Atlantic University

Private nonprofit four-year university in Guaynabo, PR that costs an average of $6,021 a year after financial aid and graduates 54% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$6,021
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
54%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$27,588

Private nonprofitSmall city1,451 undergraduates

Cost of Atlantic University

Total cost of attendance (per year)$12,775
Tuition and fees, in-state$8,928
Books and supplies$900
Average net price after aid$6,021

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$5,845
$30,001–48,000$6,111
$48,001–75,000$6,166
$75,001–110,000$9,018
$110,001+$7,271

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Atlantic University's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate54%
First-year retention82%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$20,446
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$27,588
Rank in Puerto Rico (earnings)32nd of 37 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$5,500
Typical monthly loan payment$63 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants69%
Students with federal loans12%

Majors and programs at Atlantic University

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (5)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Design and Applied Arts—$23,095—
Computer Software and Media Applications395$15,026$4,867
Film/Video and Photographic Arts54——
Graphic Communications57—$4,500
Information Science/Studies15——

Master's degree programs (3)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Design and Applied Arts39$20,889—
Graphic Communications12$20,529—
Film/Video and Photographic Arts22——

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CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-FajardoFajardo$9,59727%$28,660
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-AreciboArecibo$10,91038%$28,947
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-BarranquitasBarranquitas$10,03686%$26,284
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-PonceMercedita$9,68334%$30,335
Universidad Adventista de las AntillasMayaguez$8,562100%$34,288
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San GermanSan German$11,05042%$29,577
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-MetroSan Juan$10,08170%$36,036
Albizu University-San JuanSan Juan$9,235100%$48,006

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About Atlantic University

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationGuaynabo, PR
SettingSmall city
Undergraduates1,451
Student-to-faculty ratio23 to 1
AccreditorAccrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
Websiteatlanticu.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does Atlantic University cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $12,775 a year (tuition and fees: $8,928). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $6,021 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $5,845.

How much do Atlantic University graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $27,588 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 32nd of 37 similar colleges in Puerto Rico. The best-paid bachelor's program is design and applied arts ($23,095 a year after graduation).

What is Atlantic University's graduation rate?

54% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 82% of first-year students return for a second year.