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Atlantic University

Guaynabo, PR·Private nonprofit·1,517 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. graduation rate is below 40%. 84% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.

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1,517
Students
$6,305
Net Price
36%
Grad Rate
$25,600
Earnings
10 yr
$4,500
Debt

About This School

Atlantic University is a private nonprofit institution located in Guaynabo, PR with approximately 1,517 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $6,305 per year. The graduation rate is 36%, and the typical graduate earns $25,600 within 10 years of enrollment.

Atlantic University is a private university in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The university is associated with Edgar Cayce's Association for Research and Enlightenment (A.R.E.), and its administrative offices are in the Don and Nancy de Laski Education Center on the main A.R.E. campus. The university is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) and licensed by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV).

The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $6,305/year net price and a remarkably low median debt of $4,500, the financial burden is minimal, which matters. However, a 36% graduation rate is a serious red flag — fewer than 4 in 10 students finish — and median earnings of $25,600 a decade out suggest limited career traction for those who do. Worth considering only if you have a specific, intentional reason to be here and a clear plan to be one of the students who actually completes a degree.

Setting
Small city

Popular Programs

Computer Science80%
Visual & Performing Arts9%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$8,280
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,280
Avg Net Price
$6,305
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants84%
Median debt at graduation$4,500

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
36%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
73%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$25,600
after enrollment
Median Debt
$4,500
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$4,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$16,100
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$25,600
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 5.7x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

Hispanic/Latino100%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,517 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Atlantic University

Colton St. # 9

Guaynabo, PR 00970

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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