Atenas University is a private nonprofit smaller institution in Manati, PR, a Hispanic-serving institution with a suburban campus setting, with about 597 undergraduates, listed tuition around $8,954 and typical net price of $5,818 after grants, first-year retention of 81.8%, and median earnings of $18,391 six years after enrollment.

Key facts for Atenas University

Tuition (in-state)
$8,954
Tuition (out-of-state)
$8,954
Total cost of attendance
$15,539
Average net price
$5,818
Acceptance rate
Not reported
Total enrollment
597
Graduation rate
Not reported
Median earnings, 6 years after entry
$18,391

Key rankings for Atenas University

Where Atenas University ranks among all institutions in the dataset (mixed types) nationwide on selected cost and outcome measures. Rank 1 is best on that measure (lowest cost or debt; highest earnings, retention, or graduation). These are single-measure standings, not Best Universities list placement.

#248 of 2,710

Net Price

#2,624 of 2,883

Earnings

#936 of 2,407

Retention

#2,232 of 2,747

Graduation

#355 of 2,514

Debt

What stands out at Atenas University

Atenas University in Manati, PR is a college.

  • Large suburb
  • 597 undergraduates
Average net price$5,818
Pell Grant recipient share85.7%
Median earnings, 6 years after entry$18,391
First-year retention81.8%

Average net price after aid runs below the national median for similar schools, but six-year earnings also trail that median. Families should weigh aid, majors, and local job markets together.

Best Universities methodology explains how grades and ranked-list placements are calculated.

Student measures: Cost, completion, earnings, retention, and debt.

Institution context: Enrollment, demographics, faculty, setting, and admissions.

At a glance

Cost, outcomes & access at Atenas University

Two related measures side by side for a quick scan.

Net Price and Earnings

Average net price (after aid)
$5,818
Median earnings 6 years after entry
$18,391

Retention and Graduation

First-year retention
81.8%
Graduation rate
Not reported

Acceptance and Pell Grant Share

Acceptance rate
Not reported
Undergraduate Pell recipient share
85.7%
Total cost and tuition

Annual figures on one dollar scale, so bar lengths are comparable within this chart. Total cost of attendance covers tuition, fees, and living costs. Listed tuition is the price before aid; average net price is what students paid after grants and scholarships.

Total cost of attendance$15,539
Listed tuition (in-state)$8,954
Listed tuition (out-of-state)$8,954
Average net price (after aid)$5,818

How Atenas University compares

Figures are for all institutions in the dataset (mixed types). State, region, and national columns use the middle value (median) for similar schools; retention uses averages for region and nation. Region shown: Outlying areas (region 9).

This school vs state, regional, and national benchmarks

Net price

This school$5,818
State (PR)$7,404
Region$7,332
National$17,258

Earnings, 6 years

This school$18,391
State (PR)$21,535
Region$21,535
National$35,678

Retention

This school81.8%
State (PR)76.0%
Region73.9%
National72.9%

Median debt

This school$6,525
State (PR)$9,500
Region$9,500
National$13,621

Swipe sideways to compare state, region, and national figures.

Measure This school State (PR) Region Nation
Net price$5,818Below national median$7,404$7,332$17,258
Earnings, 6 years$18,391Below national median$21,535$21,535$35,678
Retention81.8%Above national median76.0%73.9%72.9%
GraduationNot reported52.0%50.1%58.2%
Acceptance rateNot reported68.2%71.1%77.8%
Pell share85.7%Above national median83.5%82.8%39.9%
Median debt$6,525Below national median$9,500$9,500$13,621
3-year cohort default rate0.0%About the same0.0%0.0%0.0%

Recent 3-year cohort default rates are near zero because of the federal student loan payment pause and are not useful for school-to-school comparison.

Campus & institution details for Atenas University

Campus settingLarge suburb
Student–faculty ratio15:1
Full-time faculty33.9%
Avg monthly faculty salary$2,869

Share of undergraduates in each group. Gender and race or ethnicity are reported separately, so each set totals about 100%.

