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Arecibo, PR 00612
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National College of Business and Technology-Arecibo
General Information, Alumni, History, Campus, Students, Faculty, Address, and Tuition
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Information Summary
Ranks 3166th overall and 40th in Puerto Rico
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
28.3 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$6,131 |
| Admission
Success rate |
87% |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
74 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
48% / 23% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
1,514 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Arecibo, PR 00612
| Surrounding community | Fringe rural area (less than 5 mi. from an urban area) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 72,730 (67,977 urban / 4,753 rural) |
| Households | 25,399 (2.83 people per house) |
| Families | 19,893 (3.27 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 4,554 |
| Pop. — Asian | 164 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 42 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 426 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 66,403 |
| Pop. — Other | 3,485 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges
| Undergraduate | Associates Dominant |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Medium full-time four-year, selective, lower transfer-in |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate four-year |
| Size & Setting | Small four-year, primarily nonresidential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Bachelor's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Trimester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending National College of Business and Technology-Arecibo?
Ranks 3733rd for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $4,860 | $4,860 | $4,860 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $435 | $435 | $435 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $135 | $135 | $135 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $6,131 | $6,131 | $6,131 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $10,831 | $10,831 | $10,831 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $8,331 | $8,331 | $8,331 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $4,755  $5,295 |
$4,755  $5,295 |
$4,755  $5,295 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $721  $836 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $2,500  $2,500 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $2,400  $2,200 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $2,200  $2,200 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $25 |
| Graduate Application Fee | N/A |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 645 (220 male / 425 female) |
| Admitted | 563 (191 male / 372 female) |
| Admission rate | 87% |
| First-time Enrollment | 473 (166 male / 307 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 455 (162 male / 293 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 18 (4 male / 14 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 1,514 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does National College of Business and Technology-Arecibo use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  / N/A / |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | |
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does National College of Business and Technology-Arecibo accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience |  |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
National College of Business and Technology-Arecibo Ranks 5019th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,923 | 367 |  88% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $363 | 156 |  37% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Student Loan Aid | $1,739 | 13 |  3% |
| Any financial aid type | 381 |  91% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at National College of Business and Technology-Arecibo?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Hispanic | 458 | 1,056 | 1,514 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | N/A | N/A | N/A |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | N/A | N/A |
White Non-Hispanic | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 458 | 1,056 | 1,514 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at National College of Business and Technology-Arecibo?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Hispanic | 148 | 275 | 423 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | N/A | N/A | N/A |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | N/A | N/A |
White Non-Hispanic | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 148 | 275 | 423 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at National College of Business and Technology-Arecibo.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 47 | 54 | |
| 2 | 24 | 26 | |
| 1 | 22 | 23 | |
| 1 | 19 | 20 | |
| 1 | 18 | 19 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
National College of Business and Technology-Arecibo Ranks 4079th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $23,532 ($28,222 male / $22,450 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 16 (3 male / 13 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 41 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.4 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $50,329 |
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National College of Business and Technology-Arecibo Academics
National College of Business & Technology: Arecibo is unique in its study options. For example, the university has a ESL, Independent Study, Internships and Teacher Certification. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Tutoring. Besides, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Career Counseling, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Personal Counseling, Placement Service and Veterans Counselor can help.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at National College of Business & Technology: Arecibo.
- Business, Management, & Marketing:
- Administrative/Secretarial Services, Business Administration/Management, Office Clerical Services, Office Management, Tourism and Hospitality
- Computer Science:
- Computer/Information Sciences – General, Information Technology
- Health and Clinical Sciences:
- Dental Assistance, Dental Assistant with Expanded Functions, Medical Administrative Assistance, Nursing (RN), Pharmacy Assistance
- Education:
- Kindergarten/Preschool Education, Technology/Industrial Arts Education
Furthermore, for international students, the application fee is 25.
National College of Business and Technology-Arecibo Admissions
Transfer students are not ignored, yet did not report the exact number of transfer students. This school did not report their application fee.
The regular application due date was not reported. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. SAT and ACT score reports are very important, so you will want to check on the specific dates with the university. Again, It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year.
National College of Business and Technology-Arecibo Financial Aid
Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school.
National College of Business and Technology-Arecibo Students
National College of Business & Technology: Arecibo offers Associate and Bachelor’s degrees. Moreover, it is part of an Suburban setting, Small city (50,000 – 249,999) and Commuter campus. The school’s size is approximately one thousand, four hundred and thirty-nine degree-seeking undergrads. Furthermore, the student body consists of one hundred percent hispanic, sixty-six percent had h.s. gpa between 2.0 and 2.49 and thirty-four percent had h.s. gpa between 1.0 and 1.99.
This school features the Suburban setting, Small city (50,000 – 249,999) and Commuter campus.
National College of Business and Technology-Arecibo Athletics
The following sports can be found here:
- Men’s Intramural Basketball
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Table_tennis
- Men’s Intramural Volleyball
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