
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.
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.
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.
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.
Name of the institution
Atenas UniversityLevel of institution
Four or more yearsControl of institution
PrivateSetting type
Suburb: LargeInstitutional Category
Degree - granting, not primarily baccalaureate or aboveInstitution size category
Under 1,000School type
Four-year collegeMain student body
CoeducationalCalendar system
TrimestersFoundation year
1996Atenas 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.
Certificate of at least 1 year, but less than 2 years
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degreeData 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.