Women73.5%
Men26.5%
Black or African American0.0%
Hispanic / Latino100.0%
White0.0%
Asian0.0%
Two or more races0.0%
International students0.0%

Confirm program details and current staffing on the college website.

Frequently asked questions about Atenas University

Common questions about Atenas University, answered with Best Universities cost and outcome figures. For how we rank schools, use the methodology link in the header; for deadlines and aid, rely on the college’s official site.

Where is Atenas University located?

Atenas University is located in Manati, PR. If the college has more than one campus, confirm addresses and program locations on the school's official site or with the admissions office.

What kind of school is Atenas University?

Atenas University is a college. Best Universities groups similar schools this way so you can compare them fairly. Confirm program level (undergraduate vs graduate) on the college's site.

How much does it cost to attend Atenas University (tuition and net price)?

Listed sticker tuition is $8,954 for in-state students and $8,954 for out-of-state students. Average net price (typical annual cost after grant and scholarship aid for full-time, first-time undergraduates) is about $5,818. Your actual net price depends on income, residency, and aid.

What is Atenas University's acceptance rate?

An overall acceptance rate is not shown for Atenas University. That is common for open-admission colleges, specialized institutions, or when figures are suppressed. Contact admissions for program-specific requirements.

How large is Atenas University's undergraduate student body?

Undergraduate enrollment is about 597. Enrollment changes over time and may span multiple campuses depending on how the school reports.

What are completion and earnings outcomes for Atenas University?

Median earnings six years after entry at Atenas University are roughly $18,391. Outcomes vary widely by major, occupation, and region. Individual trajectories differ from these population-level measures.

How does Best Universities rank Atenas University?

Among similar schools nationwide, Atenas University stands as follows on selected measures: Average net price (#248 of 2,710); Median earnings, 6 years after entry (#2,624 of 2,883); First-year retention (#936 of 2,407); Graduation rate (#2,232 of 2,747); Median loan debt (#355 of 2,514). Those are single-measure ranks, not a single overall list place. See the methodology page for how Best Universities builds ranked lists.

Where should I go for admissions and official information about Atenas University?

For application deadlines, requirements, campus visits, and program lists, use Atenas University’s official website. Best Universities publishes cost and outcome figures for comparison; it does not replace the institution’s admissions or financial aid office.

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All figures for Atenas University
FieldValue
InstitutionAtenas University
Official websitewww.atenasuniversity.edu/
City, stateManati, PR
School typeCollege
Undergraduate enrollment597
Listed tuition (in-state)$8,954
Listed tuition (out-of-state)$8,954
Listed tuition (generic)$8,954
Total cost of attendance$15,539
Room and board (on campus)Not reported
Average net price$5,818
Median earnings, 6 years after entry$18,391
Median earnings, 8 years after entry$19,505
Median earnings, 10 years after entry$20,231
Median loan debt$6,525
3-year cohort default rate0.0%
First-year retention81.8%
Graduation rate (4-year programs)42.5%
Graduation rate (shorter programs)Not reported
Acceptance rateNot reported
SAT averageNot reported
ACT averageNot reported
Pell Grant share85.7%
Share with federal loans11.9%
Part-time enrollment share24.6%
Campus settingLarge suburb
Student–faculty ratio15
Avg monthly faculty salary$2,869
Full-time faculty share33.9%
Online onlyNo
HBCUNo
SAT midpoint, MathNot reported
SAT midpoint, Reading & WritingNot reported
Share of undergraduates, women73.5%
Share of undergraduates, men26.5%
Share of undergraduates, Black0.0%
Share of undergraduates, Hispanic100.0%
Share of undergraduates, White0.0%
Share of undergraduates, Asian0.0%
Share of undergraduates, two or more races0.0%
Share of undergraduates, international0.0%
Net price, family income $0–30kNot reported
Net price, family income $30–48kNot reported
Net price, family income $48–75kNot reported
Net price, family income $75–110kNot reported
Net price, family income $110k+Not reported

Sources for Atenas University

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