Antillean Adventist University

What Antillean Adventist University does

Antillean Adventist University (Universidad Adventista de las Antillas, UAA) is a private, non-profit higher education institution founded in 1957 in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. It delivers associate, bachelor's, master's, and post-baccalaureate certification programs across nursing, health sciences, education, business administration, theology, and digital marketing, with a faith-based curriculum integrating biblical values throughout. Academic delivery relies on a two-platform technology core: e-CAMS (Electronic Campus Management System) for applications, registration, grading, and records; and Moodle (LMS) for distance-learning course delivery, supplemented by Zoom video conferencing, an opt-in SMS notification program, and the AWN campus wireless network. A PPOHA-funded Graduate Center under development adds VR and simulation infrastructure for experiential learning.

The institution generates revenue from tuition and fees (graduate tuition priced at $225 per credit hour), on-campus room and board, federal Title IV student aid flows (Pell Grants up to $6,095), institutional and PPOHA scholarships (up to $1,880 annually), philanthropy and donations, and a distinctive Colportaje literature-evangelism program that ties student work hours to tuition discounts up to 45%. Distribution is hybrid: traditional on-campus enrollment in Mayagüez, fully online graduate and continuing-education programs (including new MBA-HR, MSN, and post-baccalaureate certifications), and PPOHA-funded online graduate programs for Hispanic U.S. citizens, with NC-SARA membership enabling interstate distance-education authorization. Multi-year federal and foundation capital — a $3M U.S. Department of Education PPOHA grant (2024-2029) and a $5M Lilly Endowment grant announced January 2026 for a faith-storytelling initiative — is funding near-term program and infrastructure expansion. The institution is continuously accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education since 1978, was classified in 2025 by the Carnegie Foundation as an Opportunity College and University, and was ranked #2 by U.S. News & World Report in Top Performers on Social Mobility in the Southern U.S. region; the Class of 2026 produced 183 graduates from 16 countries.

Name

Antillean Adventist University

Legal name

Antillean Adventist University

Website

https://uaa.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Antillean Adventist University (Universidad Adventista de las Antillas) is a Seventh-day Adventist-affiliated private non-profit university in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, delivering associate through master's degree programs via on-campus, online, and hybrid modalities to Hispanic students across Puerto Rico, the Caribbean, and the U.S. mainland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Christian Colleges with Theological Programs (EDAHAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Online Nonprofit Universities (EDAHALAK)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Private university
• Distance learning programs
• Graduate certificates
• Christian education

Headquarters

HQ city

Mayaguez

HQ country

Puerto Rico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue generated from tuition charges for undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs. Graduate programs charge $225 per credit hour. Students also pay fees for various services including admission applications, I-20 processing for international students, and housing deposits.
2. Federal Student Aid Programs: University participates in Title IV federal student aid programs including Pell Grants (up to $6,095), Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG up to $4,000), and William D. Ford Federal Direct Loans. These funds flow through the institution.
3. Federal and Foundation Grants: Major grants received include $3 million PPOHA grant (2024-2029) from U.S. Department of Education for expanding graduate education for Hispanic students, and $5 million Lilly Endowment Inc. grant for faith storytelling project.
4. Room and Board: Revenue from student housing (residences/dormitories) including deposits and ongoing housing fees for students who live on campus.
5. Donations and Philanthropy: The university receives donations through PayPal and maintains relationships with alumni for fundraising. The Colportaje (literature evangelism) program also generates funds for student scholarships through public donations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Antillean Adventist University is a private, nonprofit higher education institution delivering Christian-based undergraduate, graduate, and professional certificate programs through on-campus instruction in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico and fully online modalities. Programs span associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees along with post-baccalaureate certificates in nursing, health sciences, business administration, education, and theology, priced at $225 per credit hour. The university also administers the PPOHA-funded graduate expansion project (2024-2029), student housing, health services, and the Colportaje student missionary scholarship program.

Product overview

Antillean Adventist University operates as a comprehensive higher education institution offering a platform-plus-services model. The core academic delivery system comprises e-CAMS (student information portal) and Moodle LMS (distance learning platform), supported by an SMS notification system for administrative communications. The university provides undergraduate programs (bachelor's, associate degrees, technical programs) and graduate programs including master's degrees in Business Administration, Health Sciences (Leadership/Education), and Nursing (MSN Critical Care/Geriatric). Graduate certifications span Educational Technology, Project Management, Human Resources, Elderly Care, Skin and Wound Care, Renal Patient Care, Mental Health/Psychiatry, and Applied Behavior Analysis. The PPOHA project (2024-2029) represents a major expansion initiative funded by $3M federal grant, introducing new distance learning graduate programs, developing a Graduate Center with VR/simulation technologies, and providing comprehensive student support services including academic coaching, psychological counseling, virtual librarian, retention coordination, and scholarships up to $1,880/year for eligible Hispanic graduate students. Additional services include student housing, health services, placement/career services (Colocaciones), and the Colportaje missionary scholarship program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs On-campus and online undergraduate programs including bachelor's and associate degrees in business, health sciences, nursing, education, theology, and technology, with tuition priced per credit hour. Targeted at Hispanic students from Puerto Rico, the Caribbean, and Latin America. Includes the 100% online Digital Marketing in Social Media (Mercadeo en Medios Digitales) bachelor's degree program (125 credits).
• Graduate Degree Programs Master's degree programs including MBA in Human Resources (39 credits, 100% online), MSN Critical Care/Geriatric Care (44 credits), Master in Health Sciences Leadership (30 credits), and Master in Health Sciences Education, with tuition at $225 per credit hour. Targeted at working professionals and PPOHA-eligible Hispanic graduate students.
• Post-Baccalaureate Certifications Professional certification programs at $225 per credit hour for educators, nurses, and healthcare professionals, including Post-Baccalaureate Certification in Educational Technology (24 credits, 1 year, 100% online), Elderly Care Certificate (16.5 credits), Skin and Wound Care Certification, Project Management Certificate (12-21 credits), Renal Patient Care Certification (16 credits), Mental Health and Psychiatry Certification (18-21 credits), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Certification, Human Resources Certificate (15-18 credits), and Graduate Certificate in Educational Technology (24 credits).
• Education Continuing (EduCon) Continuing education platform offering 100% online certifications and professional development programs for adult learners. Continuing-education non-credit offerings aimed at working professionals seeking skill upgrades outside the formal degree pathway.
• Student Housing (Residencias Estudiantiles) On-campus dormitory facilities including various residence halls with application process, deposit requirements, and recurring housing fees. Generates room-and-board revenue.
• Colportaje Student Missionary Program Student colporteur program combining faith-based service with employment opportunity. Students sell religious publications and earn scholarships up to 45% of tuition through three levels (Gold, Silver, Bronze) based on hours worked and donations collected.
• Colocaciones Career Placement Services Career services office providing resume preparation, interview training, job placement assistance, and professional internships linking students with employers in Puerto Rico and the continental United States.
• Student Health Services On-campus medical services for students including health evaluations, vaccine records management, and health insurance coordination.

