Atlantic University
Guaynabo, PR 00970
About Atlantic University
Atlantic University is a private research university in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, enrolling about 1,451 students. Atlantic University awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Published tuition for full-time study is about $8,280 per year before aid; net price varies by family income. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $25,272 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Atlantic University charges about 0.3× the national private non-profit median tuition ($8,280).
- Versus the Puerto Rico median, sticker tuition is 3% below.
- Average net price runs below the Puerto Rico median net price.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 39.41%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $25,272.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Atlantic University is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 883% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic University | $8,280 | $6,425 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| Puerto Rico (state median) | $8,562 | $8,830 | 104 |
| Town (locale median) | $9,600 | $14,971 | 1,517 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
Average net price is 22% below published tuition at Atlantic University
Key findings
- Atlantic University's average net price ($6,425) is 22% below published tuition ($8,280).
- Atlantic University charges about 0.3× the national private non-profit median tuition ($8,280).
- Versus the Puerto Rico median, sticker tuition is 3% below.
- Average net price runs below the Puerto Rico median net price.
Atlantic University tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $8,280
Finding Atlantic University charges about 0.3× the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $8,280. That is about 0.3× the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the Puerto Rico median ($8,562), sticker tuition is 3% below. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is 30% below.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private non-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Atlantic University versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Atlantic University versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Atlantic University is $6,425.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $6,425 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $2,404 below the Puerto Rico median net price. Versus town campuses, net price runs $8,546 below the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway Atlantic University’s published tuition substantially overstates typical undergraduate cost: average net price is about 22% lower after grants and scholarships.
Atlantic University: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Atlantic University—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$8,280
Avg. net price
$6,425
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $5,705 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $6,558 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $8,858 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $9,440 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $33,120. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Atlantic University is known for
Top program completions
- Computer Graphics157
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design50
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects33
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production33
- Graphic Design26
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Atlantic University a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Atlantic University is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Atlantic University.
Campus
Location
Guaynabo, PR
City / state
- ZIP
- 00970
- NCES locale
- Town
Compared with Town campuses nationally, net price is about 0.4× the median for Town campuses ($14,971 median).
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Outlying Areas
- Carnegie
- Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Size
Enrollment
1,451
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 1,574
- Graduate
- 89
- Full-time share
- 78%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$5,457
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 84.51%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Atlantic University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Atlantic 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 Atlantic 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 | $7,395 | $7,395 | $3,029 |
| 2014 | $7,395 | $7,395 | $5,265 |
| 2015 | $7,425 | $7,425 | $4,560 |
| 2016 | $7,425 | $7,425 | $4,522 |
| 2017 | $7,425 | $7,425 | $4,266 |
| 2018 | $7,425 | $7,425 | $4,199 |
| 2019 | $7,500 | $7,500 | $4,122 |
| 2020 | $7,500 | $7,500 | $3,706 |
| 2021 | $6,915 | $6,915 | $2,855 |
| 2022 | $7,060 | $7,060 | $6,133 |
| 2023 | $8,280 | $8,280 | $6,305 |
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.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Atlantic University reported total enrollment of about 1,451 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 59% male and 41% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (100.0%), White (0.0%), and Black or African American (0.0%). About 84.51% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 15.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
78.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Atlantic University in 2024 is 1,451 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,574 students. Graduate enrollment is about 89 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
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
22.31% 100% Completion Time
39.41% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 22.31% of students graduating from Atlantic University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Computer Graphics: 50% male / 50% female
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design: 76% male / 24% female
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects: 97% male / 3% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Atlantic University graduates earn a median of $25,272 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Atlantic University.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $25,272. Median federal loan debt: $5,457. Average net price used in cost models: $6,425.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Atlantic University graduates report median earnings of $25,272 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Atlantic University.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 7 programs by IPEDS completions (8 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Atlantic University.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Atlantic University graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Atlantic University—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 98.2%
- Puerto Rico median 11.2 pp above median (87.0%)
- Outlying Areas median 11.2 pp above median (87.0%)
- U.S. median 40.2 pp above median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $2,891
- Puerto Rico median 0.71× the median ($4,084)
- Outlying Areas median 0.71× the median ($4,084)
- U.S. median 0.38× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $2,467
- Puerto Rico median 0.71× the median ($3,469)
- Outlying Areas median 0.70× the median ($3,501)
- U.S. median 0.34× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
Atlantic University at a glance
Atlantic University
Atlantic University is a private non-profit institution in Guaynabo, PR, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Computer GraphicsWeb Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources DesignAnimation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects
- Largest enrollment groups
- Hispanic or Latino100.0%White or Caucasian0.0%Black or African American0.0%
- Opportunity College (2025)
- Higher access & higher earnings · Browse OCU directory
Schools near Atlantic University
Other campuses in Guaynabo, PR when available, plus nearby institutions in Puerto Rico.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade D) within Puerto Rico, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Atlantic University located?
Atlantic University is located in Guaynabo, PR.
What is Atlantic University's tuition?
Atlantic University tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $8,280 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $6,425 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Atlantic University cost?
Reported tuition is $8,280 and average net price is $6,425 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $6,075 annually.
Why is Atlantic University's net price so much lower than tuition?
At Atlantic University, published tuition is $8,280 while average net price is $6,425—about 22% lower. Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid (College Scorecard). Institutional aid therefore compresses sticker price into a lower typical undergraduate cost signal. The campus average still masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average. EDsmart Data treats the sticker–net gap as an analytical finding, not advice about individual aid offers.
What explains Atlantic University's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($6,425), completion (39.4% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($25,272). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Atlantic University?
Atlantic University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,574 students, Hispanic or Latino (100.0%), White (0.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Atlantic University?
About 15.3% of students at Atlantic University are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Atlantic University earn?
Median earnings are $19,079 six years after entry and $25,272 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Atlantic University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 39.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Atlantic University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $5,457.
Is Atlantic University public or private?
Atlantic University is a private nonprofit institution located in Guaynabo, PR.
Is Atlantic University an HBCU?
No. Atlantic University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
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
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 Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.