Universidad Central Del Caribe Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Universidad Central Del Caribe is a private trade and vocational school in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, enrolling about 90 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $8,524 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $7,707. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $31,468 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $7,707
- 2024 Average Net Price: $8,524 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 60.00% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 90 86.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 40.00%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Engineering and Other Technology
- First-Generation Students: 32.8%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition decrease of 2.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 0.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 72.3%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 106
- Applicants (IPEDS): 13
- Room & Board: $13,554 annual estimate
Universidad Central Del Caribe: what the data shows
Common questions about Universidad Central Del Caribe, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Universidad Central Del Caribe?
Universidad Central Del Caribe is located in Bayamon, PR (ZIP 00960-6032).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Universidad Central Del Caribe public or private?
Universidad Central Del Caribe is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Universidad Central Del Caribe cost?
Published tuition: $7,707.
Average net price after aid: $8,524.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $6,180 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $7,597 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $6,247 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $13,642 |
| $110,001+ | $13,642 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $30,828.
How hard is it to get into Universidad Central Del Caribe?
Admission rate: 60.00%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Universidad Central Del Caribe?
Total enrollment: 90 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 106 students.
Graduate enrollment: 514 students.
About 87% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Universidad Central Del Caribe?
150%-time completion rate: 40.00%.
First-year retention: 71.4%.
What do graduates of Universidad Central Del Caribe earn?
Median earnings: $24,669 six years after entry; $31,468 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $7,363.
72.22% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Universidad Central Del Caribe known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Medicine (51 completions)
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer (27 completions)
- Chiropractic (15 completions)
- Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other (14 completions)
- 05.1092 (12 completions)
- Mammography Technology/Technician (10 completions)
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling (10 completions)
- 05.1091 (7 completions)
- Biomedical Sciences, General (1 completions)
- 02.6021 (1 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Universidad Central Del Caribe a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 60.00%; completion rate 40.00%; median earnings $31,468 at 10 years; net price $8,524. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$7,707
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Universidad Central Del Caribe was $7,707.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$8,524
2024 Value
In 2024 Universidad Central Del Caribe had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,524.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$34,096 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$8,524 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$30,828 4-Year Tuition
$13,554 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$700 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$21,961 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$87,844 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Universidad Central Del Caribe.
Financial Aid by Income Level
72.22% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
17.78% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Universidad Central Del Caribe was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Universidad Central Del Caribe in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $10,290 | $10,240 | $17,704 |
| 2014 | $10,290 | $10,290 | $18,651 |
| 2015 | $10,470 | $10,470 | $18,060 |
| 2016 | $10,470 | $10,470 | $19,244 |
| 2017 | $8,032 | $8,032 | $17,538 |
| 2018 | $8,182 | $8,182 | $10,506 |
| 2019 | $6,597 | $6,597 | $10,072 |
| 2020 | $8,387 | $8,387 | $8,512 |
| 2021 | $6,597 | $6,597 | $10,131 |
| 2022 | $6,597 | $6,602 | $8,002 |
| 2023 | $6,442 | $6,602 | $8,011 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
60.00% Acceptance Rate
13 Total Applicants
8 Students Admitted
7 First-Time Students Enrolled
87.50% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Universidad Central Del Caribe reported total enrollment of about 90 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 33% male and 67% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (87.8%), Race/ethnicity unknown (8.9%), and White (2.2%). About 72.22% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 32.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
86.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Universidad Central Del Caribe in 2024 is 90 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 106 students. Graduate enrollment is about 514 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
71.4%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 87.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
40.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Universidad Central Del Caribe completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Medicine: 39% male / 61% female
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer: 4% male / 96% female
- Chiropractic: 47% male / 53% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Universidad Central Del Caribe.
Return on Investment
$7,363 Median Student Debt
$31,468 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
23.40% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
822.92% Return on Investment
2.3 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Universidad Central Del Caribe.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 12 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Medicine: 51 completions
2. Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer: 27 completions
3. Chiropractic: 15 completions
4. Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other: 14 completions
5. 05.1092: 12 completions
6. Mammography Technology/Technician: 10 completions
7. Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling: 10 completions
8. 05.1091: 7 completions
9. Biomedical Sciences, General: 1 completions
Most popular programs at Universidad Central Del Caribe.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Universidad Central Del Caribe graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Universidad Central Del Caribe from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 72.3%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $4,119
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $11,228
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Universidad Central Del Caribe is a private non-profit institution located in Bayamon, PR, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Engineering and Other Technology. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Medicine, Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, Chiropractic. Enrollment is approximately 90 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (87.8%), Race/ethnicity unknown (8.9%), White (2.2%). The admission rate is 60.00%. The 150%-time completion rate is 40.00%. Approximately 72.22% of students receive Pell Grants. About 32.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Engineering and Other Technology
Location
Bayamon, PR 00960-6032
Region: Outlying Areas
Insights and Analysis
Universidad Central Del Caribe provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Universidad Central Del Caribe located?
Universidad Central Del Caribe is located in Bayamon, PR.
What is Universidad Central Del Caribe's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Universidad Central Del Caribe is 60.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 13 applicants and 8 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Universidad Central Del Caribe cost?
Reported tuition is $7,707 and average net price is $8,524 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $13,554 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Universidad Central Del Caribe?
Universidad Central Del Caribe reports undergraduate enrollment of about 106 students, Hispanic or Latino (87.8%), Race/ethnicity unknown (8.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Universidad Central Del Caribe?
About 32.8% of students at Universidad Central Del Caribe are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Universidad Central Del Caribe earn?
Median earnings are $24,669 six years after entry and $31,468 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Universidad Central Del Caribe?
The 150%-time completion rate is 40.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Universidad Central Del Caribe students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $7,363.
Is Universidad Central Del Caribe public or private?
Universidad Central Del Caribe is a private nonprofit institution located in Bayamon, PR.
Is Universidad Central Del Caribe an HBCU?
No. Universidad Central Del Caribe is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Universidad Central Del Caribe a tribal college?
No. Universidad Central Del Caribe is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Universidad Central Del Caribe a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Universidad Central Del Caribe reports 87.8% Hispanic enrollment share.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.