Atlantic University
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%. 85% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Atlantic University is a private nonprofit institution located in Guaynabo, PR with approximately 1,451 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $6,425 per year. The graduation rate is 39%, 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.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: -10% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
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
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,451 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Atlantic University cost?
The average net price at Atlantic University is about $6,425 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Atlantic University?
Atlantic University has a graduation rate of 39%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
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.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- 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.
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