NUC University is a private community college located in Bayamon, PR. It offers 104 programs for degree/certificate.

It is accredited by Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools.

The 2025 tuition & fees of NUC University is $13,886. Its tuition & fees is more expensive than that of Puerto Rico private community colleges' average ($9,738).

The school has 30,794 students, which is higher than Puerto Rico community collleges' average (676). In addition, 9,040 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 18 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (15 to 1) of Puerto Rico community colleges.


2025 Tuition & Fees

The following table shows the 2024-2025 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at NUC University. Then, we compare its costs to Puerto Rico community colleges and all U.S. community colleges.

In addition, the chart shows tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2025 Cost Of Attendance - NUC
Amount
Tuition & Fees$13,886
Books & Supplies$880
Off-Campus Living Costs$13,420
Average Financial Aid$5,974
Cost of Attendance$28,186
After Financial Aid$22,212
NUC Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
Tuition & Fees
NUC University$13,886
Private Community Colleges in Puerto Rico$9,738
Private Community Colleges in U.S.$20,310

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

NUC University offers Certificate, Associate's and Bachelor's programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs432522

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
Dog/Pet/Animal Grooming75 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant140 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Recording Arts Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 23 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Information TechnologyNOT OFFERED 25 completers
NOT OFFERED
Computer Programming/ProgrammerNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 2 completers
Computer GraphicsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 4 completers
Computer Software and Media Applications (other)31 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 32 completers
Network and System Administration/AdministratorNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 26 completers
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information AssuranceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 81 completers
Computer Support SpecialistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science54 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist430 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Barbering/Barber491 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design23 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist622 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nail Technician/Specialist and ManicuristNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts379 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef336 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Bartending/BartenderNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts/Chef Training74 completers
74 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Teacher Assistant/Aide214 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Health and Physical Education/Fitness (other)126 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
PsychologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 23 completers
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement AdministrationNOT OFFERED 54 completers
134 completers
Criminal Justice/Safety StudiesNOT OFFERED 36 completers
NOT OFFERED
Cyber/Computer Forensics and CounterterrorismNOT OFFERED 12 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Electrician464 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Building/Property Maintenance95 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Plumbing Technology/Plumber131 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Welding Technology/Welder57 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Digital Arts8 completers
NOT OFFERED 1 completers
Graphic Design209 completers
15 completers
NOT OFFERED
Game and Interactive Media Design18 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Dental Assisting/Assistant31 completers
110 completers
NOT OFFERED
Health/Health Care Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 36 completers
Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/SpecialistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 183 completers
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical BillerNOT OFFERED 273 completers
NOT OFFERED
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary180 completers
13 completers
NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant315 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Pharmacy Technician/AssistantNOT OFFERED 230 completers
NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/AssistantNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Cardiovascular Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 10 completers
NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)33 completers
36 completers
NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/TherapistNOT OFFERED 8 completers
NOT OFFERED
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound TechnicianNOT OFFERED 119 completers
NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - RadiographerNOT OFFERED 85 completers
NOT OFFERED
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 26 completers
Optometric Technician/AssistantNOT OFFERED 47 completers
NOT OFFERED
Home Health Aide/Home Attendant17 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage466 completers
6 completers
NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 389 completers
674 completers
Nursing ScienceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 89 completers
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training51 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business/CommerceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 9 completers
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED 39 completers
162 completers
Office Management and SupervisionNOT OFFERED 14 completers
NOT OFFERED
Project ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 17 completers
AccountingNOT OFFERED 62 completers
NOT OFFERED
Accounting and Business/ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 62 completers
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data EntryNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations (other)NOT OFFERED 83 completers
NOT OFFERED
FinanceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 12 completers
Tourism and Travel Services Management33 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Restaurant/Food Services ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 12 completers
International Business/Trade/CommerceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 5 completers
Marketing/Marketing ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 19 completers
Construction ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 37 completers

Student Population

There are 30,794 students at NUC University including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 9,320 male students and 18,103 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total27,42316,30711,116
Male Students9,3205,7853,535
Female Students18,10310,5227,581

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment

Of the 30,794 total students, 30,794 students enrolled through distance learning (9,040 students enrolled exclusively and 21,754 enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment30,794
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses9,040
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses21,754
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses0

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for NUC University.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Typefour-year, private (for-profit)
AddressCarr. #2 Edificio National College Plaza, Bayamon, PR
Phone787-982-3000
Tuition & Fees (2024-2025) »$13,886
Student Population »30,794 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »54%
Retention Rate64% (Full-time)
40% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$5,974
Students to Faculty18:1 (5.56%)