Caribbean University-Ponce Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Caribbean University-Ponce is a private research university in Ponce, Puerto Rico, enrolling about 414 students. Caribbean University-Ponce awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Published tuition for full-time study is about $8,844 per year before aid; net price varies by family income. 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: $4,964 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 414 67.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 36.67%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
- 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 37.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 25.8%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 622
- Room & Board: $8,250 annual estimate
Caribbean University-Ponce: what the data shows
Common questions about Caribbean University-Ponce, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Caribbean University-Ponce?
Caribbean University-Ponce is located in Ponce, PR (ZIP 00716-7733).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Caribbean University-Ponce public or private?
Caribbean University-Ponce is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Caribbean University-Ponce cost?
Published tuition: $8,844.
Average net price after aid: $4,964.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| $30,001–$48,000 | $4,964 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $35,376.
How big is Caribbean University-Ponce?
Total enrollment: 414 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 622 students.
Graduate enrollment: 159 students.
About 67% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Caribbean University-Ponce?
150%-time completion rate: 36.67%.
First-year retention: 76.0%.
What do graduates of Caribbean University-Ponce 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.
71.00% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Caribbean University-Ponce known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering (14 completions)
- Curriculum and Instruction (9 completions)
- Industrial Engineering (9 completions)
- Special Education and Teaching, General (7 completions)
- Philosophy, Other (7 completions)
- Real Estate Development (6 completions)
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General (5 completions)
- Civil Engineering, General (5 completions)
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General (4 completions)
- Social Work (3 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Caribbean University-Ponce a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 36.67%; median earnings $22,842 at 10 years; net price $4,964. 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-Ponce was $8,844.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$4,964
2024 Value
In 2024 Caribbean University-Ponce had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,964.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$19,856 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$4,964 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-Ponce.
Financial Aid by Income Level
71.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
34.02% 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-Ponce 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-Ponce 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 | $2,886 |
| 2014 | $4,970 | $4,970 | $2,865 |
| 2015 | $5,080 | $5,080 | $3,535 |
| 2016 | $5,182 | $5,182 | $3,715 |
| 2017 | $5,264 | $5,264 | $4,225 |
| 2018 | $5,424 | $5,424 | $3,078 |
| 2019 | $5,542 | $5,542 | $2,745 |
| 2020 | $5,496 | $5,496 | $3,033 |
| 2021 | $5,497 | $5,497 | $4,671 |
| 2022 | $5,966 | $5,966 | $4,852 |
| 2023 | $5,966 | $5,966 | $6,680 |
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-Ponce reported total enrollment of about 414 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 64% male and 36% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (100.0%), White (0.0%), and Black or African American (0.0%). About 71.00% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 49.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
67.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Caribbean University-Ponce in 2024 is 414 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 622 students. Graduate enrollment is about 159 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
76.0%
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
23.81% 100% Completion Time
36.67% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 23.81% of students graduating from Caribbean University-Ponce completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering: 86% male / 14% female
- Curriculum and Instruction: 11% male / 89% female
- Industrial Engineering: 78% male / 22% 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-Ponce.
Return on Investment
$10,500 Median Student Debt
$22,842 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
45.97% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1050.38% Return on Investment
4.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Caribbean University-Ponce.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 21 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Electrical and Electronics Engineering: 14 completions
2. Curriculum and Instruction: 9 completions
3. Industrial Engineering: 9 completions
4. Special Education and Teaching, General: 7 completions
5. Philosophy, Other: 7 completions
6. Real Estate Development: 6 completions
7. Educational Leadership and Administration, General: 5 completions
8. Civil Engineering, General: 5 completions
9. Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General: 4 completions
Most popular programs at Caribbean University-Ponce.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Caribbean University-Ponce graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Caribbean University-Ponce from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 25.8%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $2,281
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $1,336
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-Ponce is a private non-profit institution located in Ponce, PR, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Curriculum and Instruction, Industrial Engineering. Enrollment is approximately 414 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 36.67%. Approximately 71.00% of students receive Pell Grants. About 49.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Location
Ponce, PR 00716-7733
Region: Outlying Areas
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 36.67% graduation rate at Caribbean University-Ponce falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Caribbean University-Ponce located?
Caribbean University-Ponce is located in Ponce, PR.
How much does Caribbean University-Ponce cost?
Reported tuition is $8,844 and average net price is $4,964 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-Ponce?
Caribbean University-Ponce reports undergraduate enrollment of about 622 students, Hispanic or Latino (100.0%), White (0.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Caribbean University-Ponce?
About 49.9% of students at Caribbean University-Ponce are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Caribbean University-Ponce 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-Ponce?
The 150%-time completion rate is 36.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Caribbean University-Ponce students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $10,500.
Is Caribbean University-Ponce public or private?
Caribbean University-Ponce is a private nonprofit institution located in Ponce, PR.
Is Caribbean University-Ponce an HBCU?
No. Caribbean University-Ponce is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Caribbean University-Ponce a tribal college?
No. Caribbean University-Ponce is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Caribbean University-Ponce a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Caribbean University-Ponce reports 100.0% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Caribbean University-Ponce religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Caribbean University-Ponce in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
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
- Related geography & profiles
- Puerto Rico college costs
- Puerto Rico colleges by ROI
- Ponce, 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.