Caribbean University-Bayamon Tuition & Outcomes (2026)

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Caribbean University-Bayamon is a private trade and vocational school in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, enrolling about 639 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 $4,665 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $8,844. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $22,842 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $8,844
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $4,665 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 639 75.0% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 42.55%
  • Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
  • First-Generation Students: 49.9%
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Net price trend: Average net price increase of 1.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Full-Time Faculty: 11.8%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,163
  • Room & Board: $8,250 annual estimate

Caribbean University-Bayamon: what the data shows

Common questions about Caribbean University-Bayamon, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Caribbean University-Bayamon?

Caribbean University-Bayamon is located in Bayamon, PR (ZIP 00960-0493).

NCES locale classification: Suburb.

Is Caribbean University-Bayamon public or private?

Caribbean University-Bayamon is a Private Non-profit institution.

How much does Caribbean University-Bayamon cost?

Published tuition: $8,844.

Average net price after aid: $4,665.

Family income bandAvg. net price
$30,001–$48,000$4,665

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $35,376.

How big is Caribbean University-Bayamon?

Total enrollment: 639 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 1,163 students.

Graduate enrollment: 260 students.

About 75% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Caribbean University-Bayamon?

150%-time completion rate: 42.55%.

First-year retention: 71.2%.

What do graduates of Caribbean University-Bayamon earn?

Median earnings: $18,349 six years after entry; $22,842 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $10,500.

76.83% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Caribbean University-Bayamon known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Caribbean University-Bayamon a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 42.55%; median earnings $22,842 at 10 years; net price $4,665. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$8,844
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Caribbean University-Bayamon was $8,844.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$4,665
2024 Value

In 2024 Caribbean University-Bayamon had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,665.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$18,660 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$4,665 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$35,376 4-Year Tuition

$8,250 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)

$2,250 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)

$19,344 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$77,376 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for Caribbean University-Bayamon.

Financial Aid by Income Level

76.83% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

25.71% 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 Caribbean University-Bayamon 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 Caribbean University-Bayamon 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$4,850$4,850$2,084
2014$4,970$4,970$2,658
2015$5,080$5,080$3,000
2016$5,182$5,182$3,522
2017$5,264$5,264$3,170
2018$5,424$5,424$3,402
2019$5,542$5,542$3,356
2020$5,496$5,496$2,987
2021$5,505$5,505$4,846
2022$5,966$5,966$6,283
2023$5,966$5,966$6,392

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

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.

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

Caribbean University-Bayamon reported total enrollment of about 639 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 40% male and 60% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (100.0%), White (0.0%), and Black or African American (0.0%). About 76.83% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 49.9% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

75.0% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Caribbean University-Bayamon in 2024 is 639 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,163 students. Graduate enrollment is about 260 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

71.2%
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 100.0%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

14.00% 100% Completion Time

42.55% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 14.00% of students graduating from Caribbean University-Bayamon completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 0% male / 100% female
  • Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other: 15% male / 85% female
  • Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage: 31% male / 69% 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 Caribbean University-Bayamon.

Return on Investment

$10,500 Median Student Debt

$22,842 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

45.97% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

1124.12% Return on Investment

4.6 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Caribbean University-Bayamon.

Top Programs by Completions

10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 31 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 26 completions

2. Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other: 20 completions

3. Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage: 16 completions

4. Curriculum and Instruction: 14 completions

5. Electrical and Electronics Engineering: 12 completions

6. Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia: 8 completions

7. Business Administration and Management, General: 8 completions

8. Computer Programming/Programmer, General: 7 completions

9. Educational Leadership and Administration, General: 7 completions

Most popular programs at Caribbean University-Bayamon.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Caribbean University-Bayamon graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Caribbean University-Bayamon from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 11.8%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $2,398
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,187

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Caribbean University-Bayamon is a private non-profit institution located in Bayamon, PR, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other, Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage. Enrollment is approximately 639 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (100.0%), White (0.0%), Black or African American (0.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 42.55%. Approximately 76.83% of students receive Pell Grants. About 49.9% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Private Non-profit

Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus

Location

Bayamon, PR 00960-0493

Region: Outlying Areas

Insights and Analysis

Caribbean University-Bayamon 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 Caribbean University-Bayamon located?

Caribbean University-Bayamon is located in Bayamon, PR.

How much does Caribbean University-Bayamon cost?

Reported tuition is $8,844 and average net price is $4,665 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $8,250 annually.

What is the student body demographics at Caribbean University-Bayamon?

Caribbean University-Bayamon reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,163 students, Hispanic or Latino (100.0%), White (0.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Caribbean University-Bayamon?

About 49.9% of students at Caribbean University-Bayamon are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Caribbean University-Bayamon earn?

Median earnings are $18,349 six years after entry and $22,842 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Caribbean University-Bayamon?

The 150%-time completion rate is 42.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Caribbean University-Bayamon students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $10,500.

Is Caribbean University-Bayamon public or private?

Caribbean University-Bayamon is a private nonprofit institution located in Bayamon, PR.

Is Caribbean University-Bayamon an HBCU?

No. Caribbean University-Bayamon is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Caribbean University-Bayamon a tribal college?

No. Caribbean University-Bayamon is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Caribbean University-Bayamon a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Caribbean University-Bayamon reports 100.0% Hispanic enrollment share.

Is Caribbean University-Bayamon religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Caribbean University-Bayamon in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Puerto Rico trade schools profile
  • Bayamon, Puerto Rico city profile
  • Outlying Areas regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Puerto Rico

    • 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.