EDP University

What EDP University does

EDP University of Puerto Rico, Inc. is a private, non-profit higher education institution founded in 1968 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and operating across five academic units (campuses) — Hato Rey (headquarters), San Sebastián, Humacao, Manatí, Villalba, and Caguas. It delivers associate, bachelor's, and master's degree programs plus technical and professional certificates across six schools: Nursing, Administration, Sciences and Health, Technology, Criminal Justice, and Design, serving primarily Hispanic students at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

The institution's core technology stack comprises LMS Canvas and Microsoft 365/Teams to support its MAGAE and MABE distance-learning modalities, which combine online coursework with in-person clinical rotations in Puerto Rico and attract over 1,000 non-resident students annually from the U.S. mainland. EDP University holds institutional accreditation from MSCHE (reaffirmed 2021; next self-study 2028–2029), ACEN continuing accreditation for its ADN and BSN nursing programs across all campuses, and a JIP state license valid through 2030.

The business model is tuition-and-fee-driven, supplemented by a substantial federally-funded grant portfolio totaling over $19.7 million across Title V (PPOHA, EHSAS, PPOHA/HEIA), HRSA (NWDP), PRG-STEM, and CCAMPIS programs. Distribution occurs through on-campus enrollment at five locations and online via the Canvas portal, with clinical affiliations supporting nursing training and a publishing arm (Editorial EDP), a student association (FUANNI), and the Instituto de Política Pública Rafael Hernández Colón extending the institutional footprint into public-policy research and continuing education.

Name

EDP University

Legal name

EDP University of Puerto Rico, Inc.

Website

https://edpuniversity.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

EDP University is a private, non-profit higher education institution in Puerto Rico operating five campuses that deliver associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees primarily to Hispanic students, with a flagship MAGAE distance nursing modality attracting over 1,000 U.S. mainland students annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Education Access & EdTech for Equity (Low-cost Learning, Skills Platforms) (BPAGALAH)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Nursing degree programs
• Distance learning modality
• Hispanic-serving institution
• Professional certificates

Headquarters

HQ city

San Juan

HQ country

Puerto Rico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: EDP University generates revenue primarily through tuition and academic fees charged for associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, and professional certificates across its five academic units in Puerto Rico. Financial aid, federal grants, and student loans (Title IV) are integrated into the revenue model.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

EDP University is a private non-profit higher education institution in Puerto Rico that offers associate, bachelor's, and master's degree programs across six schools: Nursing/Enfermería, Administration, Sciences and Health, Technology, Criminal Justice, and Design. It delivers instruction across five campus locations and through the MAGAE/MABE distance learning modality, supplemented by professional certificates in areas such as Project Management, Information Systems Auditing, Database Administration, and Information Security. Academic offerings are supported by clinical affiliations with hospitals, federal grant-funded student support programs, and articulation agreements with feeder institutions.

Product overview

EDP University of Puerto Rico is a private, non-profit higher education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs at associate, bachelor's, and master's degree levels across six schools: Nursing/Enfermería, Administration, Sciences and Health, Technology, Criminal Justice, and Design. The institution also provides distance education modalities for nursing programs (MAGAE and MABE), professional certificates, and federal grant programs supporting Hispanic students and STEM education. Programs are delivered across five campuses in Hato Rey, San Sebastián, Manatí, Humacao, and Villalba, with clinical affiliations and internship partnerships with healthcare facilities and organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FUANNI: Student association and community organization under EDP University promoting student activities and social initiatives.
• Editorial EDP
• Instituto de Política Pública Rafael Hernández Colón

Products and services

• Nursing / Enfermería Programs Comprehensive nursing education programs at associate, bachelor's, and master's levels, including specialized tracks in Acute/Critical Care, Emergency/Trauma, and Family Nurse Practitioner for students pursuing RN licensure and advanced practice careers.
• Administration Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• ADN program first-time NCLEX pass rate: 75% three-year average (2023–2025), above the national/territorial mean of 48–52%
• +4 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and flagship.

