Nova College de Puerto Rico is a 2-4 year, private (for-profit) school located in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. Its published tuition & fees of Nail Technician / Specialist and Manicurist program, which is the largest program at the school, is $7,830 for the academic year 2024-2025.
A total of 144 students are attending the school and its graduation rate is 62%. Nova College de Puerto Rico has 10 vocational programs.
The largest program at Nova College de Puerto Rico is Nail Technician / Specialist and Manicurist and its 2025 tuition & fees are $7,830. For reference, the average tuition for the Nail Technician / Specialist and Manicurist program of all trade schools in the United States is $5,356.
The following table shows the largest program information including tuition, books and supplies costs, program length, and average completion time.
| Program Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nail Technician / Specialist and Manicurist | $7,830 | $946 | 24 Hours | 8 Months |
| National Average | $5,356 | - | 444 Hours | 4.58 Months |
| Barbering / Barber | $11,745 | $902 | 36 Hours | 12 Months |
| National Average | $14,546 | - | 1,167 Hours | 10.34 Months |
| Cosmetology / Cosmetologist | $10,874 | $1,119 | 33 Hours | 12 Months |
| National Average | $16,042 | - | 1,375 Hours | 11.73 Months |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | $11,745 | $584 | 36 Hours | 12 Months |
| National Average | $8,424 | - | 604 Hours | 9.00 Months |
| Banking and Financial Support Services | $7,830 | $745 | 24 Hours | 8 Months |
| National Average | $7,730 | - | 24 Hours | 8.00 Months |
| Massage Therapy / Therapeutic Massage | $10,874 | $794 | 33 Hours | 12 Months |
| National Average | $12,154 | - | 615 Hours | 8.18 Months |
For the academic year 2024-2025, the average tuition & fees are $7,830 at Nova College de Puerto Rico. The typical cost for purchasing books and supplies for programs is $946. The total cost of attendance is $16,392 when a student lives off-campus.
| Tuition & Fees | $7,830 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $946 |
| Room & Board | $5,832 |
| Other Living Expenses | $1,784 |
| Total Cost of Attendace (COA) | $16,392 |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online Programs | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Overall Programs | NOT OFFERED | 4 | 5 | 1 |
Nova College de Puerto Rico offers 10 certificate and vocational programs through 1-year certificate, 2-Years Certificate, and 2-4 Years Certificate programs. All certificate programs are conducted on-site education.
The following table summarizes the total number of completers by degree programs.
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 8 | NOT OFFERED |
| Barbering/Barber | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 14 | NOT OFFERED |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | NOT OFFERED | 22 | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts (other) | NOT OFFERED | 14 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 3 |
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 8 | NOT OFFERED |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 3 |
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 8 | NOT OFFERED |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 12 | NOT OFFERED |
| Banking and Financial Support Services | NOT OFFERED | 5 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
The graduation rate at Nova College de Puerto Rico is 62%. The students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 an the retention rate is 83%.
| Graduation Rate | 62% |
|---|---|
| Retention Rate | 83%(full-time) |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| Student Population | 144 Students |
| Number of Faculties | 14 Faculties |
| Number of Staffs | 30 Staffs |
Nova College de Puerto Rico provides a number of student services including academic/career counseling services, employment services for students, Placement services for completers.
| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
|---|---|
| Employment services for students | Yes |
| Placement services for completers | Yes |
| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
| Library facilities at institution | Various Library Facilities Provided |