Atenas University Tuition, Demographics & Completion (2026)
Atenas University is a private two-year college in Manati, Puerto Rico, enrolling about 597 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $5,818 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $8,954. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (100.0%) and White (0.0%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $8,954
- 2024 Average Net Price: $5,818 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 597 75.4% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 42.48%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management
- First-Generation Students: 52.1%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 151.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 33.9%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 748
- Room & Board: $8,301 annual estimate
Atenas University: what the data shows
Common questions about Atenas University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Atenas University?
Atenas University is located in Manati, PR (ZIP 00674-0000).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Atenas University public or private?
Atenas University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Atenas University cost?
Published tuition: $8,954.
Average net price after aid: $5,818.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $5,566 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $4,602 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $11,324 |
| $110,001+ | $15,539 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $35,816.
How big is Atenas University?
Total enrollment: 597 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 748 students.
Graduate enrollment: 25 students.
About 75% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Atenas University?
150%-time completion rate: 42.48%.
First-year retention: 81.8%.
What do graduates of Atenas University earn?
Median earnings: $18,391 six years after entry; $20,231 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $6,525.
85.69% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Atenas University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (53 completions)
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer (38 completions)
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant (21 completions)
- Health Services Administration (18 completions)
- Physical Therapy/Therapist (15 completions)
- Surgical Technology/Technologist (14 completions)
- Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator (13 completions)
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist (11 completions)
- Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist (10 completions)
- 05.1091 (8 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Atenas University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 42.48%; median earnings $20,231 at 10 years; net price $5,818. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$8,954
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Atenas University was $8,954.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$5,818
2024 Value
In 2024 Atenas University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,818.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$23,272 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$5,818 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$35,816 4-Year Tuition
$8,301 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,166 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$18,421 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$73,684 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Atenas University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
85.69% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
11.93% 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 Atenas 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 Atenas 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 | $6,945 | $6,945 | $7,634 |
| 2014 | $6,945 | $6,945 | $6,041 |
| 2015 | $6,945 | $6,945 | $5,996 |
| 2016 | $6,945 | $6,945 | $6,454 |
| 2017 | $6,465 | $6,465 | $6,277 |
| 2018 | $7,370 | $7,370 | $7,086 |
| 2019 | $7,370 | $7,370 | $5,135 |
| 2020 | $7,370 | $7,370 | $6,299 |
| 2021 | $7,370 | $7,370 | $6,230 |
| 2022 | $8,198 | $8,198 | $2,602 |
| 2023 | $8,198 | $8,198 | $6,544 |
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
Atenas University reported total enrollment of about 597 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 26% male and 74% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (100.0%), White (0.0%), and Black or African American (0.0%). About 85.69% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 52.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
75.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Atenas University in 2024 is 597 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 748 students. Graduate enrollment is about 25 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
81.8%
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 100.0%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
30.00% 100% Completion Time
42.48% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 30.00% of students graduating from Atenas University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 23% male / 77% female
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer: 37% male / 63% female
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant: 19% male / 81% 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 Atenas University.
Return on Investment
$6,525 Median Student Debt
$20,231 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
32.25% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
769.33% Return on Investment
3.2 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Atenas University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 14 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 53 completions
2. Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer: 38 completions
3. Pharmacy Technician/Assistant: 21 completions
4. Health Services Administration: 18 completions
5. Physical Therapy/Therapist: 15 completions
6. Surgical Technology/Technologist: 14 completions
7. Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator: 13 completions
8. Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist: 11 completions
9. Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist: 10 completions
Most popular programs at Atenas University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Atenas University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Atenas University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 33.9%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $2,869
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,267
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Atenas University is a private non-profit institution located in Manati, PR, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, Pharmacy Technician/Assistant. Enrollment is approximately 597 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (100.0%), White (0.0%), Black or African American (0.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 42.48%. Approximately 85.69% of students receive Pell Grants. About 52.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management
Location
Manati, PR 00674-0000
Region: Outlying Areas
Insights and Analysis
Atenas University provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Atenas University located?
Atenas University is located in Manati, PR.
How much does Atenas University cost?
Reported tuition is $8,954 and average net price is $5,818 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $8,301 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Atenas University?
Atenas University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 748 students, Hispanic or Latino (100.0%), White (0.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Atenas University?
About 52.1% of students at Atenas University are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Atenas University earn?
Median earnings are $18,391 six years after entry and $20,231 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Atenas University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 42.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Atenas University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $6,525.
Is Atenas University public or private?
Atenas University is a private nonprofit institution located in Manati, PR.
Is Atenas University an HBCU?
No. Atenas University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Atenas University a tribal college?
No. Atenas University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Atenas University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Atenas University reports 100.0% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Atenas University religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Atenas 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 costs
- Puerto Rico colleges by ROI
- Manati, 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.