• Qinetix GroupminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerInternship agreement between Qinetix Group and EDP University providing students with internship opportunities.
• Departamento de la Familia (Puerto Rico)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration agreement between Puerto Rico's Department of Family and EDP University for student support and community engagement.
• Mass General Hospital (Massachusetts General Hospital)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical affiliation agreement between Massachusetts General Hospital and EDP University of Puerto Rico for nursing student clinical placements and training.
• Hospital del MaestrocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArticulation agreement between Hospital del Maestro and EDP University providing clinical training opportunities for nursing students.
• Administración de Servicios Médicos de Puerto RicocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative agreement between Puerto Rico's Medical Services Administration and EDP University for clinical affiliations and healthcare workforce training.
• UniversiaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFramework collaboration agreement for internships between Universia and EDP University of Puerto Rico, expanding student access to internship opportunities.
• Secretaría de la Defensa Nacional de los Estados Unidos MexicanosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic cooperation agreement between Mexico's National Defense Secretariat and EDP University for cross-border educational initiatives.
• Hispanic Educational Technology Services (HETS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEDP University's President Gladys Nieves serves as President of HETS Board. HETS is a consortium of Hispanic-serving institutions promoting educational technology. EDP University hosts the HETS 25th Anniversary celebration.
• Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEDP University holds membership in HACU, the leading association advocating for Hispanic higher education success and resource equity.
• Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFramework collaboration agreement between Universidad Iberoamericana and EDP University for academic exchange and program development.
• Universidad de Cuautitlán Izcalli (UCI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic alliance between Universidad de Cuautitlán Izcalli and EDP University for academic cooperation and student exchange.
• Instituto Universitario Italiano de RosariominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation framework agreement between Instituto Universitario Italiano de Rosario and EDP University for international academic collaboration.
• Pacto de América Latina por la Educación con Calidad Humana (PALECH)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEDP University participates in PALECH, a Latin American pact promoting education with human quality standards across the region.
• PROSPANICAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration between EDP University and PROSPANICA (Professionals Supporting the Hispanic Community) for Hispanic professional development and career services.
• Huertas Junior CollegeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorArticulation agreement between Huertas Junior College and EDP University facilitating student transfer pathways.
• Conservatorio de Música de Puerto RicominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeneral agreement between the Conservatory of Music of Puerto Rico and EDP University for cross-institutional academic collaboration.
• Fundación Rafael Hernández ColónflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration to establish the Instituto de Política Pública Rafael Hernández Colón, with locations in Ponce and San Juan. Joint initiatives include education programs, research, public policy forums, television/radio content, and a digital academic journal. The first activities began with virtual conferences in December 2020. Founded 1969.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• ECPI University: For-profit university with strong focus on nursing, technology, and healthcare programs across multiple U.S. campuses. Comparable as a nursing and IT education provider with similar professional certificate and accelerated degree modalities, though serving mainland U.S. market.
• Miami Dade College: One of the largest U.S. Hispanic-serving institutions with extensive nursing, healthcare, and STEM programs. Comparable as a large HSI serving similar Hispanic student demographics and competing for federal Title V/PPOHA funding, though at much larger scale.
• Galen College of Nursing: Large for-profit nursing education provider with campuses across the U.S. Comparable as a nursing-focused higher education provider competing for the same U.S. mainland nursing student pool, including Hispanic students who may also consider MAGAE at EDP.

Direct peers

• Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico: Largest private university system in Puerto Rico with campuses across the island. Direct competitor across nursing, administration, technology, and criminal justice programs; comparable multi-campus private HSI model serving the same federal grant ecosystem.
• National University College: For-profit institution with multiple campuses across Puerto Rico offering associate and bachelor's degrees including nursing and technology. Comparable as a competing private PR institution competing for similar Title IV-funded students in the same metro areas.
• Atlantic University (Universidad del Atlántico): Private Puerto Rico university with a focus on health sciences, nursing, and graduate programs. Comparable as a smaller private PR institution competing for the same Title IV-funded nursing and graduate student segments.
• Universidad Ana G. Méndez: Multi-campus private university system in Puerto Rico offering associate, bachelor's, and graduate programs. Directly comparable as a private Hispanic-serving institution with similar Title V/HSI federal funding model and multi-region PR campus footprint competing for the same student pool.
• Universidad del Sagrado Corazón: Private non-profit Catholic university in San Juan offering undergraduate and graduate programs including nursing. Comparable as a PR-based private non-profit serving Hispanic students with Title IV financial aid and ACEN-accredited nursing programs.
• Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico (PCUPR): Major private Catholic university system in Puerto Rico with multiple campuses and ACEN-accredited nursing programs. Comparable as a direct PR competitor offering similar degree portfolio including administration, sciences, nursing, and technology.

Regional players

• Huertas Junior College: Junior college in Puerto Rico with established articulation agreement with EDP University. Comparable as a regional PR institution in the same articulation pathway ecosystem for student transfer into bachelor's programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/edpuniversity
• Xx.com/edpuniversity
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/edpuniversity

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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