Quantifiable outcome

• 183 students graduated in Class of 2026 from 16 countries
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

AI capability6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Academia Adventista del NoroesteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgreement for Pre-Practicum and Teaching Practice for Teacher Preparation Program students.
• Escuela Eugenio María de HostosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgreement for Pre-Practicum and Teaching Practice for Teacher Preparation Program. Additional collaboration for development of Occupational Laboratory Practices.
• Escuela José Gautier BenitezminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgreement for Pre-Practicum and Teaching Practice for Teacher Preparation Program students.
• Hospital De la ConcepciónminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration agreement for Respiratory Therapy Program clinical education and practicum opportunities.
• Hospital Bella VistaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical Rotation Agreement for Respiratory Therapy and Cardiopulmonary programs. Located near campus, originally key factor in selecting Mayagüez location for the institution.
• Centro Médico Episcopal San LucasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical Rotation Agreement for Respiratory Therapy program students.
• Laura Mercado SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgreement for educational practice of nursing students using Antillean Adventist University facilities.
• Tahlequah Hospital Authority dba Northeastern Health SystemminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical Rotation Agreement for School of Health Sciences students, providing out-of-region clinical placement opportunities.
• Atlantic Anesthesia Group at Northshore Medical CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical Rotation Agreement providing anesthesia clinical placement for health sciences students.
• Lifelink of Puerto RicominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative agreement involving the Media Center for educational and community engagement purposes.
• Corporacion Universitaria AdventistaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative agreement for all academic programs, likely related to the Adventist educational network.
• CollegeBoardminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTest Center Participation Agreement for administering College Board standardized tests on campus.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Andrews University: Seventh-day Adventist university in Berrien Springs, Michigan offering undergraduate through doctoral programs with comparable faith-based curriculum and strong international student body. Closely comparable as a fellow Adventist institution with similar denominational affiliation, mission focus, and global student reach.
• Loma Linda University: Seventh-day Adventist health-sciences university in California with strong nursing, health sciences, and graduate programs. Comparable as a faith-based university with similar graduate health-sciences and online program mix and Title IV participation.
• Southern Adventist University: Seventh-day Adventist liberal arts university in Tennessee offering associate through master's programs with faith integration. Direct peer as a same-denomination institution serving a similar religiously affiliated student base with comparable program breadth and online offerings.
• Inter American University of Puerto Rico: Largest private university system in Puerto Rico, Hispanic-Serving Institution with extensive online graduate programs. Directly comparable as the primary local competitor for Hispanic students in Puerto Rico pursuing online graduate degrees.
• Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico: Faith-affiliated (Catholic) private university in Puerto Rico offering undergraduate through doctoral programs. Comparable as another faith-based private university operating in the same Puerto Rico market with overlapping programs in education, business, and nursing.
• Walla Walla University: Seventh-day Adventist university in Washington state offering associate through master's programs. Direct peer as another Adventist comprehensive university with similar small-to-mid scale, faith-based curriculum, and Title IV participation.
• Universidad del Sagrado Corazón: Private Catholic university in San Juan, Puerto Rico with undergraduate and graduate programs including online offerings. Directly comparable as a faith-based private Puerto Rico competitor competing for the same Hispanic student population.
• Caribbean University: Private Hispanic-Serving Institution in Puerto Rico with multiple campuses and online graduate programs. Comparable as a Puerto Rico-based private university targeting similar Hispanic student segments with online graduate expansion.

Regional players

• National University College: Private for-profit higher education institution in Puerto Rico with extensive online offerings and Hispanic student focus. Comparable as a regional competitor operating in the same Puerto Rico market targeting Hispanic learners, though primarily for-profit rather than faith-based.
• Universidad Ana G. Méndez: Private Hispanic-Serving university system headquartered in Puerto Rico with multiple campuses and significant online graduate offerings. Comparable as a larger regional Puerto Rico competitor with overlapping online Hispanic graduate student target market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/UAApuertorico
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/UAApuertorico
• Facebookfacebook.com/5694974718
• Instagraminstagram.com/antilleanuniversity
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/antillian-adventist-university

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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Investments

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