
Universidad Adventista de las Antillas, also known in English as Antillean Adventist University, is a private Seventh-day Adventist university in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico. Its identity reflects the denomination's tradition of combining academic study with religious education and service.
The university's present-day programs extend beyond its religious roots into fields such as education, health professions, business, and the sciences. Applicants researching its history should distinguish the university in Mayagüez from other Adventist institutions in the Caribbean; they are separate schools with their own programs and admissions policies.
Universidad Adventista de las Antillas offers undergraduate and graduate study across several academic fields. Its program offerings include nursing and other health professions, teacher education, business and accounting, biology, psychology, religion, and the arts.
For prospective students, the program matters more than a broad institutional label. Nursing and teacher-preparation pathways, for example, can have clinical placements, supervised practice, examinations, or licensing requirements beyond ordinary degree coursework. Applicants should review the current academic catalog for the exact credential, required courses, delivery format, and sequence of study before comparing programs.
The university reports an 18-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio. That institution-wide figure describes enrollment relative to faculty; it does not predict the size of a particular lecture, laboratory, or clinical group.
Universidad Adventista de las Antillas is in Mayagüez, on Puerto Rico's western side. Students considering the campus should plan around the practical differences between living nearby and commuting from another community.
Mayagüez provides access to local services and a wider regional population, while the university's residential facilities give some students an alternative to a daily commute. About 70% of students commute, so travel time and transportation costs can be important parts of an enrollment decision. First-year students are permitted to register or park a car on campus, subject to university rules.
Eugenio María de Hostos Airport serves the Mayagüez area. Students traveling from farther away should compare actual flight schedules and ground transportation rather than assuming that the nearest airport will offer the most convenient route.
The university's stated educational approach is shaped by its Seventh-day Adventist affiliation. Academic preparation, Christian faith, ethical development, and service are central to how it describes its purpose.
That affiliation has practical implications for students: religious programming, including a Week of Prayer, forms part of campus life. Prospective students of any background can use the university's current catalog and student handbook to understand expectations concerning worship, conduct, and participation. Those written policies are more useful for evaluating fit than a general description of the school's values.
Name of the institution
Universidad Adventista de las AntillasLevel of institution
Four or more yearsControl of institution
PrivateSetting type
Suburb: SmallInstitutional Category
Degree - granting, primarily baccalaureate or aboveInstitution size category
Under 1,000Religious affiliation
Protestant (Seventh-day Adventists)School type
Comprehensive higher education institutionMain student body
CoeducationalCalendar system
SemestersFoundation year
1957Universidad Adventista de las Antillas 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.
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degreeData last updated on November 5, 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.