Universidad Adventista de las Antillas Mayagüez, PR C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Universidad Adventista de las Antillas, founded in 1961, is a church-affiliated institution offering liberal arts, preprofessional, professional, and vocational programs. Its 284-acre campus is located on a mountainous site overlooking the city of Mayagüez. Web Site www.uaa.edu/ Institution Type Private Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 1,256 Women 790 (62.9%) Men 466 (37.1%) Graduate Students 95 ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Selection of Students Minimally difficult 81% of 513 applicants were admitted No No July 15 Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA SAT Math SAT Critical Reading SAT Writing ACT Composite Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA Standardized Tests Essay Extracurricular Activities MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance $17,370 Tuition and Fees $6,570 Room and Board $6,800 Average Percent of Need Met 78% Average Freshman Award $2,422 Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $4,801
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System Semester General Education/Core Curriculum Required Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 44 Regular Class Size CAMPUS LIFE Mayagüez Population 87,712 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing 90% of women participate 90% of men participate STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students First-Year Students Returning 77.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 12.9% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.2% Asian 1.4% Black/African-American 97.4% Hispanic/Latino 0.0% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 1.0% White 0.0% Unknown 1.8% from 23 countries
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Minimally Difficult: Most freshmen were not in the top 50% of their high school class and scored somewhat below 1010 on the SAT I or below 19 on the ACT; up to 95% of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted College preparatory program is not required High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 3 Mathematics 3 Science 3 Foreign Language Social Studies 3 History Academic Electives 3 Examinations Exam Scores Due in Admissions Office SAT or ACT Recommended SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only SAT Essay Component Policy ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Accepted with or without writing component SAT: Not used ACT: Not used APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address PO Box 118 City, State, Zip Mayagüez, PR 00681-0118 Phone (787) 834-9595 x2208 Fax (787) 834-9597 E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification admissions@uaa.edu No No Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline July 15 Application Fee $20 Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission Available No Student cannot defer admission Transfer applications accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Common Application Universal College Application Electronic Application Not accepted Not accepted Available Other Application Requirements Interview Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need Not Required Required for some freshmen 1 required for all freshmen Financial need is a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record Academic GPA Standardized Tests Class Rank Recommendations Essay Interview Level of Applicant's Interest Extracurricular Activities Volunteer Work Particular Talent/Ability Character/Personal Qualities First Generation to Attend College State Residency Geographic Residence Relation with Alumnus Religious Affiliation/ Commitment Ethnicity Work Experience
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen SAT Math Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 SAT Critical Reading Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 SAT Writing Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 81% of 513 applicants were admitted 81% of 331 applicants were admitted 81% of 182 applicants were admitted 240 (58%) of 415 admitted students enrolled 150 (56%) of 267 admitted students enrolled 90 (61%) of 148 admitted students enrolled Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) Average GPA 3.75 and Above 3.50-3.74 3.25-3.49 3.00-3.24 2.50-2.99 2.00-2.49 ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite Score of 30-36 Score of 24-29 Score of 18-23 Score of 12-17 Score of 6-11 Score of 5 or Below Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance $17,370 Tuition and Fees $6,570 Room and Board $6,800 Books and Supplies $1,000 Other Expenses $3,000 Payment Plans Credit card, installment plan APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office Application Process E-mail Application Deadline Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Financial Aid Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Award Notification Method for Awarding Institutional Aid On a rolling basis beginning August 15 Federal and Institutional Methodologies Forms Required Cost to File FAFSA Code is 005019 Free Institution's own form PROFILE OF 2013-14 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 78% 235 (100.0%) of freshmen 211 (89.8%) of applicants 210 (99.5%) of applicants with financial need Average Award $2,422 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift Received by 208 (99.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $2,422 Received by 3 (1.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $8,000 All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 78% 1,249 (100.0%) of undergraduates 1,124 (90.0%) of applicants 1,124 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need Average Award $2,422 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift Received by 1,124 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $2,422 Received by 62 (5.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $8,000
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF 2013-14 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 64% Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $4,801 Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid 1.0% Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid 1.0% FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Non-Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships None Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Community Service Relatives of Clergy, Veterans
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available, other work study available $756
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session General Catalog/Bulletin Semester Offered UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Accounting Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General Biology Teacher Education Biology/Biological Sciences, General Business Administration and Management, General Computer Science Elementary Education and Teaching History Teacher Education History, General Mathematics Teacher Education Psychology, General Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Religious Education Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Secondary Education and Teaching Social Studies Teacher Education Spanish Language and Literature Theology/Theological Studies
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Health professions and related sciences, Biological/life sciences, Business/marketing, Theology and religious vocations None Double major, Teacher certification, Cooperative education program, Internships Not offered No online degree programs CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Required Required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Accepted for placement Not available
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty 44 Part-Time Faculty 51 Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree 18% Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Yes Holdings 67,364 Computing Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer Computers Available on Campus 50 Internet/E-mail Access ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Offered Available Available Wheelchair access
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Education, Master of Nursing Master's Programs of Study Curriculum and Instruction Educational Leadership and Administration Medical/Surgical Nursing
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctoral Programs of Study
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Mayagüez Population 87,712 Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Campus Size Weather 284 acres Temperature 70.8 average low in January, 88.8 average high in September Rain 196 rainy days per year Getting Around Campus Map Nearest Airport Nearest Bus Station Nearest Train Station 5 miles from campus in Mayagüez 1 mile from campus in Mayagüez HOUSING College Housing Types of Housing Students in College Housing Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Students Living Off Campus/Commuting Off-Campus Housing Assistance College offers housing to students Women's dorms, men's dorms, married student apartments Freshmen are required to live on campus Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Available Available Not available Available PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Offered Offered Not offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors Intercollegiate Sports Offered Sport WOMEN Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given MEN
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports Recreational Sports Intramural Sports basketball, soccer, volleyball STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations Sororities Fraternities ROTC choral groups, concert band, music ensembles, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook 90% of women participate 90% of men participate
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 1,256 Women 790 (62.9%) Men 466 (37.1%) Full-Time Undergraduates 1,138 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students Average Age All Graduate Students 95 Yes 0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.2% Asian 1.4% Black/African-American 97.4% Hispanic/Latino 0.0% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 1.0% White 0.0% Unknown 1.8% from 23 countries UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 77.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 12.9% Students Graduating Within 5 Years 29.8% Students Graduating Within 6 Years 34.0% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Disciplines Pursued COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. https://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2018