Atenas College

What Atenas College does

Atenas University Dr. María Luisa Hernández (formerly Atenas College) is a private, single-campus higher education institution headquartered in Manatí, Puerto Rico, that specializes exclusively in health sciences education. The institution delivers approximately 26 programs spanning four master's degrees (in nursing specialties and health sciences), four bachelor's degrees (including nursing, radiologic imaging with CT/MRI/mammography concentrations, and health leadership), eight associate degrees (covering nursing, respiratory care, radiologic technology, sonography, echocardiography, emergency medicine-paramedic, physical therapist assistant, and medical coding/billing), three technical certificates, two professional certifications, and a continuing education catalog (ACLS, CPR/BLS, HeartSaver, and topical modules).

The institution's core infrastructure is centered on a Hospital Simulado (Simulated Hospital) — a fully equipped simulation facility used for hands-on training across nursing, emergency medicine, radiologic imaging, sonography, and other disciplines — paired with a 360° virtual tour of the campus. Atenas University holds institutional accreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), program-specific nursing accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), a Puerto Rico postsecondary institutional license (Certification 2024-018, valid through December 16, 2026), and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs approval for GI Bill programs. The institution is authorized under Title IX and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act for non-discrimination compliance.

The business model is direct-to-consumer higher education: tuition and educational services revenue generated from individual student enrollment, with an advertised $0 admission/readmission/convalidation policy and financial aid available to qualifying students. GTM is executed through the institutional website, 360° virtual tour, campus tours, on-site admissions, and organic social channels (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, X). The institution operates a direct sales distribution model at its Manatí campus with no disclosed satellite locations or partner channel arrangements beyond the affiliated ASEPUR student association.

Name

Atenas College

Legal name

Atenas University Dr. María Luisa Hernández

Website

https://atenascollege.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Atenas University Dr. María Luisa Hernández (formerly Atenas College) is a private health-sciences-only higher education institution in Manatí, Puerto Rico, offering approximately 26 programs from technical certificates through master's degrees, serving prospective and working healthcare professionals in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education (Healthcare and Health Sciences)

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Junior Colleges (61121), Junior Colleges (6112), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online Healthcare & Nursing Universities (Allied Health, RN-to-BSN, etc.) (EDAHALAF)

Keywords

• Healthcare education programs
• Nursing degree programs
• Health sciences training
• Medical certifications
• Continuing healthcare education

Headquarters

HQ city

Manatí

HQ country

Puerto Rico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Educational Services: The institution generates revenue primarily through tuition fees charged for degree programs (associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees), technical programs, and professional certifications. Additional revenue may come from continuing education courses, application fees, and related educational services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Atenas University is a private higher education institution headquartered in Manatí, Puerto Rico, offering health-sciences-focused academic programs across master's, bachelor's, and associate degrees, technical certificates, professional certifications, and continuing-education courses. It delivers instruction through on-campus attendance supplemented by a simulated hospital facility and a 360° virtual tour, with financial aid available to qualifying students.

