National University College-Caguas

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2016 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,120

2016 Average Net Price

$9,173

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

5.03%

Default Rate

2016 Enrolled Students

1,161

69.6% Full-Time

About

National University College-Caguas is a higher education institution located in Caguas Municipio, PR. In 2016, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at National University College-Caguas were Registered Nursing (87 degrees awarded) and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (30 degrees).

In 2016, 216 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at National University College-Caguas. 74.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 25.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (216 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at National University College-Caguas is $6,120, which is $−8,380 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Costs

In 2016, the median undergraduate tuition at National University College-Caguas is $6,120

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,173.

In 2016, 84% of undergraduate students attending National University College-Caguas received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 61% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,120

2016 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2016, the cost of tuition at National University College-Caguas was $6,120.

This chart compares the tuition costs of National University College-Caguas (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$9,173

2016 Value

11.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2016 National University College-Caguas had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,173. Between 2015 and 2016, the average net price of National University College-Caguas grew by 11.4%.

This chart compares the average net price of National University College-Caguas (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.

Financial Aid by Income Level

84%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

61%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

84% of undergraduate students at National University College-Caguas received financial aid through grants or loans in 2016. This represents a decline of 8.7% with respect to 2015, when 92% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at National University College-Caguas (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.

5.03%

2019 Default Rate

447

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at National University College-Caguas was 5.03%, which represents 447 out of the 8893 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

National University College-Caguas had a total enrollment of 1,161 students in 2016. The full-time enrollment at National University College-Caguas is 808 students and the part-time enrollment is 353. This means that 69.6% of students enrolled at National University College-Caguas are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at National University College-Caguas, both undergraduate and graduate, is 100% Hispanic or Latino.

Students enrolled at National University College-Caguas in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (74.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (25.1%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (80.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (19.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

69.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at National University College-Caguas in 2016, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,161 students. The full-time enrollment at National University College-Caguas is 808 and the part-time enrollment is 353. This means that 69.6% of students enrolled at National University College-Caguas are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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

Retention Rate over Time

79%

2016 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 National University College-Caguas was 79%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), National University College-Caguas had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2016)

1,161 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at National University College-Caguas is 100% Hispanic or Latino. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2016, 104 more women than men received degrees from National University College-Caguas. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at National University College-Caguas is hispanic or latino (216 degrees awarded).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at National University College-Caguas is Registered Nursing (87 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (30 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 National University College-Caguas are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,731,503 people), Other managers (2,146,940 people), Registered nurses (1,770,878 people), Accountants & auditors (1,376,162 people), and Software developers (1,312,199 people).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at National University College-Caguas are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

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 National University College-Caguas are Elementary & secondary schools (5,483,119 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,202,014 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,391,445 people), Computer Systems Design (2,185,689 people), and Construction (1,229,470 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2015)

Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
83 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
57 degree-majors awarded

In 2015, the most common bachelors degree concentration at National University College-Caguas was Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration with 83 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at National University College-Caguas according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2016

160

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2016

In 2016, 56 degrees were awarded to men at National University College-Caguas, which is 0.35 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (160).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at National University College-Caguas by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2016, 27 degrees were awarded to men at National University College-Caguas in Registered Nursing, which is 0.252 times less than the 107 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2016, 107 degrees were awarded to men at National University College-Caguas in Registered Nursing, which is 3.96 times more than the 27 male recipients with that same degree.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Hispanic or Latino

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2016)

216 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at National University College-Caguas is hispanic or latino (216 degrees awarded).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2016)

Hispanic or Latino Female
160 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
56 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at National University College-Caguas is hispanic or latino female (160 degrees awarded). There were 2.86 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (56 degrees).

Operations

National University College-Caguas employs 16 Instructors. Most academics at National University College-Caguas are Female Instructor (16), and Male Instructor (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at National University College-Caguas are: Management, with 18 employees, Sales and related, with 14 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 11 employees.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

16 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

18 Employees

In 2016, the most common positions for instructional staff at National University College-Caguas was Instructor with 16 employees.

In 2016, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at National University College-Caguas were Management with 18 employees, Sales and related with 14 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 11 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2016)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2016, the most common demographic for instructional staff at National University College-Caguas was Female Instructor with 16 employees, and Male Instructor with 0 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at National University College-Caguas.

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