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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 does Atenas University offer in terms of athletics?

Varsity teams, a collegiate athletic association, and a conference affiliation are not established for Atenas University. Applicants should not assume that enrollment includes access to intercollegiate competition or athletic scholarships.

Students interested in sports can ask student services whether recreational activities, informal games, fitness facilities, or student-organized teams are currently available. Those options are different from varsity athletics: they may have different participation rules, schedules, and facilities.

What student groups and Associations are available at Atenas University?

A current roster of recognized Atenas University student associations is needed to identify specific active clubs. Students should not assume that a group listed in an older directory is still meeting or open to new members.

For a health-focused degree, worthwhile questions include whether there are active nursing or allied-health associations, student representation in university decisions, and opportunities for community service. Ask student services how groups are recognized, where meetings are announced, and whether students can propose a new organization.

Who studies at Atenas University?

Atenas University reported 622 enrolled students, making it a relatively small institution by enrollment. Its reported student-to-faculty ratio is 15 to 1; that institution-wide ratio does not specify the size of a particular lecture, laboratory, or clinical group.

For 2024-25, the reported entering undergraduate counts included 169 first-time degree- or certificate-seeking students and 163 transfer-in students. That near balance makes the treatment of prior coursework an important question for many applicants. Among the 162 reported full-time, degree-seeking freshmen, 110 were women and 52 were men.

Puerto Rico residents accounted for the reported geographic-origin group in the 2024-25 figures. A separate 2026 student count identified 597 Hispanic or Latino students; because these figures come from different reporting sources and periods, they should not be combined into a precise demographic percentage. The figures describe enrollment, not individual students' backgrounds or experiences.

How does student life look like at Atenas University?

Everyday student life at Atenas University is likely to be shaped by a small enrollment, health-focused coursework, and travel between classes and any required practice sites. The university does not report college-operated undergraduate housing, so applicants should plan for a nonresidential experience.

That makes schedules and access to services particularly important. Before choosing a course load, students can ask when advising, tutoring, financial aid assistance, and study spaces are available, including outside standard working hours. Students in clinical programs should also find out how schedules are communicated and how they connect with classmates when their assigned placements differ.

What libraries are available to students at Atenas University?

Students should confirm which Atenas University library and research services are available for their program. A reported count of zero on-campus libraries does not establish that students have no academic resources, but it does not substantiate a named physical library, either.

For coursework in nursing and allied health, access to scholarly journals and clinical reference materials can be consequential. Ask for a demonstration of the university's available databases, remote access, research assistance, and any arrangements for borrowing materials not held locally. Students who need quiet study space should also check its location and hours rather than assume that a dedicated library or reservable room is available.

Atenas University Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

622

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

162

Total staff

21 full time, 38 part time

Veterans affair office

No

Atenas University Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 597
Graduate: 25

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 475
Part-time: 147

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 110
Men: 52

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 597

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.