Product overview

Atenas University (formerly Atenas College) is a higher education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of health sciences programs. The institution operates as a multi-tier educational platform providing graduate degrees (4 master's programs in nursing and health sciences), bachelor's degrees (4 programs in nursing, radiological imaging, and health leadership), associate degrees (8 technical health programs including nursing, respiratory care, emergency medicine, sonography, echocardiography, and radiologic technology), technical certificates (3 programs in medical emergencies, pharmacy, and surgical technology), professional certifications (2 in emergency/trauma and electrocardiography), and continuing education courses (3 life support training programs: ACLS, CPR/BLS, and Heartsaver) plus 3 additional educational modules. The institution is accredited by MSCHE and specializes exclusively in health professions education with a simulated hospital for practical training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Master's in Nursing Sciences with Specialty in Emergencies and Trauma – Administration Role (Maestría en Ciencias de Enfermería con Especialidad en Emergencias y Trauma - Rol en Administración) Graduate degree in Nursing Sciences with a specialty in Emergencies and Trauma focused on the Administration role, preparing healthcare professionals for leadership in emergency and trauma nursing settings.
• Master's in Health Sciences with Specialty in Education (Maestría en Ciencias de la Salud con Especialidad en Educación) Graduate degree in Health Sciences with a specialty in Education, preparing students to teach in health sciences disciplines.
• Master's in Nursing Sciences with Specialty in Emergencies and Trauma – Education Role (Maestría en Ciencias de Enfermería con Especialidad en Emergencias y Trauma - Rol en Educación) Graduate degree in Nursing Sciences with a specialty in Emergencies and Trauma focused on the Education role, preparing nurses to teach emergency and trauma nursing.
• Master's in Health Sciences with Specialty in Administration (Maestría en Ciencias de la Salud con Especialidad en Administración) Graduate degree in Health Sciences with a specialty in Administration, preparing students for administrative roles within healthcare organizations.
• Bachelor's in Radiologic Imaging Sciences with Concentration in CT, MRI, and Mammography (Bachillerato en Ciencias en Imagen Radiológica) Bachelor's degree in Radiological Imaging Sciences with a concentration in Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance, and Mammography.
• Bachelor's in Health Sciences with Concentration in Leadership and Supervision (Bachillerato en Ciencias de la Salud con Concentración en Liderazgo y Supervisión) Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences with a concentration in Leadership and Supervision, preparing graduates for supervisory roles in healthcare settings.
• Bachelor's in Nursing Sciences (Bachillerato en Ciencias de Enfermería) Bachelor's degree in Nursing Sciences, accredited by ACEN, preparing graduates for RN licensure.
• RN-BSN Completion Program Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN) completion program for working nurses seeking a bachelor's degree.
• Associate Degree in Nursing Sciences (Grado Asociado en Ciencias de Enfermería) Associate degree in Nursing Sciences, accredited by ACEN, preparing graduates for entry-level nursing positions.
• Associate Degree in Respiratory Care (Grado Asociado en Ciencias en Cuidado Respiratorio) Associate degree in Respiratory Care Sciences, preparing graduates for careers in respiratory therapy.
• Associate Degree in Medical Emergencies – Paramedic (Grado Asociado en Emergencias Médicas - Paramédico) Associate degree in Medical Emergencies with a Paramedic concentration, training students for paramedic-level EMS roles.
• Associate Degree in Diagnostic Sonographic Technology (Grado Asociado en Tecnología Sonográfica Diagnóstica) Associate degree in Diagnostic Sonographic Technology, preparing students for diagnostic medical sonography careers.
• Associate Degree in Diagnostic Echocardiographic Technology (Grado Asociado en Tecnología Ecocardiográfica Diagnóstica) Associate degree in Diagnostic Echocardiographic Technology, training students for cardiac ultrasound and echocardiography roles.
• Associate Degree in Radiologic Imaging Technology (Grado Asociado en Ciencias de Tecnología en Imagen Radiológica) Associate degree in Radiologic Imaging Technology Sciences, preparing graduates for radiologic technologist positions.
• Associate Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant (Grado Asociado en Asistente del Terapista Físico) Associate degree preparing graduates to work as Physical Therapist Assistants under the supervision of licensed physical therapists.
• Associate Degree in Office Systems Administration with Medical Coding and Billing (Grado Asociado en Administración de Sistemas de Oficina con Codificación y Facturación Médica) Associate degree in Office Systems Administration with a concentration in Medical Coding and Billing, preparing graduates for healthcare administrative roles.
• Associate Degree in Peripheral Vascular Sonographic Technology (Grado Asociado en Tecnología Sonográfica Periferovascular) Associate degree in Peripheral Vascular Sonographic Technology, training students in vascular ultrasound imaging.
• Basic Medical Emergency Technician Certificate (Técnico de Emergencias Médicas Básico) Technical certificate program training students as basic EMTs for entry-level emergency medical services roles.
• Pharmacy Technician Certificate (Técnico de Farmacia) Technical certificate program preparing graduates for pharmacy technician roles in retail and clinical pharmacy settings.
• Surgical Technician Certificate (Técnico Quirúrgico) Technical certificate program training students for surgical technician roles in operating rooms and surgical settings.
• Professional Certification in Emergencies and Trauma (Certificación en Emergencias y Traumas) Professional certification program in Emergencies and Trauma for healthcare professionals seeking credentialing in emergency care.
• Professional Certification in Electrocardiography and Telemetry (Certificación en Electrocardiografía y Telemetría) Professional certification in Electrocardiography and Telemetry for healthcare professionals.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Course Continuing-education ACLS training course for healthcare professionals.
• CPR / BLS for Healthcare Professionals (CPR / BLS para profesionales de la Salud) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Basic Life Support training course for healthcare professionals.
• HeartSaver First Aid / CPR / AED Course (CPR para Legos) Heartsaver First Aid, CPR, and AED training course designed for laypersons.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates are prepared for licensure and certification in nursing and allied health fields

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ASEPURminorOthersASEPUR (Asociación de Estudiantes Profesionales Universitarios de la Salud) appears as a student professional association affiliated with the institution. The partnership provides a student organization link on the Athens University website.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Universidad Adventista de las Antillas: Private university in Puerto Rico offering health sciences programs including nursing and allied health. Comparable as a Caribbean-region private higher education peer with healthcare focus.
• Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE): Private university in the Dominican Republic offering health sciences programs. Comparable as a Caribbean-region healthcare education competitor with similar market dynamics, though operating in a different national jurisdiction.

Direct peers

• Inter American University of Puerto Rico: Private non-profit university system with multiple campuses across Puerto Rico offering nursing and allied health programs. It competes directly with Atenas for healthcare students in the same regional market.
• Caribbean University: Private Puerto Rico institution offering health sciences and nursing programs at associate and bachelor's levels. It operates in the same regulatory and geographic market as Atenas.
• Universidad del Este (UNE): A campus of the Ana G. Méndez system located in eastern Puerto Rico offering health sciences and nursing programs. It serves overlapping student populations and competes for the same applicant pool.
• National University College (NUC): Private for-profit institution with campuses across Puerto Rico offering associate and bachelor's degrees in nursing, radiologic technology, and allied health. Closely comparable in programmatic mix and delivery model.
• Universidad del Sagrado Corazón: Private non-profit university in San Juan, Puerto Rico offering health sciences programs including nursing. Competes for the same pool of healthcare students on the island.
• Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico: Private Catholic university in Ponce, Puerto Rico offering associate, bachelor's, and graduate programs including nursing and health sciences. It is a long-established PR private higher education peer.
• Universidad Ana G. Méndez: Private multi-campus university system headquartered in Puerto Rico offering associate, bachelor's, and graduate programs including health sciences. It is the largest private university competitor on the island and serves the same student demographic.

Emerging players

• Florida National University: Private for-profit university in Florida with a strong Hispanic student focus and a robust portfolio of nursing and allied health programs. Comparable as a healthcare-focused institution targeting a similar demographic profile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/atenascollege
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCRVDEEoCSqJw2g_asZP1AsA
• Facebookfacebook.com/atenascollege
• Instagraminstagram.com/atenascollege
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/atenas-college

Compliance4 records

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Investors

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