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Atenas University

#2393 in US ranking Manati, PR
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$16,851
Tuition & fees
$8,954
Avg. aid
$7,876
Receiving aid
94%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
42%
Median salary
$19,659
1 yr after graduation

What is the history of Atenas University?

Atenas University is a private institution in Manatí, Puerto Rico, with an academic focus on health-related fields. Applicants may also encounter the name Atenas College in older records; they should use the institution's current name and program catalog when comparing information from different years.

A reliable account of the university's founding date, original purpose, and any subsequent name changes requires confirmation from its official institutional history. Those details should not be inferred from an older listing alone. For prospective students, the more consequential questions are when a particular degree was introduced, whether its curriculum has changed, and which accreditation and licensing requirements apply to the version offered today.

What are the faculties and departments at Atenas University?

Atenas University's reported programs are concentrated in health care. Federal program records identify fields including registered nursing, allied health diagnostic and treatment professions, and health and medical administrative services.

These fields can lead to different kinds of credentials and careers: nursing prepares students for clinical practice, diagnostic and treatment programs may involve specialized technical training, and health administration focuses more on the operation of health services. A program's degree title alone does not establish eligibility for a professional license. Applicants should compare the current catalog's credential level, course sequence, clinical requirements, and stated licensure pathway for the specific program they intend to enter.

Public enrollment figures describe a relatively small institution, with 21 full-time and 38 part-time teaching faculty reported. Those counts describe staffing, not the number of academic schools or departments; applicants should rely on the current catalog for the university's formal academic organization.

What is the location of Atenas University?

Atenas University is located in Manatí, on Puerto Rico's north coast. Its location is particularly relevant to students who expect to travel to class, laboratory sessions, or clinical placements rather than live in university housing.

A prospective student should plan around the location of the specific program, not just the main campus address. Health programs may require supervised practice at sites with different travel times and schedules. Before enrolling, ask where required in-person instruction and clinical experiences take place, whether a car is needed to reach them, and whether any courses can be completed remotely.

What is the mission and vision of Atenas University?

Atenas University's health-related programs indicate an emphasis on preparation for work in health services. That description of its academic offerings should not be mistaken for a quotation from its official mission or vision statements.

Applicants evaluating the university's stated priorities should read its current catalog or institutional publications for the exact mission and vision. The useful test is how those statements translate into a particular program: its general education requirements, supervised practice, student support, and expectations for professional conduct.

Atenas University Profile - Basic Information

Name of the institution

Atenas University

Level of institution

Four or more years

Control of institution

Private

Setting type

Suburb: Large

Institutional Category

Degree - granting, not primarily baccalaureate or above

Institution size category

Under 1,000

School type

Four-year college

Main student body

Coeducational

Calendar system

Trimesters

Foundation year

1996

Atenas University Accreditation

Atenas University is institutionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation confirms that the school meets quality standards and is required for students to receive federal financial aid.

Atenas University Programs and Degrees

iconCertificate of at least 1 year, but less than 2 years
iconAssociate's degree
iconBachelor's degree
iconMaster's degree

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.