or African American (5.8%), White (4.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 54.35%. Approximately 85.86% of students receive Pell Grants. About 46.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
Location
Bayamon, PR 00960
Region: Outlying Areas
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 76 distinct degree programs, NUC University provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is NUC University located?
NUC University is located in Bayamon, PR.
How much does NUC University cost?
Reported tuition is $12,698 and average net price is $8,920 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $8,643 annually.
What is the student body demographics at NUC University?
NUC University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 44,564 students, Hispanic or Latino (87.8%), Black or African American (5.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend NUC University?
About 46.9% of students at NUC University are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of NUC University earn?
Median earnings are $24,259 six years after entry and $24,785 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at NUC University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 54.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do NUC University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,500.
Is NUC University public or private?
NUC University is a private for-profit institution located in Bayamon, PR.
Is NUC University an HBCU?
No. NUC University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is NUC University a tribal college?
No. NUC University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is NUC University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—NUC University reports 87.8% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is NUC University religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for NUC University in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Puerto Rico college profile
- Puerto Rico college costs
- Puerto Rico colleges by ROI
- Puerto Rico trade schools profile
- University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez vs University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras vs NUC University
- Bayamon, Puerto Rico city profile
- Outlying Areas regional profile
- Suburban college profile
- Campus-setting profiles
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Puerto Rico
- Puerto Rico college costs
- Puerto Rico colleges by ROI
- Puerto Rico trade schools profile
- University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez vs University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras vs NUC University
- Bayamon, Puerto Rico city profile
- Outlying Areas regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Puerto Rico
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.